Well, I hate to sound bad, but fame and fortune do have their toll, and the fans are an advantage *and* disadvantage. Yes, fans are what makes a star (and talent, but that's a whole different topic

). I mean, can you picture uhm Stevie Nicks without fans? SHe wouldn't be so famous... (For those of you who know Stevie - nope, I am only 21 LOL)
Of course some fans go over the edge, and turn into stalkers etc. I am sure most of us know the film/movie "The Bodyguard", which is fiction, but those things happen in real life. Of course I am naming the extremes here, but that's just how it is... Everything has a good side and a bad side.
To some extend, you choose to be a star, and the fans, no private life etc are also a part of that. Just my 2 cents...
Now about the hacker of t-mobile, I think the guy proved a point too, and served a purpose. Even though you *think* it is safe and secure, it isn't. Some paranoia is healthy. (I am paranoid about puter security..and it has proven to be a good paranoia)
EDIT because I realized I am sounded pretty nasty here, which wasn't my intention.
I am not saying these stars do deserve this, I wouldn't wish the breaching of ones privacy upon my worst enemy. But it is a part of being a star, sadly. It's a risk that basically comes with the job... And I do agree with the fact that these acts have to be punished harshly, even though I fear it won't do much good.
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