the poster defending the indefensible on here (who tried to hide their own concerning mentality behind a wild generalisation about all gay men) reminded me of this article that was rushed out to defend PS when he 'came out'.. no doubt his crisis agency were behind this in some way too.
It didn't seem to attract much attention though..
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Some older gay men date younger partners – but the reasons are more complex than you think | The Independent | The Independent
I agree with a lot of the article, in that age gaps between gay guys aren't particularly problematic. It's not the same as some leery, straight 50 year old salivating over an 18 year old girl in a high school uniform.
The problem with Philth is that he was in a professional, powerful position which he exploited to start an inappropriate relationship with a much younger member of his staff.
It becomes reprehensible when you consider he has known MM since he was very, very young.
The other huge problem is the hushing up of it all, the cover ups and the seediness of his coming out.
And then when you factor in the early hours Snapchats to various young lads, it becomes incredibly grubby.
I have always found Schofield to be smug and unlikeable, but I wouldn't have a problem with his personal life if he were dating a regular 21 year old he met in a bar. It's the exploitation that's the problem - not the age gap itself.