I’m fairly certain that numerous independent commentors replied to her and said that her statement was shitty (I know I did!): and then explained why it was shitty (I did not do this second point, because she asked me not to reply as she felt under attack, and I didn’t want to overwhelm).

No one “deserves” to be raped. Jesus, what’s wrong with you??

I’m from the hat part of North America, so I might be off base, but I’d guess a sudden choked off sob of relief and with the back of the hand pressed to the mouth in a kind of grounding gesture.

“I don’t condone nor promote violence of any kind toward women nor men. Just in general don’t be violent. However....”

“She was wrong about Cosby but is right about the social media/internet fueled rush to judgment/mob mentality that I’m uncomfortable with as well.”

When I was eight or so I was friends with a girl who invited me over to her house after school one day, where she proceeded to serve me her favorite snack: arrowroot cookies dipped in miracle whip.

“Just very lazy and not even smirk-level humorous.”

“with all due respect, where else might one throw up a little bit?”

I understand why people like this theory: it assures us that surely no one as incompetent and, frankly, stupid could position himself in such a position of power. But it gives credit where credit is not due.

“I’m going to set fire to the rain” makes me happy that Kinja is an inveterate asshole.

In fairness, weekend Jezebel is a very different commentariat than weekday Jezebel. It’s actually really striking. Weekend Jezebel comments tend to be much worse overall, and often are openly bigoted without challenge. On weekdays it is actually pretty good (for a website — always an important caveat).

This is a bit OT, but god damn, Tim Curry was the best. He is pure sex in Rocky Horror Picture Show, and pure horror in IT. He should have gotten every role in Hollywood before he got sick.

Now ON topic: Safe Space Sarah is clearly a troll, but are you suggesting s/he’s a known troll or maybe tomato face?

I think it’s unclear, but my guess would be the purchasing corporation wants to rebrand the sites, something that wouldn’t work well with the flagship. The content of the subsites may well shift significantly as a result (although I would bet it will shift slowly at first so as to minimize alienation with current…