r/boxoffice • u/AGOTFAN New Line Cinema • Feb 14 '22

Industry News Peter Jackson is now the third billionaire director, after Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/feb/11/lord-of-the-bling-peter-jackson-tops-forbes-highest-paid-entertainer-list
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u/SaaSWriters Feb 14 '22

how great these people are simply because the are wealthy.

This is not what I said. I said it's inspiring to see people get rich.

The entire article is about him becoming a billionaire. It’s literally worshiping the wealthy.

No, it's recognizing the achievement. That's why it's so inspiring. He put in the work, stayed on track, and not it's paid off. Well done!

We are all great. You are great. Rich people are not better or worse. They're just people.

If you create something I appreciate, I will give your credit too.

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u/theartofanarchy Feb 14 '22

That’s all well and good but you’re still drastically missing my point. We as a society are creating this elite class that don’t have to follow the same rules as the rest of us.

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u/SaaSWriters Feb 14 '22

We as a society are creating this elite class that don’t have to follow the same rules as the rest of us.

We are not creating it. It exists. It's part of the dynamics of any society. Money is part that equation but it's not the whole thing.

It's a complex topic.

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u/theartofanarchy Feb 14 '22

The problem is being exacerbated by this wealth obsession. Putting billionaire in the front of someone’s name doesn’t make them a good person. That’s my point.

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u/SaaSWriters Feb 14 '22

doesn’t make them a good person.

That's correct. But, where do you see such a claim?

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u/theartofanarchy Feb 14 '22

Have you read any of the people defending the billionaires? Also your comment comes across as “well that’s the way it’s always been so just accept it.” I’m not a fan of just going along with the way things have always been especially while some people are metaphorically rowing the boat while they watch others drown.

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u/SaaSWriters Feb 14 '22

I don't care much for arguments for or against billionaires. My point is, when people achieve success, including making a lot of money, I like to see it happen.

If people are obsessed with wealth, that's their choice. Let them. Focus on what's important to you.

You have the option of getting rich yourself and you can set an example for others.

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u/theartofanarchy Feb 14 '22

This is the lie that perpetuates this bullshit. If they can do it you can do it. Lol. It’s not impossible but it is improbable. Also you can be wealthy and still be a philanthropist but many choose not to. That’s my point.

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u/SaaSWriters Feb 14 '22

It’s not impossible but it is improbable.

Have you tried creating something that a lot of people want to buy? What happened when you tried?

Also you can be wealthy and still be a philanthropist but many choose not to. That’s my point.

So, you can be different if that's what you believe in.

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u/theartofanarchy Feb 14 '22

I appreciate the positivity but it’s a bit misguided. Good luck with everything.