That’s not the same thing. Having opportunities that other people don’t have is not the same thing as being given a job because of who your parents are. If he had to audition, it’s not nepotism. If he didn’t, it is.
That’s not the same thing. Having opportunities that other people don’t have is not the same thing as being given a job because of who your parents are. If he had to audition, it’s not nepotism. If he didn’t, it is.
ThunderingJerboa@kbin.social 9 months ago
Really, like fucking really? Are you suggesting if you "interview" for the job its no longer nepotism. What are you talking about? That is such an absurd concept.
dpkonofa@lemmy.world 9 months ago
No. I’m suggesting if he got the job because he earned it then it’s not nepotism. Read what I’m writing. Stop building up some straw man because you’re not able to read.
ThunderingJerboa@kbin.social 9 months ago
Again how did he get into the position to earn it. He had a privilege many don't have. If he biggest concerns are being called a nepobaby, I think he is doing just fine with himself. There are many talented people who simply don't get these opportunists. So its great for him that he was able to make use of the opportunities given to him but its undeniable. You are the one trying to force the definition of nepotism being solely based on "no merit". As I already said most people get their positions because of nepotism we just call it a shiny new thing.
dpkonofa@lemmy.world 9 months ago
What do you mean? He auditioned for the roles and got them? No one is arguing that he’s not doing fine with himself. No one is arguing that people don’t have the same opportunities. That doesn’t make it nepotism. You know who else does really well for themselves and gets opportunities normal people don’t get, including in Hollywood even when they don’t have family there? Rich people. I’m not trying to force anything on anyone. I’m merely calling it out because it’s not nepotism in this case since he’s not just handed these jobs because of his family connections. For some reason, people want to redefine nepotism to be about the privilege of being in a family that’s known in the industry but that’s not what nepotism is. It is solely about being given something based on that family connection rather than on merit or qualifications.