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Counter terror police investigate band Kneecap over controversial videos, as more gigs canceled (edition.cnn.com)
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Kneecap has apologized to the families of Cox and Amess. It said it has never supported Hamas or Hezbollah and that the footage circulating online has been “deliberately taken out of all context” as part of a “smear campaign” following their criticism of Israel and the United States in regards to the war in Gaza.

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[–] Quill7513@slrpnk.net 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

what, exactly, is your objection to the application of the term?

[–] dumbass@leminal.space 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Probably using it in the gatekeeping " You don't play real instruments so you're not a band" way.

[–] vegetvs@kbin.earth -5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Almost correct. It's not "gatekeeping", just stating a fact.

[–] dumbass@leminal.space 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

[–] vegetvs@kbin.earth -5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You just created an expensive screenshot out of a small piece of text. Next time, share a link instead, please.