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    1. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 5 Dec 2017

      I wrote a piece for a mainstream outlet (not the NYT), mentioning the sexual assault allegations against Roy Moore. Some nervous lawyer edited it to "sexual misconduct." I said, okay, pull my piece. They reverted back to "sexual assault." Writers, don't let them lawyer you down.

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    2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 5 Dec 2017

      By the way, I think it is appropriate to be careful, and not unduly smear people with allegations and accusations, but it is ridiculous to claim that we cannot correctly describe the accusations especially after multiple non-anonymous accusers have come forward. Spine up, media.

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    3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 5 Dec 2017

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Jon Stevens-Hall

      Not correctly distinguishing between the severity of the situation, too, is a great disservice to both victims and accused! Accused of molesting minors is not in the same universe as many of the other accusations. It all matters, but so does severity.https://twitter.com/JonHall_/status/938122683530825728 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Jon Stevens-Hall @JonStevensHall
      Replying to @zeynep
      Well done. The term "Misconduct" removes victims from the dialog.
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    4. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 5 Dec 2017

      Look, there is a whole range of human "misconduct". We can get mad at it all. Some, we try to forgive, move on. Some cross such a line that we have laws, and even when the law does not work as it should, we remain in recoil. Blur that line, and society will become unlivable.

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      zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 5 Dec 2017

      zeynep tufekci Retweeted Alex Bowles

      Yes though a flood of false accusations *can* be used to smear, too. I *do* think we should worry about protecting basic rights of the accused, too, especially in the age of social media. But no "one simple rule" to get out of using judgment.https://twitter.com/alexqgb/status/938128880313032707 …

      zeynep tufekci added,

      Alex Bowles @alexqgb
      Replying to @zeynep @svateboje
      Smearing is saying (or suggesting) a conviction when there's merely been an accusation. Describing the accusation clearly and directly is the opposite of a smear.
      11:35 AM - 5 Dec 2017
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        2. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 5 Dec 2017

          I want to clarify: obfuscation of allegations of serious crimes by conflating them with much less severe ones is a form of censorship. It's censorship by conflation. That's why I couldn't put my name on it. This isn't taking a giant stance; it's a basic responsibility.

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        3. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 5 Dec 2017

          zeynep tufekci Retweeted Sherri

          Yes, women coming together to find a common voice represent a breakthrough; it will be attacked via false claims, challenging credibility, victim wearing down, and conflating types of assault/misconduct. That's actually what my piece is about!https://twitter.com/sjellis_0220/status/938222208639434752 …

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          Sherri @sjellis_0220
          Replying to @zeynep
          This tweet is as equally important as the 1st one. Too bad it didn't get as many likes/retweets. False accusations of sexual assault should be punished severely so those strong enough to come forward and tell the truth will be believed without question. Thank you. #MeToo
          2 replies 18 retweets 104 likes
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        4. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 6 Dec 2017

          Positive update: the editor at the outlet has contacted me, and they are assuring me that they will fix the procedure so that lawyer changes go through editors (with news judgment!) so the default isn't censorship by pointless, legalistic caution.

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        5. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 6 Dec 2017

          zeynep tufekci Retweeted matt blaze

          It wasn't in the title but in the piece but whenever I can, I negotiate title as hard as I can, and recommend everyone try to do so! Title is what most people see of your piece! Shouldn't be unilaterally up to the publication.https://twitter.com/mattblaze/status/938196388386615297 …

          zeynep tufekci added,

          matt blazeVerified account @mattblaze
          Replying to @zeynep
          Excellent. But lucky you found out the title before it ran. I’ve sometimes been surprised when a piece is published.
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        6. zeynep tufekci‏Verified account @zeynep 6 Dec 2017

          zeynep tufekci Retweeted Ahmet Alp Balkan

          "Misconduct" covers such a wide range that I believe using the word to lump together everything from the smallest transgression to sexual assault, molestation of minors and rape is a form of censorship via conflation, and corruption of thought.https://twitter.com/ahmetb/status/938145445305466880 …

          zeynep tufekci added,

          Ahmet Alp Balkan @ahmetb
          Replying to @zeynep
          Many, including @NPR is using phrase “sexual misconduct”. It’s unbelievable even they’re doing this, planning to stop my recurring donations.
          4 replies 24 retweets 92 likes
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        1. svateboje‏ @svateboje 5 Dec 2017
          Replying to @zeynep

          these days i’m enjoying learning a tiny bit about the sizeable interdisciplinary literature accumulated over the nearly 50 years of wrestling w/ sexual harassment in theory & practice. not much is simple here.

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        1. Norma dePlume‏ @Marcodeplume 5 Dec 2017
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          “Suspected of rape” vs “rapist” is fair. To knock it down to “sexual misconduct” just makes it confusing.

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