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Do you know that feeling that a song is specifically about you and what you're going through? It's not, of course. The composer doesn't give a damn about you, b
by andos 16y ago
Do you know that feeling that a song is specifically about you and what you're going through? It's not, of course. The composer doesn't give a damn about you, but isn't it great to feel good about it?
Not all benefits necessarily have to be quantifiable. We humans happen to be emotional creatures. Emotion counts, too. It moves us. Even if it's gimmicky, even if it's tacky. Even if it's for profit. Even if it is a PR stunt.
- shpxnvz 16y agoThat's fine, but at least be honest about who you're benefiting. If you want to write a message because it makes you feel good, go for it and be happy. If you are doing so because you think it's helping someone else on the other hand, it's seem like good odds that it's mostly just self-deception.
- andos 16y agoMy point was that, as innocuous as it may seem, a message of support can make a few of the people in distress feel better. Maybe they've been materially taken care of, but there's still something amiss. That's where I believe emotion counts. If you can also donate something, well, even better. And there is no dichotomy, I think. I'm glad we can both help and feel good about it.