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We're not just talking about "flashing" someone while drunk, we're talking about exposing oneself to a minor, twice. Once may be seen as a "drunk mistake", etc.

We're not just talking about "flashing" someone while drunk, we're talking about exposing oneself to a minor, twice. Once may be seen as a "drunk mistake", etc. Twice is a pattern that will make people think twice. Not to mention people generally don't like hiring sex offenders.

RightMillennial 9y ago
Maybe the OP has a drinking problem that he's working on. Who knows? Regardless of the offense, there's no reason to ostracize him from society and employment after he's done his time.
- ExcelSaga 9y ago
  He’s not being ostracized for his drinking problem, he’s being ostracized for his “exposing himself to minors” problem. I come from the school of thought that believes alcohol doesn’t turn you into something you’re not, it just erodes your ability to hide it. Fair enough that he did his time, but it’s also fair not to hire him. He’s looking for a job from a business, not a charity after all.
  - forapurpose 9y ago
    I'm from the school of thought that it's all none of our business, we shouldn't judge other people, and we should treat them with respect at all times. Also, my personal theory of Internet comments is that nothing is more ridiculous than speculating on the thoughts of people I know nothing about.
    - ExcelSaga 9y ago
      It’s certainly the business of anyone hiring him, if only from a PR and liability perspective. As to our business, it would be hard to argue that submitting this question didn’t go some way to making it just that. Still, I respect your stance on the inscrutability of another’s thoughts, although I don’t understand what that has to do with anything.
      - forapurpose 9y ago
        > I respect your stance on the inscrutability of another’s thoughts, although I don’t understand what that has to do with anything. The GGP comment speculated on the thoughts of people who didn't hire the OP.
- varcharlie 9y ago
  I'm not ostracizing him, just pointing out that exposing yourself to a child is a very serious crime. Found the articles about OP and it pretty well explains why he's having a hard time finding a job. IMO he should just start his own company, because most software companies aren't going to hire a sex offender.
pm90 9y ago
Correct, and this is how all companies would view it as well. This is an extremely tricky situation; perhaps he showed poor judgement twice in his life. Statistically, its likely he did it more often, but what do statistics matter when dealing with an actual persons life?

RightMillennial 9y ago

Maybe the OP has a drinking problem that he's working on. Who knows? Regardless of the offense, there's no reason to ostracize him from society and employment after he's done his time.

ExcelSaga 9y ago
He’s not being ostracized for his drinking problem, he’s being ostracized for his “exposing himself to minors” problem. I come from the school of thought that believes alcohol doesn’t turn you into something you’re not, it just erodes your ability to hide it. Fair enough that he did his time, but it’s also fair not to hire him. He’s looking for a job from a business, not a charity after all.
- forapurpose 9y ago
  I'm from the school of thought that it's all none of our business, we shouldn't judge other people, and we should treat them with respect at all times. Also, my personal theory of Internet comments is that nothing is more ridiculous than speculating on the thoughts of people I know nothing about.
  - ExcelSaga 9y ago
    It’s certainly the business of anyone hiring him, if only from a PR and liability perspective. As to our business, it would be hard to argue that submitting this question didn’t go some way to making it just that. Still, I respect your stance on the inscrutability of another’s thoughts, although I don’t understand what that has to do with anything.
    - forapurpose 9y ago
      > I respect your stance on the inscrutability of another’s thoughts, although I don’t understand what that has to do with anything. The GGP comment speculated on the thoughts of people who didn't hire the OP.
varcharlie 9y ago
I'm not ostracizing him, just pointing out that exposing yourself to a child is a very serious crime. Found the articles about OP and it pretty well explains why he's having a hard time finding a job. IMO he should just start his own company, because most software companies aren't going to hire a sex offender.

pm90 9y ago

Correct, and this is how all companies would view it as well. This is an extremely tricky situation; perhaps he showed poor judgement twice in his life. Statistically, its likely he did it more often, but what do statistics matter when dealing with an actual persons life?