Chappell Roan responds to backlash regarding her fan interactions and privacy vids

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6 hours ago, MessyTop said:

She’s nothing without fans. Is a hard line to navigate 

Why did you even open this thread omg 

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5 hours ago, River said:

Just a reminder what a crazy fan can do: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christina_Grimmie

This made me cry again for her. May she rest in peace 

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1 hour ago, RadioIsOurs said:

The backlash towards her response does really suck, but when she compares her case to sexual assault, and that states that "It is not the woman's duty to suck it up and take it", are we supposed to take it that this two have the same nuances?  When so called 'predatory behavior' is perpetrated by your own largely queer and female fanbase, how does that support the narrative that she has been dehumanized as a woman, and that people are also putting her down literally because she's a woman?

She compares it to sexual assault because strangers touching you inappropriately without consent is sexual assault. So yes, same nuances because its the same thing.

The gender identity of perpetrators of sexual assault does not change the severity or the seriousness. The treatment of celebrities, male & female, is dehumanizing. They are treated as toys by super fans with parasocial relationships, regardless of that fan's gender. 

Women can be perpetrators of the same issues in society that are largely a result of patriarchial structures. Queer people can also be perpetrators. 

When you have queer people, inc women, taking time out of their day to attack a woman explicitly stating do not sexually assault me then the narrative that she is being attacked for being a woman taking a stand remains the same as if it were straight cis men doing the attacking. 

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13 hours ago, ceminay said:

While I agree with her and hope she becomes a pioneer for change, I just don’t think any of this will change anytime soon. Fame unfortunately comes with a price, and decades of celebrities have gone through so much trauma. Princess Diana and Britney are proof that people will realize how devastating fame and fans can be for the celebrity, but won’t care to change their toxic behavior. I don’t think the average person is smart enough to grasp any of this. I hope she can manage to create change, but she should accept reality as well and be ready.

I believe Princess Di and Britney's issues were mainly with tabloids and paps, so that's another very specific issue. When it comes to fans, artists putting up boundaries is definitely the way to go and I'm pretty sure actual fans will be eager to respect those. I can't speak for the disrespecting randos who only care about how being seen close to any celebrity will satisfy their craving for attention.