Japanese here. They do know.
They choose to ignore.
Precisely because they sympathize.
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Syrc@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoGenerally in Japan they don’t see much of Elon’s “prowesses”, so I can kinda understand why artists like him might not have caught wind of the Nazi direction the platform has taken until it actually hit them.
And yes, Ignorantia non excusat, but it’s still something, at least.
AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 2 weeks ago
Syrc@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I’m not saying every Japanese person still on there is unaware of that, but the general coverage is MUCH smaller than what you get if you’re in English-speaking spaces.
I also heavily doubt someone of korean origins like Boichi is a Sanseito supporter, but that’s just my guess.
AntiBullyRanger@ani.social 2 weeks ago
Sure. But the other artists in the article are English🌐 users.
Japan is addicted to their SNS anyways.
Syrc@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
The ones in the US barely have any excuse, I agree, but it’s better to leave it late than never. Then eventually when Instagram enshittifies under that aspect too they’ll find another platform (hopefully on the fediverse).
tomiant@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
For anyone wondering, “Ignorantia non excusa” is Latin, and it means “I speak Latin, and you don’t. Suck my balls.”
WhiskyTangoFoxtrot@piefed.world 2 weeks ago
Quidquid Latine dictum sit altum videtur.
tomiant@piefed.social 2 weeks ago
Factum!