The Slow Newscast

That's it. The end. At least 5 victims have come forward now: Scarlett, K, Claire, Caroline, Julia. And there's more to come. Stop protecting him. Let this news break loud and strong.

Just in the reviews to see who has empathy for a sexual abusers! Masks off, we see you! Thanks for the excellent and complex story. Checks right out.

I found the coverage of the “Neil Gaiman” bit to be irresponsible, bordering on unethical. Innuendo, quick-clips that seem like the reporters are cutting context out, clear cases of the “victim saying ‘I consented,’ and the reporters just ignoring it and launching into their take, etc. The reporters clearly do not accept BDSM as a sexual activity, nor do they agree with a 20-year-old being an adult that can consent (which, by law, they are). The reporters may have bigger points – is BDSM assault? what is consent? can someone say they consent but withdraw it post-facto? – but the fact that they chose what appear to be regretful BUT CONSENTING adults is just irresponsible. Really shoddy work that comes across as a salacious way to hype their podcast/webpage.

How could anyone hear Scarlett’s words to Neil and come away with any impression other than she was way into it? ALL of it. Then to find out about her searches on #metoo and conversations with friends that say the exact opposite of what she was saying to Neil? She’s clearly a grifter with an agenda and this podcast supports her aims. How ludicrous that British law claims one cannot consent to sex that causes physical harm!! Everyone in the BDSM lifestyle knows that’s pure bollocks! What are you doing to women’s minds in the U. K.? Stop infantilizing grown women!

In a world of fast paced, breaking news, Tortoise stands out above the rest, as it methodically makes it’s way to the finish line, gathering info along the way. This is the kind of journalism we need more of in our world. Listen to Tortoise, you will not be disappointed.