Yes, but has it worked? I dont know the names of any of them, which to me implies it has not worked. Is it really always not exploitation if one side is over 18?
There is clearly a power differential and he is using them, even IG it’s consentual. There are many consenting mail order brides from poor countries. It doesn’t make it ethical.
The imbalanced power dynamic argument is a slippery slope, when it’s clearly two consenting adults. Dating someone much lower than your current economic status is an disproportionate power dynamic. Yes, it could lead to someone being at a disadvantage or taken advantage of. Is it a bad idea? Maybe. Is any of this guaranteed? Absolutely by no means.
It’s two consenting adults, and it’s perfectly legal, but that doesn’t make it any less gross.
So you think it’s “gross” for a poor person to date a rich person? For whom, the rich person?
You’re assuming name recognition is what they seek. The thrill of fucking a famous person (and one who is conventionally attractive, to boot), and the extravagant lifestyle that naturally comes with dating a wealthy person, are much more obvious ‘goals’ here, no?
There is clearly a power differential
That doesn’t mean anything by itself. There is zero indication these women are entering these relationships against their will.
he is using them
No more than they are using him, if any ‘using’ is going on at all (which you are merely assuming).