[arista]

Originally Posted by Z

I put it in Serious Debates because I wanted people to debate it, arista.

I think it brings up a lot of moral debates when you think about it. Is the person hiring someone to mask their sexuality a coward or are they being clever to advance their career prospects? Or is it both or neither? And is the person being hired taking advantage and perpetuating the myth that gay people shouldn't come out, or are they just making their way in the world and helping someone out (for a financial incentive, of course)?

And then with other types of fake romances, are they adding to the problematic, intrusive nature of media? So many of these fake romances are just engineered to gain publicity for both parties (e.g. Taylor Swift and Harry Styles) - it's not just limited to Z-listers trying to get a mention in the Sun. Or do you think that it's a form of professional networking like you would see in other professions - be seen with certain people in order to be introduced to other people, making connections and building up a name for yourself? It's very difficult to even slightly break into any of the fame industries, let alone become a media fixture - so they'll do anything within their power to get there. Is that acceptable or should that practice be discouraged?

Well a Mod Backs you Spunky Zee


I just think so many will joke about it
which is why General Chat would be my choice alone
to post this.