I’m happy to listen to him and respect his wishes. But more importantly I don’t need to insert myself into his life. I’m a fan of his work. Period. What he chooses to do outside of that shouldn’t and doesn’t concern me.

*end of preach*

If only more felt the same Maria. If only.

I also really like what Reese was saying.

He’s said it time and again, yet it seems to fall on deaf ears. As Maria said, I’m happy to listen and respect his wishes. Great edit, Jules.

I have and never will understand the mentality of some people on twitter or facebook if you wouldn’t say isomething or do something to someone in person then don’t hide behind a screen and do it.

Could not agree more with what everyone has said. No matter how many times Rob says how much he HATES the sneaky pics & all that goes will it, STILL people choose to completely ignore him. I don’t know how they can do it to him – disgusts me. I have & always will respect Rob 100% & I know everyone here at RPAU feels exactly the same. I just wish everyone shared the same view. People use the word respect but their actions say everything but. Thank you for this wonderful edit Jules.

Great post @Jules. It’s not rocket science, is it? Love the video too. Both Rob & Reese’s comments are spot on.

Having said that, I must say that in response to Maria, let me be VERY clear ~ if I could gracefully ‘insert’ myself into his life without upsetting him, well …… of course, not sure he has any need for a cranky, married, 48 yr old with a kid, living in suburban Brissie, whose highlight of the month is often making it to a movie & dinner. Oh, and I have NO doubt he couldn’t stand the constant nagging that I’d probably throw at him, and he’d side with my husband and that would REALLY piss me off …….. Yep, guess he doesn’t need me in his life, damn. *sigh & giggles*

If I put the wise words of both Rob and Reese together I think we might get our answer to why people do this…..
The sneaky people who steal something from someone through twitter etc – are missing part of their brain
Great post Jules.

Ditto to everything.

Yes to everything above. Once upon a time, if you were lucky enough to spot a favoured ‘celebrity’, you felt very blessed if they signed your programme or autograph book. Our parents taught us to ask nicely and be polite, and often these little encounters made the said ‘celebrity’ feel good that people appreciated their work. Nowadays (and I know I risk sounding like a complete granny, here) everyone thinks it’s their right to ask or take anything they want from anyone, especially those in the public eye. I suppose those growing up today admire the life of the well-known, thinking it would be cool to be recognised and screamed at. If they thought about it long and hard, they’d realise just how vulnerable and hunted they would feel if it were an actuality. Great post, Jules.

Applause @Trish

LMAO @Sue.

All of the above comments are spot on. I had to chuckle at a few and nod my head at the rest.

The instant gratification which a lot of kids have grown up with isn’t helping them. That and less human interaction is unfair to them. Remember playing with all the neighborhood kids OUTSIDE? They don’t do that much anymore. What Reese said is right, and sad. Also, parents need to be parents, not friends.

Of course I got off track!

If I ever saw Rob out and about, I don’t know if I would approach him or not. I wouldn’t want to interrupt his privacy but I would love to let him know how much I adore his work. Could I do that without drooling, stuttering, muttering or looking a fool? I dunno! lol

well…my first post is somewhere in cyberspace so the one above isn’t going to make sense. lol

Found it @Sanguine and agree with you re parents need to be parents not friends. I see that all too much. Also I think you could approach him, he’s fine with that but I can’t help you on whether you can do it without those afflictions ha! But it’s worth a try lol.