[Toy Soldier]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Just normal tabloid stories reporting on a celeb, you see them every single day and have done so long before you were born

"It's been going on for decades so it's fine, normal and something we just have to accept"

Can you actually explain that logic LT? This idea that something is OK "because it's been going on for ages" is a bit odd.

Even if you were trying to say that it's just human nature, which it may be a LITTLE bit, but there is a general concensus that the tabloid press is worse - and notably, is taken more seriously as an actual news source - in the UK than in any other country.

For example its not like the US doesn't have tabloid "journalism" / paparazzi etc... And yet, US celebrities seem to know (and warn each other frequently) about the UK press and to be careful and prepared.

They sensationalise, dramatise, exaggerate and outright lie CONSTANTLY to generate clicks and sales. They know that when they're called out on it they can issue a small "correction", or make a small payout. All just part of the business model. Doesn't matter if you lie to generate sales; you can just pay the person off under the table later and still make a profit. The whole thing is a shambles.