Did everyone know that April is Sexual Assault Awareness month?

[rhienelleth]

No? Well, it is. Normally, I would let something like this go by without too much more than a lifted eyebrow, and commenting on the f-list to those who posted about it. But given yesterday's post about rape, and the fact that this month we're supposed to be spreading awareness of things that relate to sexual assault, I could not let this pass

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[eretria]

Thank you. For this post today, for the one yesterday, and for last year's one.

[rhienelleth]

Welcome. :) I'm willing to do whatever I can to up awareness and make people think.

[aka_paloma]

So this is what Cons have come to? Boob-touching? I'm not quite sure how to fully express my disgust. And I can easily see how this could end badly if it were to continue at future Cons. I really don't know what else to say other than it makes me both sad and angry that we even need a sexual assault awareness month or posts like yours, Rhien, but thank you for taking the time to write about this issue over the last couple of days.

[rhienelleth]

Well, hopefully this was an isolated event. But yeah, I certainly will not be attending any Cons where I know something like this is happening.

[marypseud]

Here via metafandom.
Certain people who see pictures of such events (don't tell me that there weren't cell phones a-glowin' taking shots) will be more interested in attending a convention where something like this is happening. But of course! Why, they saw on the Internet that you can grope any woman you want!
Many broken fingers to ensue, I think.

[miniglik]

Oooooh. Bad Idea

[rhienelleth]

Oh, God! See, stories like that are EXACTLY why things like this shouldn't happen - all it takes is one a-hole who takes things as an open invitation for whatever, and suddenly you are in serious trouble. And mob mentality is dangerous in any situation. *shudders*

Jeez, every fun loving college girl in the world should read this. I'm glad it ended safely for you (and for her!)

[khym_chanur]

He was friendly and it was a public place. I wasn't getting on his shoulders to take my top off, so I didn't even relate it to what happened to the other girl. So I got up. IMMEDIATELY he told me I had to take my top off now, and he started calling to his friends and the surrounding males. I asked to get down and he ignored me.

Holy shit!

[rhienelleth]

Thank you! I was just so aghast when I read about this and no one involved seemed to have the slightest clue how dangerous it could be.

And welcome! I friended back. Writing + SCC fan = can't have too many on my f-list! (SCC is my latest obsession fandom.) My list is still somewhat manageable, most days.

[lamardeuse]

Word. Thank you for this.

[rhienelleth]

Welcome. :)