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Unfortunately the majority of these individuals haven't actualized that things in life aren't completely binary and attempt to apply a binary algorithm to solve
by graphememes 9y ago
Unfortunately the majority of these individuals haven't actualized that things in life aren't completely binary and attempt to apply a binary algorithm to solve non-binary problems.
- qubex 9y agoAccording to the accounts I have read (that have not been upheld in a court of law "beyond all reasonable doubt" or whatever the standard for these things is), this man was definitely in the wrong and had to be stopped. I applaud those women who selflessly put their names out there to stop him. However, it seems to me, as a non-American, that the US is pretty hysterical on this topic. Humans make each other uncomfortable sometimes, some situations are inherently awkward, emotional anguish is inflicted on good people (I've had to fire a few... that's horrible on both sides of the desk)... there's no reason society should be ascribed the duty to guarantee that nobody ever finds themselves in situations they are not comfortable in. As I mentioned, my partner pushed my boundaries a bit, but I'm doubleplusgood happy she did. In hindsight, my initial reticence was an error, and by persisting she allowed me the opportunity to correct that. Now our lives are significantly enhanced as a result. I don't see why such behaviour should be subject to censure. Did it make me uneasy? In a transitory way, yes. But it's part and parcel of existing in a social fabric.
- derderder 9y agoI actually know one of the women in the article quiet well, and used to be friends. She groped my boyfriend which I witnessed but she didn't see me standing there. The man complained to me immediately after the event, she later said he groped her and warned me about him. I was standing there and this is man I was with for years and parted way amicably. Since there are a lot of complaints, I assume this guy in the article is a sleazeball, but honestly, I know how one of the women operated even going back a decade
- eropple 9y agoPut your name on your accusations. They did.
- braveo 9y agoI for one can't wait for it to pass. We have people running around calling words violence, catcalling rape, and normal human sexuality sexual harassment. And you can't ask for balance and fairness in the discussion without being told you're pro-rape or part of the problem. No one is pro-rape, but the things being labeled as rape right now are outlandish. Rape is a violent act, it's not some jackass standing on a corner cat-calling you.