Neil Gaiman isn't the only alleged sex pest to have attended Worldcons without reprecussions. Many science fiction authors and fans are saying it's time to do something about it.
So many people want to wait until it's too late to tell the truth. We have to be brave and speak the truth when it really matters, even though it's hard.
I have an alternative take. Have not read all the current reporting, but got started on the first one from Slow tortise media's story. The accuser claims many ungentlemanly things happened to her, beginning with her being naked in a hot tub, and Neil inviting himself to join her and eagerly attempting to seduce her.
Becomes he said/she said very quickly after that. Although, in the first encounter, there were no allegations of accuser being forced or threatened. Edit: forgot to add there is a trail of texts from the young woman about how much she loves being around Gaiman and his wife, along with "love yous" and kissy face emojis. She also texted a friend that she had some "rough but pretty astounding sex" with Gaiman.
So my question is: do young women have ANY responsibility for the consequences of their choices or non-actions. Nothing in the world was stopping the first accuser from climbing out of the tub, putting her clothes back on and making the five minute (her estimate) walk back to the ferry.
Do women have any agency in the world, or are the all so delicate they can never be accountable for any part of their experiences in the world?
So many people want to wait until it's too late to tell the truth. We have to be brave and speak the truth when it really matters, even though it's hard.
It's all about the Omelas, baby.
The way of #truFans! They deserve everything coming to them, the fans, the authors, and the "leaders".
I have an alternative take. Have not read all the current reporting, but got started on the first one from Slow tortise media's story. The accuser claims many ungentlemanly things happened to her, beginning with her being naked in a hot tub, and Neil inviting himself to join her and eagerly attempting to seduce her.
Becomes he said/she said very quickly after that. Although, in the first encounter, there were no allegations of accuser being forced or threatened. Edit: forgot to add there is a trail of texts from the young woman about how much she loves being around Gaiman and his wife, along with "love yous" and kissy face emojis. She also texted a friend that she had some "rough but pretty astounding sex" with Gaiman.
So my question is: do young women have ANY responsibility for the consequences of their choices or non-actions. Nothing in the world was stopping the first accuser from climbing out of the tub, putting her clothes back on and making the five minute (her estimate) walk back to the ferry.
Do women have any agency in the world, or are the all so delicate they can never be accountable for any part of their experiences in the world?