Two more women have come forward with allegations of sexual assault and abuse against Neil Gaiman following the initial accusations about the author.

Following initial investigation in July, three more women come forward, including one who signed NDA following her experience with author

Edit: Not sure why the link abstract says two. The article clearly says three.

  • solsangraal@lemmy.zipEnglish
    1211·
    3 months ago

    jesus fucking christ does everyone have to turn out to be a fucking asshole?

    • massive_bereavement@fedia.io
      55·
      3 months ago

      My reaction as well. At least Terry Pratchett left us too early but he is not touched by any of this shit.

      I meant it as him and Gaiman being friends.

    • naevaTheRat@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      311·
      3 months ago

      Power is pretty corrupting and anyone who is a famous person (as in, public enough to maintain fame as opposed to just broad recognition) probably has a bit of an ego.

      I mean your average normal person would be like “Don’t idolise me, I’m just someone who writes books you like. Now please leave me alone” not posting on tumblr to adoring young fans.

      • solsangraal@lemmy.zipEnglish
        16·
        3 months ago

        i don’t like to assume everyone famous or powerful is a rapey asshole. but the more time goes by, the less shocked i am when i hear about it

      • Crashumbc@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        3 months ago

        Your normal person would start out as “don’t idolize me” but that much attention is in itself corrupting over time.

        Enough people tell you, your shit doesn’t stink, and eventually you believe them. From there it just gets worse.