How do author's scandals affect your reading of their work?
In light of the recent Gaiman scandal/accusations/SA, but also concerning controversies with another authors, even other celebrities (actors, singers,...). Does it change the way you view their work?
I will admit it affects me very little, if at all. I consider authors as separate entities from their work. HP books were a cornerstone of my childhood, and how JKR is now behaving doesn't impact that at all. The same with Gaiman's body of work. I loved his books and what he did or didn't do is irrelevant for that. I do see a possible "conflict of interest" in buying a new book from a disgraced or suspicious author. Is it an approval of his actions and/or lifestyle? I don't know. Would I read something new from Gaiman? Probably yes if it piqued my interest (just like I would decide before this happened). Avoiding reading something, especially if you like the book or it is well regarded, just because an author turned out to be a PoS seems pointless. What are your views?