Originally Posted by
450knotOffice
So, suddenly one needs to be an expert in the subject matter to post what any normal person should know through simple observation? Is that what you’re saying? Are you an expert on everything you comment on? Or do you just make statements based on your observations? Newsflash! Just because a plaintiff in a lawsuit claims something to be pervasive, does not make it necessarily true.
By the way, how are you an expert on the matter?
I'm not an expert, but unlike you, I'm not asserting to be. By automatically assuming "pervasive" is incorrect, you're claiming some sort of wide-reaching knowledge.
Other than your simple first-person anecdotes, what are you claiming you know to back up your claims?
My theory: **** you're reacting defensively to the claim that defies your limited worldview. Egos are a dangerous thing.
I'm sorry this lawsuit hurts you so personally, maybe therapy will help?
Edit: Another point. How many incidents of sexual assault or workplace harassment need to occur in the industry, in your opinion, for "pervasive" to be an accurate term? 5? 50? 500? It's purely subjective. And it's not your place to make that judgement call. What is acceptable to you is not acceptable to others. And the fact that you're willing to accept a certain level of sexual assault as "within norms" is f&cking revolting.