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The SEX ALLEGATIONS Megathread

LucidSDreamr said:
its funny because she is saying weinstein hired peopl e to frame her instead of just admitting it was her coke

I'm resentful of some of them because more than one of them continued to put themselves in a room alone with harvey to get raped a 2nd or 3rd time so that they could get more acting parts. Don't complain about it 15 years later then.
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It's interesting you don't resent Harvey Weinstein. Is there something you need to share?
 
Quentin Tarantino knew what was going on because of what his girlfriend went through.

He didnt do anything about it.

What does that make him? A shit boyfriend putting his career first? Enabler? Coward?

George Clooney knew him as a "womaniser", didnt believe his outrageous conquest stories and denies knowing he was a sexual predator.

Truth or protecting himself from being labeled an enabler?
 
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zephyr said:
Quentin Tarantino knew what was going on because of what his girlfriend went through.

He didnt do anything about it.

What does that make him? A shit boyfriend putting his career first? Enabler? Coward?

George Clooney knew him as a "womaniser", didnt believe his outrageous conquest stories and denies knowing he was a sexual predator.

Truth or protecting himself from being labeled an enabler?
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The latter.

At the end of day its not Clooney's job to police Weinstein's personal life though
 
LucidSDreamr said:
Nice ad hom pointing nothing specific out about the discussion. That's what happens when you get caught lying i guess.
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Considering my choices were stupid or selective, I would suggest that my reply was quite reasonable.

Look, you've humiliated yourself in this thread and inadvertently revealed some extremely unflattering personal information, so why don't you quit digging?

And now I'm a liar.

Well I am female... ;)
 
WTF is going on?

Every day I see the news another famous person is getting accused of a sex crime. Wtf is going on here? I mean I know the world's gone crazy but what's with all of these allegations all of the sudden? 8(
 
^ It's the #MeToo campaign isn't it. Like a dam break.

Some of the cases make me feel a bit uneasy wrt what a 'sexual assault' is, and that it risks blurring the distinction between things like serial rape and physical abuse (GBH) vs coercive power and harassment, by blending them all into a similar description.

But this is clearly a conversation we (as in society) need to have.
 
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nuttynutskin said:
Every day I see the news another famous person is getting accused of a sex crime. Wtf is going on here? I mean I know the world's gone crazy but what's with all of these allegations all of the sudden? 8(
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i think it's a reaction to the insanity of what is going on in the world. it is a bit like a dam breaking, and i think it's really important that we use this opportunity and the responsibility that comes with it to make it very clear that no matter what sort of power or status you have, it is not ok to use it to sexually manipulate or coerce people you have power over.
essentially - there are people who make absolutely no secret of using their power and professional influence to manipulate people sexually.
the people that have been compelled to speak out about this phenomenon are - i suspect - driven by a desire to counteract some of this madness. donald trump is not above the law - and neither was harvey weinstein.

yesterday this campaign actually got kinda personal for me, because it hit someone i know and have had professional dealings with - a music promoter from my hometown who i have known for at least ten years.

BREAKING // Australian Tour Promoter Accused Of Sexual Misconduct



Allegations of sexual misconduct have surfaced overnight, against Dave Cutbush, the man behind the Perth based Life Is Noise touring company.

*UPDATE 1435 AEST 16/12* – More allegations against Dave Cutbush surface.

Hysteria has been contacted by a young woman, Lucy Hind, who has recently posted screenshots of a conversation between herself and Cutbush.

Ms Hind advised that she has previously posted, but they were overlooked and as a woman working in the music industry, she didn’t name names due to the fear of repercussions to her name and her standing and career. Which sadly, is the case with so many who are scared to come forward about any sort of assault or abuse.

You can see her screenshots below, and please, if you have experienced any form of harassment, assault, victimisation or bullying in this industry or any, please report it to authorities or someone who can help you handle the situation. You will be fully supported. #meNOmore.

*UPDATE 1744 AEST* – Statement from Dave Cutbush

The now former director of Life Is Noise has made the following statement regarding the allegations:

Dave Cutbush’s statement

To everyone this may concern,

I would like to address the accusations levelled in social media and beyond about my conduct. It is true that in the past I have acted poorly and in a manner that is inappropriate and sleazy.

Using my male privilege to gain sexual favours has been disrespectful towards women. I have used my position in the music industry to my advantage. I have propositioned women much younger than me and have behaved creepily in person at music events and online.

I wish to apologise to the many women I have hurt. However, I don’t expect forgiveness. It has taken me too long to realise I have created situations which made women in the music community and beyond feel uncomfortable or unsafe. I’m now committed to examining my actions and learning ways to change.

The #metoo campaign and more recently the #menomore campaign has been weighing heavily on my mind. I thought this day would come when my actions and behaviours would be exposed, and I deserve to be found out.

Specifically, I would like to apologise to the young girl in Sydney I asked out for a drink. This was a few years ago and she was 16 at the time, and this proposition was not appropriate as I was almost 20 years older. I am sorry for that. It was entirely out of line.

Whilst I have acted shamefully and said things I regret, I have at no stage physically or sexually abused anyone. This is something of which I am certain. Any allegations to the contrary are untrue.

I have been removed, effective immediately as a Director of Life Is Noise and will have no future involvement in the company. I would like to offer my sincere apologies to my former business partner, whom is in no way responsible for my actions and behaviours.

I humbly acknowledge these mistakes have not just affected the many women I have hurt but everyone around me, my family, friends and colleagues who have stuck up for me over the years. I sincerely apologise to you all.

But most of all I am sorry to the many women I have treated inappropriately, hit on, been sleazy towards or any other negative, disrespectful behaviour. Should anyone wish to speak with me in person, I am here to offer you my apology face to face. There are no excuses for what I have done.

I am also seeking treatment for substance abuse problems which is not an excuse for my behaviour but an explanation of the context surrounding such poor actions.

I want to respectfully acknowledge my wrongs and educate myself to be a more compassionate human and show more respect to women.

I will be taking time to deeply reflect on ways to change and be a better person. None of these words makes this right. But I am genuinely and deeply sorry.

*UPDATE 13:50 AEST* Sleep cancel Aus and NZ Appearances

The ripple effect of these allegations are now beginning to affect the promoters planned tours. American band Sleep, scheduled to tour Australia and New Zealand with Life Is Noise in January, have just announced that they will be cancelling their upcoming tour.

You can read their statement here:

UPDATE 1132 AEST: Cutbush removed from Life Is Noise in light of allegations

The Co-Director of Life Is Noise, Jack Midalia, has come forward to address the allegations against Cutbush and made the following statement via the Life Is Noise Facebook page:

With supporting statements from many musicians and venues in the Australian music industry, these allegations are being taken seriously and any victims are urged to come forward to the authorities in regards to this, and any other sexual abuse matter, that they have experienced.

Social media posts calling for boycotts of the upcoming Life Is Noise tours have brought to light these allegations, with a number of comments from both women and men calling out the tour promoter for his alleged predatory behaviour.

One young woman posted a conversation she had with the promoter where he suggested ‘hooking up in Sydney,’ and after learning she was only 16 at the time, persisted in asking to meet up with her.


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Another individual has made a substantial post about Cutbush and his abusive ways, accusing him of inappropriate behaviour towards an underage girl at a High On Fire show. You can read the post here.

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Many more have come forward with their own comments, including those who claim to be in the know, such as rival tour promoter Robert MacManus, who suggests that this alleged behaviour has continued for some time in the below post.



MacManus, who has his own chequered past, was a former business associate of Cutbush. The pair severed ties in 2012 after a proposed tour with drone metal group Sunn O))) was cancelled under acrimonious circumstances.

This story will continue to be updated as more news comes to hand.

Additional reporting: Tom Valcanis
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my response to the news?
i wasn't in the least bit suprised, or shocked. i've always thought the guy was a fucking asshole.
over the years i've gotten to know 'friends' of his, but i've never heard anyone say anything nice about him ever. he's a cunt.

but why did he get away with it for so long?
i will hazard a guess and say that people expect music promoters (like hollywood executives) to be sleaze bags. i've known many people that work as promoters, and it's almost like a prerequisite for that kind of work.

but that doesn't make it acceptable, doesn't make it ok.
the fact that the issue is getting this exposure is a powerful step towards a social change in that industry and that culture.

i - and girls i've been in bands with, or been friends with (who have had to work with him and others like him) know this, and keep our guard up around him - whether he's inviting you to his house after the show (for unspecified reasons), offering your band a support slot for some big-name touring act or making inappropriate and sexually disparaging remarks to young women in your presence.

those are all things that i've personally witnessed from this guy. but if i had known any specifics of his abusive behavior towards women, i'd like to think i would have been more forthcoming about discussing the issue - privately or publicly, and i certainly wouldn't have wanted (me or my friends to have) anything to do with his touring promotions company

i can see why some people are sceptical of why this is exploding now, but it really has created a mass media platform and a backdrop for people with no power, influence or status in the media to actually be heard. from the outside looking in, it may look like a whole lot of todo about nothing - but i've kinda realised how profound this 'movement' is.
it's good to see people using social media to do some good and affect real change in the world.

the groundswell is really helping people who have lived with this for too long. it's hard to speak out against people influence in your community.

for instance, within the music community that both dave cutbush and i are a part of, i think everyone knew he was a creep.

but as a musician i was careful what i said about him, because he had a huge amount of influence in the businesses that could elevate (such as radio and the promotion he ran until a few days ago) - or ostracise - you personally, and any band you are associated with.

i wouldn't go as far as to call him a 'powerbroker' - beecause the scene i know him through was such a smalltime concern - but he did abuse his influence for years.
and the only reason the allegations (which he accepts, incidentally) is the ongoing, so-called #metoo campaigm.

there does appear to be a bit of a blurring of the reports of "sexual misconduct" and "sexual assault" - i've read a couple of reports of this latest development - but i think that's simply sloppy reporting, or lazy journalism.

people finding their voices to stand up to creeps who act with impunity because of their social status is long overdue.
 
It's good that social media has some positive sides to it. I don't know what platforms he was using other than just texting but lately I've been hearing more and more how FB in general just increases one's sense of isolation. I mostly always feel mentally worse after using FB, but it does seem useful for finding long lost friends.

At least here I don't have to project an image that my life is perfect.

Sorry this incident apparently might affect promoting gigs. I know for some musician's this could be their main livelihood.
 
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nuttynutskin said:
Every day I see the news another famous person is getting accused of a sex crime. Wtf is going on here? I mean I know the world's gone crazy but what's with all of these allegations all of the sudden? 8(
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A lot of women suddenly feel emboldened to come out whereas previously they might have been too embarrassed or afraid to go public with their rape stories. Strength in numbers
 
FLA said:
It's good that social media has some positive sides to it. I don't know what platforms he was using other than just texting but lately I've been hearing more and more how FB in general just increases one's sense of isolation. I mostly always feel mentally worse after using FB, but it does seem useful for finding long lost friends.

At least here I don't have to project an image that my life is perfect.
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most of my fb friends are fellow blers, so i don't really get the "pretending you're perfect" thing, tho i dont post incriminating stuff on there like i have on here, ie, trip reports and those kinds of things. I also don't really understand how its more isolating, but I've always preferred text over voice and have been an internet native since the mid 90s.
 
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