Why was Michael Jackson stigmatised so harshly?

[Thumpalumpacus]

To me it was upsetting because I'd been a longtime fan of his, but I don't think this detracts from his music, which is still great.

Well... "Smooth Criminal" was always my favorite song of his but that's hard to stomach now...

I mean, no one would play it if it was instead called "Sneaky Child Molester Getting His funk on."

I agree with Tibs -- I'm listening to the music, not listening to him describe his alleged crimes.

I love a lot of MJ's music, and hold the issue of his eccentric and possibly criminal behavior very much separate.