just because i've consumed these media doesn't mean i condone their contents; or what their author is or will be, or does or will do. please consume media responsibly!
some of these media i genuinely loved, but have learned terrible things about their authors. however, i feel removing them entirely from this list would be intellectually dishonest to both you and myself.
rather, i encourage you to consume media responsibly; that is,
- research the author. do their works echo some of their personal ideas? have they expressed themself about current events? have allegations been made against them? googling "(author name) controversies" is generally a quick way to dig up potential dirt.
- research the media. what ideas does it convey? in what conditions was it produced? who will your money go to if you decide to buy it? know what you're in for and see if there are ways to acquire the media you feel better about than others.
in the worst case scenario, you'll have dodged a bullet and can spread the word. in the best case scenario, you might've learned a bunch of interesting facts and found related works from your research! media literacy will never make you lose anything; only gain knowledge.