We can go into the world anonymously, say what we wish to say, and retreat into our holes when the going gets difficult. Words have less meaning than ever before, because the box allows us to say whatever we wish without seeing the mental contortions and emotional distortions that are created on screen. Without seeing the result of our action, there is no responsibility to be taken. The box is dispassionate, as many of our society have become. It is equally destructive, mentally and emotionally.
Artists look for shock value rather than humanitarian value.
Ugly things must be said about our world, that is a given. I say them in my music too. However, the artist must accept a responsibility for the power given them by means of people buying their records. With that responsibility comes a feduciary obligation to society, to create and foster an environment for change, be it good or bad. Change is important, the right to say whatever you want is an important value in our society.