To the physical aspect of Solomon's point number 1. I have taught self defense in the past for years.
Rule #1:
Don't be in the situation.
Interpretation:
Obviously don't walk down a dark alley alone. But in this context, don't deal with it alone. Be sure people know you are in danger. Surround yourself with colleagues, friends and those whom you trust. Solomon is spot on: Don't be alone physically, emotionally, professionally.
Predators first isolate prey from the herd. Be smart enough to recognize this and avoid it.
And please, if a situation feels sketchy, remove yourself. Stubborn does not equal heroism. Be proactive with your safety and well being. It is yours.
Our Industry:
Our industry is _not_ fucked. I am part of that industry and I refuse to be characterized thusly.
I can sympathize with Jesse's indictment of the industry as a whole and do not cast aspersion on someone in her situation reacting as she has. I am sorry that it came to that level of frustration, pain, fear for her.
However we who are _not_ experiencing the stress of such a terrible situation are obliged to keep a level head. As a group we need to recast the cause of her frustration (and that of others in similar situations) into something more effective. Individual people in our industry are fucked. Let's identify these individuals and remove them from our industry.
Finally, to echo on another of Solomon's key points: Let's do it legally.
Thank you to Docker for seeking to identify these _individuals_ and prosecute them.
Rule #1:
Don't be in the situation.
Interpretation:
Obviously don't walk down a dark alley alone. But in this context, don't deal with it alone. Be sure people know you are in danger. Surround yourself with colleagues, friends and those whom you trust. Solomon is spot on: Don't be alone physically, emotionally, professionally.
Predators first isolate prey from the herd. Be smart enough to recognize this and avoid it.
And please, if a situation feels sketchy, remove yourself. Stubborn does not equal heroism. Be proactive with your safety and well being. It is yours.
Our Industry:
Our industry is _not_ fucked. I am part of that industry and I refuse to be characterized thusly.
I can sympathize with Jesse's indictment of the industry as a whole and do not cast aspersion on someone in her situation reacting as she has. I am sorry that it came to that level of frustration, pain, fear for her.
However we who are _not_ experiencing the stress of such a terrible situation are obliged to keep a level head. As a group we need to recast the cause of her frustration (and that of others in similar situations) into something more effective. Individual people in our industry are fucked. Let's identify these individuals and remove them from our industry.
Finally, to echo on another of Solomon's key points: Let's do it legally.
Thank you to Docker for seeking to identify these _individuals_ and prosecute them.