Because the status is gained through people trusting his&#x2F;her programming skills, not political opinions.<p>As a side-note, yes, I also think it&#x27;s an abuse of power when movie-stars make comments on what cause to support, therefore, IMHO, messing with peoples priorities.<p>In short, yes it&#x27;s perfectly fine from a legal* and social (as long as you agree with them) standpoint that they do so but to me it feels like abuse.<p>* I am not a lawyer.