You are arguing a different thing, then.
The point that was being discussed was whether or not "bad reputations are hard to repair". GP argued that this is not the case and did use an example of someone who got a bad reputation and (to my understanding) has not managed to establish himself in a prestigious position as the one he had.
Re:Update on Hiring Plans
by mynameisvlad on Friday June 03, 2022 @11:58AM
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"Bad reputations are hard to repair" within the context of a comment thread talking about people renegging on their accepted offers, yes.
I additionally think that trying to compare someone rescinding an offer with Damore and co is irrelevant when the actions are nowhere near equal, and therefore the reactions would also not be anywhere near the same.