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if I write for an orc in an RPG (which I presently do) and use it to explore certain questions of psychology or faerie and my "real" behavior does not become orclike, I would not call such an situation immoral or negative in any way or sense.
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I agree; this would be the utilitarian aspect of art I reffered to previously. However, I would have my doubts about this case, if the person in question would start derailing the RPG thread intentionally (I have no idea how, I am close to clueless how these thigns work), or if he intentionally uses overly strong imagery in order to negatively affect the others.
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This is why I think attempting a moral evalutaion of the reader based on their emotional response to the events of the story is a dead end.
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However, being impressed by a certain display of power does not justify developing a liking for the evil. If such a situation is developed, then morality is called into question; simply because we have a 'natural' tendency doesn't put us outside good and evil. Upholding morality actually requires us in such situations to reject evil and choose good, even when it is not useful, pleasant or satisfying. If one
realises he actually develops a liking for evil, then one has the obligation to exert at least. self-examination, if he is to claim moral standing. Natural does not make it right.