Online Public Relations Thoughts

Bill Gates' divorce has destroyed his image and reputation.  Ugly stories are coming out about his treatment of women and the media are on the hunt.  In the internet age, secrets are no longer kept for long, and the do-gooder image of an individual is at risk in light of facts.  One would think Gates understands that.  He is a founder of the modern computer age and grew fabulously wealthy through building a company that makes key software nearly everyone uses.  It would have been better for him had he accepted his behavior publicly.  At least the world wouldn't have looked up to him as a "nerdy" philanthropist.  Now he is falling in estimation with little chance of recovery.  Billionaires aren't free to do what they will.  Money doesn't guarantee reputation.