Universities Under Investigation Re: Handling Sexual Assault

[Kevin]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I remember that thread very well. The fact remains that thread (and the public outcry over the Duke Lacrosse situation) was rooted in more than rape allegations.

It is an unfounded assumption to come into this thread citing that 2006 thread. Use comments from this thread if you want to accuse GCers of bias.

That thread stands for itself. In 2006, there were (and I guess still are) GCers with very clear bias. I don't recall you taking a strong position either way, but I could be wrong.

That thread stands as at least anecdotal evidence that there is a strong bias against individuals accused of sexual misconduct. The same goes for accused child molesters, child porn possessors, etc. It's one of those crimes where even if you can prove you're innocent (which isn't your burden at law), your reputation is tainted.

And I think that Duke story is a very good example of all of that. There isn't a better example I can think of.

[honorgal]

Originally Posted by Kevin

That thread stands for itself. In 2006, there were (and I guess still are) GCers with very clear bias. I don't recall you taking a strong position either way, but I could be wrong.

That thread stands as at least anecdotal evidence that there is a strong bias against individuals accused of sexual misconduct. The same goes for accused child molesters, child porn possessors, etc.It's one of those crimes where even if you can prove you're innocent (which isn't your burden at law), your reputation is tainted.

And I think that Duke story is a very good example of all of that. There isn't a better example I can think of.

And all three crimes have a history of being hyped into epidemics and moral panics.