If the work is amazing, it doesn't matter what the creator did. I'll like the work, and respect their talent.
What they do in their personal life is none of my concern. They could be an asshole, a rapist.. it's their life, all I care about is what they make.
Obviously, what they do is like any kind of work. It doesn't excuse behavior that's illegal or unethical.
So if the question is, "should they get special treatment?" Fuck no.
No, I don't think Thriller is any less amazing even if MJ did rape a boy. The only reason I'll stop enjoying an artist's work is if stops being as good.
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