but the moment they act with greed (as most of them do) and treat others with disrespect, they do not deserve any recognition at all.
Yet, don't we all do this at some point in our lives? Sure, it might not be to the same scale, but it is on the same spectrum. Where is the line where punishment starts or recognition stops? Who decides and on what factors?
I have never been a fan of much, nor have I ever looked up at people who might be considered celebrity, or that others worship for some reason. I just treat people all the same, tease them all the same :)