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Re:McClure steps back at 500Startups after internal sexual m... by neom on Friday June 30, 2017 @10:20PM (#14674970)
I mean if we're going to debate labels: In my opinion it is completely inappropriate when your position of power, in a person setting, while referencing the professional setting, to discuss this. Maybe we could use the labels "abusive" or "predatory" or "toxic" if you'd prefer? Personally, I'm fine with "sexually harassive".
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Re:McClure steps back at 500Startups after internal sexual m... by thanksgiving on Saturday July 01, 2017 @05:47AM (#14676297)
I would much rather that because this had nothing to do with sex and everything to do with ego and power trips.

I don't think it is OK what he did but sexual harassment this is not. It is an advise of power, pure and simple.

We talk about the middle east being sexually repressed but look at ourselves in the us: why is everything a sex crime? Come on folks. We can do better.

Personally, I'd feel better with the sexually part removed. Who cares of the harassment is sexual? Harassment is harassment.

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