Ed, I think it is an interesting thread and it really is different from the Thread on Cat Stevens. No one,as I recall, questioned Cat Stevens' character. Criticisms centered around his judgement as I believe.

I, too, think character is important ...in everybody, not just artists. I must admit, however, that I'm not sure it would sway me as to whether or not I would listen to his or her music. Probably it wouldn't (unless he/she was a pedophile ...that is different in my mind), When I worked at the Arts Endowment, a very famous actor was a member of the National Council on the Arts. I had always greatly admired him, until I got to know him. In real life he is arrogant, opinionated, and not at all nice to be around (unless he considers you his equal). At the same time, James Earl Jones and Charlton Heston were on the Council. I found them to be friendly, congenial, treated the staff with respect, etc. Even though I do not like the unidentifed actor, I recognize that he is excellent at what he does, as an actor. I would not boycott his movies simply because I think he is a AH.