Comic book writer Brian Wood accused of sexual harassment for making pass at a woman eight years ago.

Sasha_ · 2013-11-26T20:06:54+00:00

Men build something, in this case the entire culture of comics and fandom, then women come in and demand it changes to suit them. They don't see anything wrong in slandering and shaming men when it suits them. In this case they're actually trying to destroy this poor bastard's career.

What he should have done is throw it right back at them. He should have said 'This is a lie, and I'm consulting with my lawyer to examine possible options for redress. Until then all I can say is that I reject these allegations categorically."

The four (4) categories of slander that are actionable under US law are (i) accusing someone of a crime; (ii) alleging that someone has a foul or loathsome disease; (iii) adversely reflecting on a person's fitness to conduct their business or trade; and (iv) imputing serious sexual misconduct.

The plaintiff need only prove that someone had published the statement to any third party. No proof of special damages is required.

Men need to learn. Lawyer up.

Ted8367 · 2013-11-27T00:15:05+00:00

Atheism, gaming, IT, now comic books... all the same story. The ladies' method works. Expect more of it, wherever there is money and attention.

Arn13 · 2013-11-26T22:30:43+00:00

I’m going to give [Wood] the benefit of the doubt here and say maybe he really just has no clue that his behavior was wrong. [...] So how about we use this opportunity to link arms and work towards finding ways to fix this?

So basically she says: I have the right to tell the whole world you are a bad man, and I have the right to unilaterally determine what constitutes a bad man even if he didn't break any laws, but since I don't like the idea of being held accountable for the legitimacy of my accusation or for its consequences, I'll "give you the benefit of the doubt". And then, having covered my own ass, I'll tell you to learn a valuable lesson from the experience of having your name defamed. Oh, and you still need to be fixed.

Where have we heard this shit before?

Men who are unjustly accused of rape can sometimes gain from the experience. (Catherine Comins, prominent feminist)

Bartab · 2013-11-26T23:37:54+00:00

I'm starting to feel like this type of "name and shame" tactic is just going to get even more popular. With people like Adriana Richards getting widely applauded because of her bullshit, more people are going to follow suit. They don't get checked, so they can smear someones name and not face any consequences. We need a strategy to combat this. Too many media outlets just run with this kind of crap.

c0mputar · 2013-11-26T19:54:33+00:00

That was sexual harassment? Lol, so fucking clueless.

At most it might be harassment, depending on the post-incident internet communications, but that's it. He was attracted, tried to show his interest, was drunk and came off like a dumbass, and was turned down. What happened later is typical misinterpretation of prior events spilling onto the internet where people don't filter all that well. Sounds like a lot of dating encounters for both men and women. But to get that called harassment requires a very liberal interpretation that quite frankly isn't legally sound.

Sexual harassment? A single sexual advance or proposition isn't sexual harassment unless it involves physical or coercive actions. We know the post-incident communications were not advances, so sexual harassment can be eliminated. Harassment? Details are sparse.

Good way to repel prospective male consumers though, just label such activities as sexual harassment worthy enough to get one publicly named. That'll win you support.

Reminds me of elevatorgate. Professional victim spins incident into a terrible crime so that they can crusade against misogyny and sexism. Nevermind that it goes both ways, and was still a gross over-reaction. However, it works like a charm, and splits the community in two.

2013-11-27T01:41:23+00:00

I like this article.

'Brian Wood sexually harassed me and it has colored all my interactions since!'

'Ummmmmmmmmmm I hit on you at a bar, you shot me down and I left.'

'OK! Maybe you were ignorant of your oppressive misogyny SO I'LL FORGIVE YOU BUT WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS STUFF'.

endlessmatthew · 2013-11-26T23:07:30+00:00

The comic book world is extremely feminist, I know people in the industry that wont even talk women they don't know, beyond the standard small talk at con tables, for fear of being labeled a harasser, But Feminist guys like steve niles get away with calling a guy a faggot, multiple times after stealing his girlfriend ( recording and blog of incidents ) actually threatening him on tape, but he is ok. But a guy makes a pass at a girl eight years ago and its boycott time? WTF

blueoak9 · 2013-11-27T02:11:40+00:00

"the culture of misogyny and sexual harassment that pervades the comic book industry"

Would this be the same comic book industry that has star manginas like Brian Bendis at its apex? The same industry that is always sucking up to women despite women not giving a shit about comics?

steelheader · 2013-11-26T22:12:35+00:00

I'm surprised that an employer would hire her in the first place. She seems like a large risk and liability waiting to happen.

2013-11-26T22:23:35+00:00

Christ the thread for this over in /r/comicbooks was just ridiculous.

Macdaddy357 · 2013-11-27T00:38:22+00:00

Sexual harassment is too often what women call it when a man they don't find attractive dares to speak to them. This makes legitimate cases like a boss saying F*** me or you're fired seem less believable.

poorscribbler · 2013-11-27T02:37:55+00:00

Not to mention that this particular accuser's MO is to point out how "sexist" the comic industry is. It is literally her most significant contribution to the discussion. She poses as a legitimate comicista, but pot-stirring is all she's got.

2013-11-27T22:21:16+00:00

Can't find the sexual harassment; I must be blinded by my privilege.
Seriously, according to her account he was an ass to her, but it shows a great deal of entitlement and immaturity to start publicly whining about it.

Title	Comic book writer Brian Wood accused of sexual harassment for making pass at a woman eight years ago.
Author	Sasha_
Upvotes	95
Comments	36
Date	November 26, 2013 6:54 PM UTC (12 years ago)
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