Re:Jon Ronson: How a Tweet Can Ruin Your Life
by adekok on Thursday March 05, 2015 @08:53AM
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> No, she doesn't look empathetic, but, considering the broader context, how much empathy can you reasonably expect?
Lots. The "broader context" is that people who aren't Hank harassed her. As a result, she suggests that Hank organized that harassment.
i.e. she isn't sympathetic to Hank because of a ridiculous excuse she invented.
I understand you want to have sympathy for a victim. Fine. Sympathize with Adria for the abuse she got. But also point out that her lack of empathy for Hank is itself a red flag.
Lots. The "broader context" is that people who aren't Hank harassed her. As a result, she suggests that Hank organized that harassment.
i.e. she isn't sympathetic to Hank because of a ridiculous excuse she invented.
I understand you want to have sympathy for a victim. Fine. Sympathize with Adria for the abuse she got. But also point out that her lack of empathy for Hank is itself a red flag.