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Originally Posted by ahi
Well, I've more or less been saying I'd be happy with that... obviously in as much as it is possible in a modern context. The disincentivizing powers of file sharing may well be taking us in that direction. (And if so, I consider it a Good Thing!)
- Ahi
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The problem is "modern kings" tend to favor those artists with good political connections, not necessarily the best. We would just be shifting the selection process from the general public to a few politicians (not necessarily people who are in a position to judge the value of a work of art). And, remember, you couldn't support the ones you like, you would have to lobby for the ones you deem worthy with the "powers that be".