The good old days when the Oscars were non political.

[tgenerico]

OK I made yo click, but that's not really my reaction.

My reaction is more like "it's all so tiresome".

Full disclosure: I'm old and never watched the Oscars or any other big awards show.

I do remember the good old days when folks who didn't like Hollywood didn't whine loud enough for me to hear it.

[brooklynite]

1. Why bring up now? Oscars aren't until February.

[OnlinePoker]

2. They announced new standards yesterday for Best Picture Winners.

In addition to merit, the films have to have certain levels of inclusion of visible minorities and LGBTQ. New standards start in 2025.

[tgenerico]

3. Because I don't try to avoid hearing right wingers, I'm hearing all about it now. n/t

[LeftInTX]

5. And they will use this as an election rallying cry

As if the Academy of Motion Pictures has anything to do with elections.

They have used stuff like this in the past.

[Archae]

4. Quotas.

"You gots to have so many (fill in the blank minorty group, racial or sexual."

This is absolute bullshit.

Hire people for their talent, NOT their race or sexual orientation.

[tgenerico]

6. So much more "political" than basing it on ...

... who sucked Harvey's dick.