wombat_socho

OK, I understand what you're saying a little better, and while I don't necessarily agree all down the line I think that some of what you're saying is valid.

I definitely disagree on the censorship point, though. Censorship is strictly a government thing, and what Oprah is doing is exercising her freedom to associate, no more, no less. As is pointed out in the comments to the main article, She's actually had a number of rappers on her show - just not the gangsta rappers. It's not something she wants to be seen approving or encouraging, and obviously isn't something she enjoys.

And I'm okay with that. Just because you're rich and have some clout in the culture doesn't mean you have to approve and endorse everything that's out there. As you say, some of it goes way too far. By the same token, maybe being extreme is one way to get your message heard, and it's certainly easier than producing something truly original and great in terms of quality - but it also turns off a lot of folk who might have agreed with what you had to say. It's a tough row to hoe.