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Post by dreamsincolour on Nov 11, 2017 1:57:51 GMT
Wow! What a disgusting guy, dreamisincolour! I read about Westwick but I have to admit I'm not sure who he is! I just read about Anthony Edwards accusing Gary Goddard. I think that guy was also mentioned during Bryan Singer's cases. He, Spacey and others. Probably the director will be named soon AGAIN. I was seeing some photos from the Patrick Melorse set the other day and the site also had images from his new movie about Freddie Mercury No, he actually wasn't really "disgusting". He was, and I'm sure he still is, very charming and very nice. I'd actually forgotten about the incident until the similarities with the Louis CK thing reminded me. And in a peculiar way, I think it's quite funny in retrospect. I was just a bit shocked at the time that someone who I thought I knew quite well could behave in a way that seemed so hugely out of character. And he did ask me if I wanted to see his d***, he just didn't wait for my reply and maybe thought I'd be flattered by his being erect or thought he'd read signals that weren't there. But to me, it just seemed to come from nowhere. It wasn't upsetting, though, it was just very surprising. Afterwards, I decided he must have been drunk or something (although I hadn't thought so) or maybe was on some medication that affected his impulse control, and I just pretended it hadn't happened. It was never repeated. And the only query in my head now is whether I'd seen a side of him I just hadn't been aware of and that might've been kept to particular opportunistic circumstances. He wasn't a television person then, of course, but he is now. But I hadn't seen that piece that Anthony Edwards has written. That was courageous of him! And although he didn't say he was raped, he said his (unnamed) friend was. So one can presume that that's further testimony, because I'm not thinking he'd have said that without approval to do so. And with testimony from more famous people like him, who won't be able to be ignored because they can't be accused of trying to take advantage, I can't see that case not being actionable. Bryan Singer et al must be starting to quake in their boots! And with films etc starting to be dropped all over the place, producers must be worried for projects involving people like Bryan Singer (like the Freddie Mercury film), who has to be considered an incredibly high risk re the probability of further accusations.
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Post by onebluestocking on Nov 11, 2017 6:50:48 GMT
I wondered if this was the case with Louis CK. He claims he asked every time, but I can't imagine that the women said "sure!" Or if they did, why would they complain about him later? He must have "asked" while he was already doing it.
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Post by queenzod on Nov 11, 2017 7:31:54 GMT
I’m waiting to hear ONE report of a woman masturbating in front of a man like that. Just one. What is wrong with men?
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Post by sgev1977 on Nov 11, 2017 12:22:47 GMT
I wondered if this was the case with Louis CK. He claims he asked every time, but I can't imagine that the women said "sure!" Or if they did, why would they complain about him later? He must have "asked" while he was already doing it. Apparently he asked but they thought it was a joke and yes, he didn’t wait for the answer and started masturbating.
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Post by ellie on Nov 11, 2017 13:29:15 GMT
Why didn’t they say something at the time though? I’m not saying they’re not justified in complaining now but I do find it bizarre that when a man takes out his penis and masturbates in front of two women who had neither expected or wanted it to happen that they just say nothing. I would at the very least have said “put it away you dirty fecker “ befor making a speedy exit from the situation.
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Post by sgev1977 on Nov 11, 2017 13:57:11 GMT
Here is te article: www.nytimes.com/2017/11/09/arts/television/louis-ck-sexual-misconduct.htmlI understand a few of them talked with superiors about his behavior but there was never a big fuss even when apparently “everyone knew” again. Also I have heard a lot about him as comedian but I’m not familiar with his work. According to the article he is considered a “feminist”/ progressive comedian. That phenomenon is something that born with stupid Tumblr progressive politics and I think those phony tags helps to undermine accusations. See also all those “feminist” Vice writers and non-binary musicians accused of sexual abuse. Months ago it was published an article about R Kelly abusing, seducing and coarcing underaged girls to go to live with him (and break any relationship with their families) in his personal “harem”. Well, there were little “feminists” defending him on the comment section saying they were in polyamorous relationship and people who criticize him were racist!
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Post by mllemass on Nov 11, 2017 14:21:48 GMT
I think that Louis CK had a reputation of being this "brilliant" comedian, so people sort of accepted his eccentric behaviour. The movie he made, that now won't be released, is also supposed to be about a man who masturbates in front of women.
Some people have pointed out that nowhere in his statement does he actually apologize for what he did.
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Post by sgev1977 on Nov 11, 2017 14:31:51 GMT
I think he did. It’s just he didn’t use the word “I’m sorry” so literal people are criticizing it but I actually thought it was a good statement. He accepted all responsibility and he apologized not just to the women but also to his agent, co-workers and companies he worked with for putting them in an awkward situation and his family. Still, it doesn’t unmade what he did. www.nytimes.com/2017/11/10/arts/television/louis-ck-statement.html
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Post by ellie on Nov 11, 2017 15:39:17 GMT
I must admit I’d never heard of Louis CK before this issue. Then I hapoened to be watching a programme about contraversial comedians the other night and he was featured along with the likes of Lenny Bruce and Geotge Carlin. The clip of Louis CK showed him joking about paedophilia. Must admit I didn’t find it funny. Is he very famous in the States?
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Post by sgev1977 on Nov 11, 2017 15:47:30 GMT
I have seen a lot of comments by people saying he is great. He is very acclaimed by critics.
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