General Discussion

But I have my own moral and ethical code that prevents me from separating someone's art from their behavior. It certainly isn't intellectual one-upmanship to say that I would not support Diddy's music because of how I saw him brutalize a woman. I view the whole person in context, and not just isolate one part of their life from the rest of their behavior. If I support people's art (financially or otherwise) I am in essence, in my mind supporting their behavior -that can hurt me. I loved Jimmy Stewart's movies until I found out he was a raging bigot. Now I will not support any of his movies because my mind cannot separate what he did offscreen to hurt people who weren't white. So, do whatever makes you feel good; but, it certainly isn't intellectual one-upmanship to say I morally and in good conscience (again, speaking for myself) cannot support any artist who works or has worked against my best interest.

Further, as a discussion forum, I believe my response falls into the framework of the original poster's opinion.