The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, part two — Page 26

Yes, I don't have an LJ.

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To answer your question, yes, I think it is. Looking in from the outside, anyway. I mean, I'd suspect whoever does whatever with him knows what's going on, and maybe he truly doesn't care who says what. But... I just think it's tasteless, in any situation, especially one like this, to... stick it on the internet. I just think it's really disrespectful and kind of low. I don't think that having sex with the guy gives you the right to do stuff like that, by any means. I don't know. I shouldn't feel so strongly about it, but I do. I mean, if you f*cked him, fine. tell your best friend, not the whole worldwide web.

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No, I know. I was going to say I trust you, or something, but... I guess in the grand scheme, what does it matter? There are enough people who disagree with me that it's out there if you want it.

I love the people who are like "What?! Say it ain't so!" hah. Just take ONE look at him.

A la the secrets about Adam, I doubt this person actually slept with him. I mean, you can pick this up by doing a lot less than having sex with him. I mean, why would someone who was that close to him be posting on Broadwaysecrets, you know? Either way, I don't think it's the responsibility *anyone* other than Raul himself... which I know is a really conservative view. It just angers me because these are REAL people to me, and I'm just not generally of the belief that if happens, it should be talked about.


Funny thing is, I don't have as big of a problem with gossip when I'm removed from it. I just care about these people as more than images of fame. It's hypocritical, and I don't like it, but in a way, I guess it's natural.

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Updated On: 2/17/06 at 09:12 PM

I've found what you're all talking about. These secrets aren't really fun anymore.

I liked your reply.

Updated On: 2/17/06 at 09:20 PM

Oh, more LJ secrets drama. Somehow I'd naively hoped that we would avoid that this week.

That was crappy of whoever made that secret, but that's what those communities are there for, you know? I don't think that it's really fair to get more defensive over things said about certain performers because we like them more. A lot of the stuff on those things is said in bad taste, but we read it because we can't resist the gossip. Or, well, that's my reason.

Yeah, I understand the frustration. I just think that, you know, the whole idea of inviting people to post juicy tidbits about Broadway stars is (unfortunately) bound to result in some tasteless comments. Which that one was, but there's kind of a fine distinction between what's fun and what's going too far. Not everyone adheres to the same standards of tact, and not everyone cares as much for Raul's wellbeing as you do. That certainly doesn't excuse it, but it was sort of... bound to happen eventually? I don't know.

Let's cheer up, yes? At least we know that the Rent secrets won't have anything to do with Raul's sexuality.

I don't mean to interupt any discourse, but it's such an "agree to disagree" topic anyway.



Sorry, that was begging to be posted.

I still can't get over their expressions! Raul is totally puffing out his chest.

No, don't worry. I'm sure if you had something to say to me, you'd say it directly to me and not say "people on the board." Everything's cool!

I think what I keep meaning to say in terms of this fine distinction is that these communities, to me, are for you to post YOUR secrets -- not somebody else's.

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hee, it's true.

The Cabaret picture is a good one of both, no?

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Ashley, what are you talking about? Sunglasses are INHERENTLY cool!

And yes, the Cabaret one is good. I don't think the one of Adam looking five inches shorter than Raul from Chess is too bad, either.

Perhaps it's because the stomach isn't visible.

*throws things* :P

But yes, those are both good. I just like the Hair one so much, if only Adam didn't look so... not like himself.

SNUGGLING!

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