Is it unethical for the media to out a closeted gay celebrity?

Answer 1

As long as the public demand this sort of "reporting" the gutter press and its minions will oblige.

There are several good reporters out there who work hard for the media , but the money is with the gutter press and its reporters. People magazine, Famous,OK, Paris Match, news of the week, etc etc florish via the paparazii and the relentless business generated, no , demanded by the nosey and the busybody who usually have no eventful or worthy life of their own.

never let truth get in the way of a good story, and many tabloids and the press who are mere servants to that format meet that standard,Usually born out of laziness.

The sad thing is is that they refer to themselves as Journalists and try to present themselves as credible reporters with trash and treasure stories, with a profesional standard and proposed ethical standards attached.

Journalists of these periodicals are gutter press ....full stop.

Answer 2

What you've just suggested is that the media would know the difference between ethical and unethical.
That is like asking a 3 month old if they think the stuff in their bottles is made in a factory, or a conglomeration of small independent formula manufacturers. They are both going to stare at you with uncomprehending eyes, except the baby won't be indignant about being asked the question.
Why the heck do we even read these magazines that pay their staff and stringers to get the dirt on people. When the demand stops, so will the paparazzi.
If they are so concerned with the world, let them track down child molestors or some other public service.

Answer 3

Yes it is. If a gay celebrity wants to stay in the closet, then it is their right to do so, and it's none of anyone's business what they are actually doing in their personal lives. I think the Media and Paparatzi needs to leave celebrities alone when they are out doing *personal things* and when they are in their own home. They don't need to be hiding in the bushes outside the celebrities homes to catch a picture of them walking their dog, or going to the gym.

I think the media should ONLY get pictures of celebs when they are doing a red carpet thingie, or a movie premier, etc. Stuff like that, and stay away from them while they are trying to live their personal lives.

Answer 4

The media has rumors about so many different celebrities being gay that unless the celebrity admits they are gay, I don't think anyone truely believes it.

Answer 5

It's tough to define ethics and the media. Celebrities sold themselves to the world at a price--wealth and loss of privacy. It comes with the territory, and every celebrity knows it before they become famous.

Answer 6

for my section, there is maximum honestly a "precise" answer right here. someone's' own privateness ought to *continually* prevail. no human being must be compelled to come back out of the closet, ever. A gay superstar or flesh presser does not inherently "owe" something to the LGBT community.

Answer 7

The media doesn't care about ethics, they care about covering their collective a s s e s. They had by-gosh be sure the person they are outing IS gay, or they can have a HUGE libel suit on their hands!

Answer 8

If the media's able to get their hands on that type of info, then it was hanging out of the closet enough for them to grab it.

Answer 9

I think it's more unethical to out a closeted gay celebrity who isn't actually gay (or bi or sexually confused, just to be clear).

Answer 10

Most are gay...But the media shouldnt be the one to tell everyone...