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Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by toomuchtodo on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:16PM (#14346374)
Just because it's the workplace doesn't mean you can't have sex there. Every company's culture is different. Choose accordingly!

This does not mean harassment is okay. It is never okay.

Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by dragonwriter on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:39PM (#14346500)
Sex in the workplace that other people are aware of is not unlikely to be (or be part of, along with other things in the workplace that would be normal absent the sex happening alongside them) harassment.

Unless the sex is a bona fide part of the core business function, rather than an extra-curricular workplace activity.

Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by vikasg on Tuesday May 16, 2017 @11:18AM (#14350240)
There's a whole lot of difference between two colleagues consensually sneaking off to have sex and having a fucking designated sex room in the office for everyone to see.

You clearly never understood the phrase 'hostile work environment'.

Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by CCing on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:19PM (#14346394)
We have different ideas about workplace and sane culture.
Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by toomuchtodo on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:20PM (#14346400)
And that's okay. One size does not fit all.
Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by CCing on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:29PM (#14346452)
Not sure if your idea of workplace is good for a young girl that don't want be harassed every day.
Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by toomuchtodo on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:29PM (#14346457)
All of my comments explicitly say harrasment is never okay. I'm unsure how I could be more clear in that regard.

If you abuse, harass, or coerce someone, you should be shown no mercy. Otherwise, leave consenting adults to themselves if they're discrete.

Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by Mz on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:53PM (#14346555)
Otherwise, leave consenting adults to themselves if they're discrete.

There is NOTHING discreet about what you are suggesting. "Oh, excuse us while we go fuck in the designated fucking place at work while y'all keep working. Be right back for the next meeting in 20 minutes."

That is the exact opposite of discreetness and discretion.

Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by s73ver on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:34PM (#14346486)
At the same time, this environment puts pressure on people to engage in these activities, and that can lead to harassment.

Honestly, it is not that difficult to leave that stuff outside the office.

Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by CCing on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:31PM (#14346467)
Sure but you understand that with some cultures is more likely that this happen ?
Re:UploadVR sued over ‘rampant’ sexual behavior in workplace... by threeseed on Monday May 15, 2017 @08:43PM (#14346516)
> Just because it's the workplace doesn't mean you can't have sex there

Sorry but what on earth is wrong with you ?

Having sex at the workplace is both an Occupational Health & Safety and a Sexual Harassment issue. It is completely and utterly unacceptable in any normal workplace and in most countries it is illegal. The idea that it is part of a company's culture and therefore something people should just tolerate is downright offensive.