This obviously isn't going to be a fun topic so it might get ignored/buried but I'll still ask.
If a performer you're a fan of is struggling, should you try to help that person?
Mind your own business? The person is a grown-up and free to make their own choices? Don't bother trying unless the person actually wants help?
Some performers might be dealing with drug addictions (after being sober/clean in the past)
Others dealing with domestic violence/abuse in their personal lives.
In other cases suffering from bad mental health or depression.
I've heard of organizations like APAC and PineAppleSupport but don't know if they actually provide any legitimate help...
Maybe it's all for appearances and for the industry to deflect any responsibility or blame for worst case situations? "We exist, not our fault the person didn't reach out to us"
Even if they do help is it only local? Seems problematic if a performer lives in another state and may not be easily contacted.
What if the person refuses help? Do those organizations stage some kind of intervention or force them into rehab against their will?
Contact the performer's agent/agency? Some might care, some probably don't. As long as their client shows up on time and gets a scene completed without being a complete mess they're probably willing to look the other way if they can get their booking fees?
Contact a director, producer or fellow performer who's worked with the individual? Again, maybe depends on how likeable the person is. If a diva, or burned bridges in the past, probably less co-workers willing to get involved who are sympathetic. Still a business, if someone doesn't have their shit together = less competition
There's probably no straightforward easy answer but I'm curious in hearing suggestions. Even if doesn't affect anyone you're a fan of currently, it doesn't mean it won't be a problem in the future.
I personally find it shallow and empty words when something bad happens and there's a bunch of replies from others saying they had no idea (ignorant) or wish they could've done something (but either too lazy to try or honestly had no idea who to turn to)
No matter how close a fan thinks they are with a performer (OnlyFans arguably makes this delusion worse) objectively both people are still strangers. Sounds bad to say, but most people don't help random strangers unless it's some widespread crisis. Usually only help their family, friends or local community.
Topic Moved by - killbillvol69 on Feb 3 2022
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