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It depends. People are allowed to have their own opinions as far as I'm concerned.
If their products are good, I see no reason why I shouldn't use them. Even if I don't agree with said opinion.
However, if they are actively making the world a shittier place for others, then I start to have a problem with them.
Like JKR not being pro-trans is just her opinion. And as far as I know, she hasn't gone on a crusade against anyone yet.
But Blizzard encouraging the sexual harrasment of it's female employees is a totally different beast. And I didnt feel right keeping supporting them.
But it's a line everyone has to figure out for themselves.
using a large public platform to disseminate the same kinds of anti-trans arguments currently being used by bigots to draft legislation putting trans people at risk is not just an opinion. like, it isn't a crusade, but when there is a crusade going on and you're saying the same thing the crusaders are saying, its not a good look.
I'm not really up to date on JKR to be honest. It was mostly an example of someone who was asked her opinion, gave it and it pissed people off enough for it to become an issue.
There's a reason we shouldn't look to celebrities for answers or anything other than the entertainment they supply.