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Well, Hetzer, from my point of view, I don't want to say that the end always justifies the means, but if they managed with that operation (and I include the one mentioned by Nosebleed) to achieve some concrete help, I can also accept that they had a public relations benefit as well: there are too many people, and I repeat I’m not referring to any of the speakers but speaking in general, who criticize anything a priori and then do nothing concrete, ever, and in fact, they even add insult to injury and, getting back to the topic, they go and download the piece illegally (I honestly find this more hypocritical). Regarding the "let's be kind to each other" discourse, I also think that if we are to be proud of something as Italians, it is that traditionally we are a generous people (and not just towards ourselves: until a few years ago we were the nation that, privately, donated to volunteering and similar causes both nationally and "externally" more than anyone else in the world; now I don't know if the data has changed, but so be it). However, the fact that recently there has been a reversal of this trend (also regarding certain "marine" events of the last few days) I find worrying and not good news, and it is a symptom of a moral decline into which, for some reason (everyone can seek their own answer), we have plunged as a people.

Ghemison's speech is right but it leans towards the artistic side. Regarding donating in silence, which I find correct, I can tell Hetzer that we must also grant the benefit of the doubt to the artists involved (who may have also donated in silence). But I don't want to defend them; I repeat, I can’t stand most of them. It's just that I see numerous critiques, both artistic and ethical, but then in Italy this also happens: «Rubano il brano di beneficenza» - Corriere della Sera As for the statement "My name is never again," I know that the money (and here too, the three involved are not really my favorite) raised all went to Emergency (and it doesn't seem to me that Strada has ever denied this fact): if you have different data, I would be happy to change my mind. Bye.

@Coelum: it's obvious that, as mentioned, there needs to be oversight on the allocation of funds; however, to say (even if well-written, as in the linked article) that one should refrain from donating because of the certainty of waste, bad faith, etc., seems to me A) a giving up B) a justification through easy syllogisms for not wanting to donate (the state should put up the money since it already collects it through taxes, we agree, but I don't see what harm can come from extra funds raised by "private" initiatives). This is just my humble opinion, but regarding the uselessness of charity, I'd suggest looking into the hundreds (real and reliable) non-profit organizations that exist in our country (and which are among the few prides we can showcase) that offer volunteer work and funds for various causes. No controversy. Obviously.

mmm, does Primiballi want controversy? I’ll serve it up! ;-) I see many comments pointing out a possible advertising and commercial relationship of the operation by many (or all) the artists involved in the project. Now, aside from the fact that 90% of the participants annoy me both artistically and (as far as I know them) personally, I want to reiterate, even though I had only done so by quoting another user's comment, that if indeed (because we will have to check if the money raised will go where it was declared and especially in what percentage) some money will be collected, I don't see anything wrong with it, even from those who (and there will definitely be some) want to seize the opportunity for a bit of visibility. It would also be nice if, in addition to these "media campaigns," the interested parties also accompanied it with more concrete activities on the ground (but on this point, I would also like to know how many among those who criticize a priori, and I want to make it clear that I am not referring to those who commented on this page but in general, have actually done something more or less concrete, for example, by making a financial contribution, or more or less on the ground, like volunteering, for Abruzzo). If we instead focus on the fact that "charitable works" should be done privately and not flaunted (and knowing Vasco Rossi's stance, for example, on Live8 years ago, I think this is the reason for the absences mentioned by the reviewer), we touch on a different point, but here too, it must be said that it is difficult to organize a fundraising in anonymity, especially if you want to make the most of the media appeal of the participants. I haven’t listened to the song, but I’m sure it will be very bad, yet I would wait to judge the "ethical" side of the event until the "delivery" (if there will ever be one: if not, it will mean that not everything was done transparently) of the data regarding the percentages that will actually go where they are supposed to go. For now, I would limit myself to the "artistic" side.

Steven did better, but this time it wasn't easy. Del Toro was outstanding.

I quote Mike

mmm, I don’t know and it’s been a while since I drifted away (aside from my everlasting love for legendary bands, which I won’t name, or for my beloved Tool and Porcupine Tree) from Prog, but this '90s proposal really intrigues me.

:-D Have you seen the three videos made available by Tori so far, Yosif?

Don't worry, I wasn't offended: on DeB I got used to much worse ;-). Bye.

Perhaps the review isn't a 5, but I give it one anyway.