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I watched this unfold on Twitter, and you're misrepresenting the situation. The people removed from the conference have a history of disruption and harassment
by revvx 7y ago
I watched this unfold on Twitter, and you're misrepresenting the situation.
The people removed from the conference have a history of disruption and harassment in the community. They were removed because of previous behavior that the organizer was not aware beforehand. He relied on the testimony of people he trust.
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> Being able to deal with people that make you very uncomfortable without creating a fuss is a fundamental requirement of adulthood
The only people who engaged in "creating a fuss" were the speaker and a third-party related to her. They decided to come forward and "out" themselves. Up to that point, everything had been handled in private. There was no need to involve other people such as the organizer's girlfriend or other speakers.
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> It is exactly the same behavior.
The organizer denied a speaking position and did so in private, without incurring any shame or denying participation in general.
The speaker and a third party started a campaign of doxxing, harassment and, as other commented put it: "public shaming using false allegations of stalking and harassment".
There's a world of difference between those two behaviors.
- oidmortales 7y agoOf course it incurred in shame. How would you feel if you are denied entry to a conference because of your partner? Best of cases, angry and disappointment, worst case is a breakup. Do you think you can play with the life of people that easily?
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