geonuc wrote:I have to say the recent spate of sexual misconduct allegations against various male celebrities troubles me, and not just in the sense you might expect. Please note that I said "not just" - I'm troubled in the expected senses, too.
As a white, older male, I am hesitant to express my opinion on the subject because I don't think it will be received well because I'm a white, older male. It's a little like expressing opinions on racism or gender equality - my voice is irrelevant because I'm part of the problem. I'm going to offer an opinion anyway.
[ETA: never mind. I decided against it.]
oh come on, geonuc. as I said a while back in a thread talking about the way fwis has withered, this is a safe place. yes, there have been some squabbles here and people have gone stalking off but, for the most part, differences have been settled. most of the members are older (older that what?) white males. and I think that the statement that one is part of the problem simply if one can be seen as belonging to a privileged class is utter garbage. btw you're thoughtful, smart, well-educated and a nice person. so please give your opinion. and we have ways of dealing with those who do not work and play well with other fwis members.
and still i persist in wondering whether folly must always be our nemesis. edgar pangborn
come gentle night. come loving black browed night
give me my romeo. and when he shall die
take him and cut him out in little stars
and he will make the face of heaven so fine
that all will be in love with night
and pay no worship to the garish sun. william shakespeare
