I don't get this - JH-B is quoting a tweet that explicitly discusses women being 'groped' and 'sexually harassed' by claiming it was 'flirting'. Was she hoping nobody reads the quoted tweet? Just trolling?https://twitter.com/JuliaHB1/status/956246482138681344 …
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But you are doubting the FT's journalism! The journalists says she was groped and she spoke to several others who says they were, too. How is this 'flirting' unless you are saying she is misreporting and lying about it?
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Yes, she can vouch for herself and women she spoke to, but not the other 120+ when there. I think they knew what was expected of them and took the gig anyway. Their choice.
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She never claimed it happened to every woman there. But you agree she and the women she spoke to were not just being flirted with then, but were groped and sexually harassed. So why did you minimise what happened to them as only 'flirting' when you believe it wasn't?
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I’m not minimising it. In many large gatherings of drunk people late at night, there is likely to be some sexual interaction. If sexual assaults were happening on a grand scale, it’s weird that the FT don’t have footage of it, don’t you think?
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You go, girl. Keep defending those rich guys. They don't have lawyers or money or any kind of voice - you be their voice. Keep fighting for the oppressed rich men who can't do it for themselves. Voice of the people, Julia. You're a veritable Martina Luther Queen. Love ya, sister.
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The women had their phones confiscated. Non disclosure clauses in contracts. Now why would that occur ?

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So they couldn’t take pix and sell stories to the tabloids, of course.
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What stories would those be?
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Tabloids not full of stories of appropriate behaviour; non groping; no offers of sex/jobs at charity events.
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Rich powerful men getting pissed and rowdy with young women. That sells quite well, I believe.
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‘Rowdy’ ? Raised voices? Singing along to the disco? There is a huge tabloid market for such stories? Undisputedly there is a market for harassment stories (whether or not defined as ‘rowdy’ behaviour by some).
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As a councillor, I’m sure you’re well aware that a NDA doesn’t act as a defensive in a sexual misconduct case. The NDA is to keep the privacy of those in attendance. The allegations are abhorrent, but to assume that all these women were lambs to slaughter is ludicrous.
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These Russian boys gets more eloquent, but still they can’t really comprehend normal decent thought.
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Are you still defending those snowflake wealthy men who can't stand up for themselves? That's it, Jools, you show 'em. All those silly girls signing NDAs, being groped without actually footage and having to earn a living. You keep punching down, girl. It's a good look.
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They had their phones confiscated? They signed NDAs?
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Tell you what
@JuliaHB1 you sign the NDA, hand over your phone, stick on a short dress and do the same sort of gig for £170 or so. Let us know how it goes for you.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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