The DM comments section at the height of the Weinstein scandal was - interesting - to say the least.
Many men seemed to have that tunnel-visioned, simplistic mindset that many women in Hollywood are mercenary and don't care about the casting couch, even, that it was a transaction that was to be expected (in old Hollywood, Joan Crawford's climb to the top was full of such tawdry tales - if you believe what you read). Or even that some "regretted" sleeping with Weinstein and then changed their minds to make them look like a victim rather than a consenting partner, because they felt guilt or shame, or feared for their public image.
I don't doubt this happens, but I bet this is uncommon. Concentrating on this aspect diminishes the pain, frustration and hurt these women have gone through - who did they have to complain to? How could they ressurect their career after angering an influential, evil man? Some rising starlets' careers seemed to fade out after they crossed him, (funny that), and how heartbreaking it must be to be stonewalled after years of hard work trying to build your profile.
I wonder what to make of Jennifer Lawrence, you hear some not-very-nice stories about her as a person, in general. I do know that her property was reported as selling for many millions less than the asking price, recently -
according to the DM, anyway, yesterday.
What we can say with absolute certainty is, rape and manipulation is about power, and Mr Weinstein is the one who abused that power and got away with it for a long time. Harvey also had associates who collaborated in his sleazy "meetings", or who had suspicions but turned a blind eye, who should also be accountable. It's been an open secret in Hollywood for years! (
Remember that Courtney Love quote?).
Bet there are other similar ratbags who are (I hope) quivering in their boots.