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    i’m not comparing those two things. i’m pointing out that the “it’s popular = it must be good” argument is obviously ridiculous when you apply it to kanye. or any other terrible thing that’s “popular”

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      i’m pointing out that the “it’s popular = it must be good” argument is obviously ridiculous

      No one made that argument, though. The person you replied to literally said you can debate the merits of the show.

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      Well to be clear, Kanye’s recent music material output aside and awful public behaviour - his musical content is absolutely highly acclaimed historically by listeners and critics.

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        highly acclaimed historically by listeners and critics.

        if that’s a good enough reason for you, then that’s what it is. from my perspective, “listeners and critics” factor 0% into what i consider to be worth my time

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          I don’t really like hip hop (generally), I was just noting the reputation if we’re observing general reputation. Whereas in music terms, something like Imagine Dragons (for example) simply doesn’t have that critical reputation.

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            yea, i know. GoT is popular. and so far, the reasons i’ve seen people giving for it being popular is that “it’s popular”

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              It’s also considered a very good adaptation, great writing, great acting etc (until end of S04, or end of S06 depending who you ask) in its own right. There’s a reason it did attain popularity in the first place.