Legitimate question: is there any room for the presumption of innocence and due process in the court of public opinion? Like, how did you decide who you would believe in this case? I read the same story and my conclusion was: IDK what happened because I wasn’t there.

I don’t care how old that game is, I feel like the artistry of the ending merits a “spoiler” label in perpetuity.

Not a good idea, probably. You won’t learn anything you don’t already know about how shitty the world/people can be, and it will likely only serve to put you in a shitty mood.

Teacher in my district did the same thing. When my principal first mentioned that to me I just about vomited on her desk, but she acted like it wasn’t terribly shocking or inappropriate because there wasn’t a huge age gap. I remain unconvinced..

OH SHIT THAT’S BILL PONDEROSA!

So it’s Malcolm in the Middle without the heart and humor?

I heard he used to be sheriff of Atlantic City.

Ok, I just commented with the word “jaunty” as well. Not even sure what that means but I guess I know what it sounds like.

Goddamn the jaunty music in that video

If I understand the story correctly, she did not pose for the picture specifically FOR this post...she dug up an old picture of her on campus with the sword because the lockdown reminded her of that time.

“This is why “allies” sometimes leave bad tastes in our mouths—because it is indicative of cashing in on privilege to even think that their little white voices are more important that those of the people who give blood, sweat and tears every day.”

Yup. Both are examples of guys who, from day one, were labeled as “going places” by management. They can fuck up in ways that would get others fired, the fans can be totally lukewarm or hostile to their push - they’re still going to be “top guys” because the owners of the company want it that way, and the company…

He just burnt up whatever goodwill he had built over the last few years by keeping his dumb mouth shut.

ha. good point.

Have enough people called you a stupid creep yet? Add me to the list.

It’s like Revenge of the Nerds, when that awkward dork casually rapes the girl. These unsocialized computer geeks don’t know how to be “cool” so they overcompensate by being hideous creeps.

We don’t HAVE to. You don’t HAVE to.

Meh. Nowadays, most people couldn’t find their own HOUSE on a map.

It doesn’t take balls, just a largely disposable income along with an underdeveloped maturity and sense of purpose.

That “cost of your soul” headline is pretty stupid.