[Yuki Maru Hoshi]

Originally Posted by Marsh.

That's not a crime though. Morally, it's not very nice.

But it has nothing to do with the women he raped and assaulted against their will.

Hollywood casting couch/sex sells culture though has long enabled this behavior. It makes it very difficult for someone to report. It's a bit of a ponzi scheme in that sense, because if you're attractive, you'll get roles, but you're encouraged to push the envelope a little bit further each time to maintain and keep your career... It's far from the professionalism that they polish for the media... this has long been covered by many folk in interviews (especially if it's not broadcast media). Young men also fall prey to this culture.

That's why when Hollywood became the leader of the #metoo, a lot of people here scoffed... as if we're supposed to take seriously the industry that is literally oiled by those practices. I'd argue it's even had a bad effect on the women/men who watch their shows... because even in the shows you're told that you have to look and act a certain way to get the attention you desire.

It's quite sad, Marsh. I wish Hollywood will reform... a lot of young folk have traditionally looked up to the stars that come out of the industry as the American Dream. They may just be images and not really real people in that sense, of course... but I guess what people there say about the royals, our fascination is similar with Hollywood... it may tend to lead to decadence, but so does our culture and that needs to modernize as well... imagine if it were to change.

For some reason, this guy you just met at a party has suddenly taken a liking to you. To him, you seem sharp and able to recognize a gold mine when you see it. He only offers this tip to his closest friends, but he's willing to make an exception for you. He says if you get in on this opportunity now, you'll be an early investor in the next big thing. Not only that, it's fail-safe and will return your investment in no time. If you're skeptical, why not ask your friends at the party -- they invested last month and have already seen returns. You do ask them, and it's true. So why not hand over a few thousand dollars before it's too late? Despite what your trustworthy friends say, it's better to walk away. This guy is probably selling a Ponzi scheme.

Ponzi Scheme
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