Feminism out of control?

[rory_20_uk]

No one is being convicted of anything, as I pointed out, though some individuals have more potential liability than others.

As always, multiple and mutually-corroborating accusations are inherently more credible.

UFOs qua extraterrestrials can be categorically rejected. On the other hand, sex and abuse are an immediate and well-known part of human life.

This the the court of public opinion and nothing more. The unfortunate dichotomy is, for any given case you either believe at least some of the accusations, or you functionally disbelieve them. Either the accused is some kind of predator, or a bunch of people have all come out to spread lies. You have to pick one of these, in your own mind.

If you believe someone is a predator, it is still up to you how you want to consume their work or their legacy. But remember that the alternative is always to malign the alleged victims.

I do not think that this is a digital situation - some or indeed most might well be true. But that does not instantly mean all are. The courts are supposed to be there for exactly this purpose. And no, a verdict of not guilty is not the same as innocent. Mud sticks irregardless of the outcomes, irregardless whether they was guilt or not.

And it is also perfectly possible that the man sincerely believes he did nothing wrong and the woman sincerely believes he did - how exactly can one ensure that consent is absolutely without coercion when the person asking has vast amounts of power? Just like at work one can give an honest opinion when asked by one's boss for a warts and all feedback... but one might still not dare do so.

The Court of Public Opinion can and does wreck lives: The actress who plays Wonder Woman has demanded that one actor who is playing a role is removed due to the accusations. So we have had men abusing their power over other men and women. This was Bad. And yet no one has pointed out to her that her behavior is very similar.