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I appreciate the author for writing this article and respect her courage, but I disagree with the proposed solution. I think fear is the only emotion sexual ab

by cwkoss 9y ago

I appreciate the author for writing this article and respect her courage, but I disagree with the proposed solution. I think fear is the only emotion sexual abusers will be deterred by. If the treatment of Scoble doesn't make other powerful sexual abusing sociopaths fear for their livelihood, they won't change their behavior. Total scorched-earth ostracism seems like it would have more impact than any other option.

_mhr_ 9y ago
The problem is to assume that he's a sociopath, but I'm inclined to think not, particularly in light of this comment: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15512398 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15512398. It's possible to have empathy for someone whose actions are disgusting. The world isn't black and white.
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rexpop 9y ago
Scoble's not a sociopath. He's a man. Pretty normal. Not exceptional.
- cwkoss 9y ago
  Sexual abuse is not normal.
  - smt88 9y ago
    If you've been following to #MeToo campaign or if you ask a woman, it is normal (in the sense that it's common, not that it's inevitable or acceptable).
    - rexpop 9y ago
      Thank you. HN seems pretty unenlightened to (or in denial of) ubiquitous misogyny.