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In reply to the discussion: Online abuse, leaked nudes and revenge porn: this is nothing less than terrorism against women [View all]Eric J in MN
(35,621 posts)52. There have been lots of celebrities whose photos were leaked previously.
They weren't as popular as Jennifer Lawrence.
People are letting their fondness for Jennifer Lawrence lead them to treat this as a crisis, when they didn't treat previous cases as a crisis.
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Online abuse, leaked nudes and revenge porn: this is nothing less than terrorism against women [View all]
seabeyond
Sep 2014
OP
who is the worse offender? creating DU women rape porn fantasy? rape threats? or uppity women that
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#4
I understand what you are saying. It is happening to me, also. My last two hides happened
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#6
yes. taken out of jury pool. taken out of serving in host. all kinds of means, shutting us down. nt
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#8
Yes, it is built into the system, whether it is an unintentional consequence or not, It Is Inherent
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#13
i know. lol. after 3, 4, 5th kick off du, i was hearing rumblings i should feel shame. lol.
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#14
I stand with you, sea. I am learning a lesson but, I don't think it is the one intended.
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#24
the throwing around the cum at me, specifically, were hidden. The OP was allowed to stand,
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#9
I logged in just to see the hidden post by Baines???? If that hide is not proof that their are
AuntPatsy
Sep 2014
#10
Yes, sheshe2, she is still flagged. her Transparency Tab is still Yellow. She can not post
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#29
no. she is not flagged. flagged is two or more hides, small period of time. cannot pm.
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#31
I am using the word FLAGGED because her Transparency Tab is FLAGGED bright YELLOW
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#33
I think sea did mean FLAGGED FOR REVIEW and YES there is a difference.
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#34
yup. ism. you are so right on. now it is so, in the face, people simply cannot pretend,
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#15
you wonder how a whole lot of powerful rich men are getting away with misogyny? lol.
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#23
If Longoria didn't want that creep to call her, she shouldn't have owned a phone.
Orrex
Sep 2014
#35
Leaked nudes weren't called "terrorism" after it happened to Vanessa Hudgens or Scarlett Johansson.
Eric J in MN
Sep 2014
#37
Who called it "terrorism" after it happened to Vanessa Hudgens or Scarlett Johansson? NT
Eric J in MN
Sep 2014
#39
15 yrs ago is not today. that would be the first and simplest explanation. what is clear,
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#41
this is where i am having issues with your post. did you read the article? cause i can see no way
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#40
It simply wasn't recognized then, but it's all part of the same pattern, obviously. n/t
pnwmom
Sep 2014
#44
Should people who posted hacked-and-leaked photos of nude celebrities be charged with terrorism
Eric J in MN
Sep 2014
#45
There are different levels of all crimes, including terrorism. So, no, they shouldn't go to prison
pnwmom
Sep 2014
#49
this article has gone beyond talking about merely hacking, talking about a social structure that is
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#66
Hence, you're not taking exception with the actual premise of the article, merely the use of idioms
LanternWaste
Sep 2014
#83
i really wish more would take serious thought with what this article is saying.
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#84
The premise is calling "deliberately outrageous acts designed to create a spectacle and to instill
LanternWaste
Sep 2014
#86
merely a thing to use, not a human. yes. it is clear the message. that is precisely what they are
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#88
Your allegation rather than an objective analysis. And yet it does indeed, spread fear.
LanternWaste
Sep 2014
#96
werent you in the continuous threads defending the right to view the pictures and ignoring the women
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#73
it is being used in the manner it is defined. not your way, but the proper manner. nt
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#78
ahhhh. i believe i was mixing you up with another. at least he has an interest in womens issues.
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#76
now you are holding tight to the term terrorism. here is a simple definition for you.
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#65
what a stupid conclusion you give to a well argued article. cause people like this woman? really?
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#59
There really is an implied aspect of intimidation to it. Somewhat similar to the rape/murder threats
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#89
interesting. and i would also like to explore, the women that do not intimidate.
seabeyond
Sep 2014
#91