about the treatment of women within the industry, criticizing many as being hurt by the “Jackassization,” (a term referring to the MTV show, "Jackass," which popularizes a group of individuals performing dangerous—and arguably, degrading—stunts for laughs and shock effect) of many of the industry's most popular films. Following the outbreak of HIV among five actors (beginning with Darren James) in the spring of 2004, Pipe expressed his disappointment that the advent of the Internet had opened up the door for anyone to shoot, which can exclude those involved from being in safe, professional environments and circumstances. He did, however, commend the industry for avoiding replicating the mistakes of the previous outbreak in 1999 (where Tricia Devereaux and Brooke Ashley were blamed for “venturing outside the industry” until it was revealed that the infected "Patient X" was actually star Mark Wallice) and for companies such as Platinum X covering the cost to continually test their talent. Professional relationships and disputes Pipe admits to sustaining several "professional crushes," the most publicized of which has been aughties starlet Aurora Snow. More recently, he's referred to Shay Jordan as his 'next ex-Mrs. Rog'. He also reveres former adult superstar Christy Canyon, who starred in many porn movies during the 80's, identified as his "first porn crush." He's also expressed that his favorite stars of all-time are Kaitlyn Ashley and Tom Byron. However, Pipe has also been at the heart of several controversies in the adult entertainment industry, including a public feud with director Skeeter Kerkove. Skeeter Kerkove was abusive, and often spoke poorly of Pipe. Pipe has also had some public exchanges regarding former adult film superstar, Asia Carrera. However, when Carrera's husband, nutritionist and author Don Lemmon died in a car crash in June 2006, Pipe solicited his readers for financial and emotional support for the grieving Carrera. References External links 1967 births Living people American film critics People from San Marcos, California Journalists from California