Okay seriously, that article you linked is full of totally unnecessary self-righteous anger.
Lines like "The stereotypes about disability here are pretty well-worn: according to this (fictional) backstory, the twins were “discovered by” and need “help” from two abled individuals, Palmer and Webley, to realize their musical potential" are just ridiculous. I read that as experienced veterans of the industry helping a new act get on its feet... it takes one hell of a self-centered world view to read that as reinforcing a stereotype.
Granted, I don't like the music from this project. But... severe overreaction from (or on behalf of) the disabled community/individuals.
Shit, now look at me, being all politically correct and shit xD
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Date: 2010-02-17 12:18 pm (UTC)Lines like "The stereotypes about disability here are pretty well-worn: according to this (fictional) backstory, the twins were “discovered by” and need “help” from two abled individuals, Palmer and Webley, to realize their musical potential" are just ridiculous. I read that as experienced veterans of the industry helping a new act get on its feet... it takes one hell of a self-centered world view to read that as reinforcing a stereotype.
Granted, I don't like the music from this project. But... severe overreaction from (or on behalf of) the disabled community/individuals.
Shit, now look at me, being all politically correct and shit xD