Recently, a photo of Zhou Ye and Wang Xingyue went viral on the Internet, and the two made faces at the camera in their pajamas in the photo, so some netizens picked up the fact that the two had worked together in a TV series and suspected that they were in a relationship.
In this regard, Wang Xingyue's friend Ding Bo released the original picture of this group photo, and it turned out that there was a third person when taking the photo to help the two refute the rumors.
This incident reflects two problems: it is necessary to be cautious about artist scandals and prevent the spread of false information; It is necessary to look at the private life of artists rationally and protect their legitimate rights and interests.
We need to be soberly aware that the casual spread of gossip news may bring substantial harm to the parties involved. As public figures, their words and deeds are often scrutinized by a magnifying glass.
However, over-interpreting the meaning behind the artist's interaction, especially chasing the wind and spreading rumors and spreading love scandals, may not only affect the artist's reputation, but also damage the trust between fans. What's more, it enhances the public's unnecessary curiosity and speculation about celebrity privacy.
Therefore, as the media and the audience, we should all stick to the facts and not believe unsubstantiated rumors. In recent years, with the rise of self-media, some sloppy "melon groups" do not hesitate to spread rumors in order to attract attention, which has damaged the public's trust in news dissemination.
We need to be wary of this kind of irresponsible reporting that aims at click-through rates. At the same time, netizens should also improve their media literacy, rationally distinguish the reliability of different sources of information, and not promote the spread of rumors because of watching the excitement.
In addition, we must also learn to look at the private life of artists rationally. Idolatry, while desirable, can also lead to the negative consequences of an overemphasis on private life.
A healthy fan culture should focus on appreciating the work of an artist, rather than looking into their off-stage lives. Entertainers also need personal space that allows them to have normal relationships just like the average person.
If these relationships go beyond the boundaries of privacy and are harassed, it will not only hurt the individual, but also the entire star industry.
At the end of the day, we need to actively foster an atmosphere of civilized exchange in the online environment. The media can play a guiding role and take the initiative to cool down the false reports that hype up the scandals of artists; Fans should treat their idols rationally and respect each other.
The whole society should also establish a correct value orientation and pursue truth, goodness and beauty, rather than indulging in gossip and curiosity.
Only in this way can we jointly build a civilized cyberspace that is inclusive, rational, sincere and friendly, and make it a link between people's hearts, rather than a tool for spreading negative energy.
Of course, to eliminate or downplay entertainment gossip, some concrete and feasible measures are also needed. Educational institutions should strengthen moral education and legal education for minors, so that they can establish a correct attitude toward understanding entertainment news from an early age.
For the artists themselves, publicity and training guidance can be carried out through the agency, so that they can learn how to properly handle their public image, avoid unnecessary negative news, and keep their distance from fans.
For self-media, it is necessary to establish and improve laws and regulations to restrict the spread of pornographic and false content, and provide guidance on correct values to create a beneficial cultural environment.
Improve guardianship mechanisms for minors' use of the internet, so that parents or teachers are aware of the content their children browse, and prevent negative information from being negatively influenced.
If all sectors of society can work together to gradually form a rational and civilized online environment, it will become easier for artists to protect their privacy. We need to keep the ability to think independently and be wise "outsiders" while chasing stars.