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What irks me is that most of the news articles are highlighting the "sex tape" aspect of this story. Hulk Hogan had consensual sex with a woman. She was marrie
by rev_null 10y ago
What irks me is that most of the news articles are highlighting the "sex tape" aspect of this story.
Hulk Hogan had consensual sex with a woman. She was married, but her husband also consented to this. Gawker released the video. This embarrassed Hulk Hogan, but ultimately doesn't damage his credibility as a pro wrestler. People probably already assumed that Hulk Hogan has sex.
So, the video did cost him his job, but that had nothing to do with the sex. Instead, he was fired for his racist tirade in that very same video.
So, by claiming that this whole thing is about a "sex tape" clearly paints a picture of Hulk Hogan as a victim. But, the realization that what really damaged him was his racist rant, then suddenly it does seem like Gawker was reporting something newsworthy.
- EddieSpeaks 10y agoregardless of what he is, he's allowed to say shit in private. it's called freedom of speech. his privacy is however, protected.
- lhnz 10y ago> But, the realization that what really damaged him was his racist rant, then suddenly it does seem like Gawker was reporting something newsworthy. Gawker didn't report the racist tirade. The tape that had the racist tirade on it was not published by Gawker. You can hardly say that they were reporting something newsworthy about his racism when the evidence proves this wasn't the case. However, there is certainly some truth in saying that Hogan was fearful of the other tape being released by Gawker, and therefore much more willing to sue in relation to the illegal release of his sex tape.