Geoffrey Rush Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Exposing Himself

[nightshade]

@DeadlyDuo I didn't know that was Pirates of the Caribbean! I think I've seen some of one of them!

 

[DeadlyDuo]

@DeadlyDuo I didn't know that was Pirates of the Caribbean! I think I've seen some of one of them!

You've probably seen the one that barely had Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush's character) in it which was the 2nd one lol.

 

[Mr Trick]

So is he someone famous then? Shall I stay living under my rock?

He's a very good actor. Was excellent in Quills, won an Oscar for Shine and was also in Candy (indie drug drama), and the King's Speech. Which makes it all the more depressing if this proves to be true😳

 

[Anyanka Bunny Slayer]

Yael Stone, an Australian actress best known for her starring role on Netflix’s comedy-drama series “Orange Is the New Black,” has accused Geoffrey Rush of sexual harassment. In an interview with The New York Times, Stone alleges Rush acted inappropriately with her while they worked together on a 2010 production of “The Diary of a Madman” in Sydney...

Isn't it nice that anyone can accuse someone of sexual misconduct, without a shred of proof?

 

[Mylie]

I think Mylie was giving extra info not in the article. 🙂

I also linked the article in question in my reply.

The article @Spanky posted literally said the news came from The New York Times article. So I think it’s fair to assume people should read the NYT article to have an informed opinion on the matter.

 

[Bite-me]

Are you going to wait to say it in a newspaper interview or decide to report it through the proper channels?

I have to point out NYT is not some social media platform like twitter where literally any one can say anything. Its highly regarded journalism they have factchecking skin in the game, so going to them is a major vote of confidence in your side of events.

I am not sure however why the proper authorities thing gets repeated with such confidence. I want to point out human resources main job is not to protect the workers its to protect the company from a lawsuit. So when the harasser is the boss or otherwise has power, there is a impossible time going over their head to management since everything gets back to them, risking retaliation that can therefor necessitate waiting until one has all their ducks in a row, before lodging that complaint or that lawsuit or going public etc that can take a few years, not only requiring and keeping a new source financial security but often enough once the person who experienced the abuse or harassment at work, in school, from a partner or parent, has finally returned to a stable position economically and mentally, its the time when have the choice to weigh the burden versus the responsibility or "move on putting it behind them" no matter the distance its deciding to put ones self back into the line of fire in a way. Not only the unpredictably of what the perpetrator will say but almost guarantee of being those who do not believe them outright. I suppose is predictable and understandable from a person's family and friends who has been accused of something. Its less understandable from acquaintances, the victim's own family and friends, and from bystanders but this is the regular consequence of reporting sexual assault, its a deception to talk about the burden on the accused and not mention victim it goes the other way around too, more intensely and unfairly I would argue.

"Ibelievesurvivors" or "Believeallwomen" may lack nuance (though when are slogans nuanced, its to get the point across) lets not forget it didn't appear out of a vaccum either, its a reaction to a justice system that left a lot people without justice, when a system fails for so long there are the consequences and we don't get to decide the ones we like.

You should report what you've been through if you can, at least make your employers aware of what's been going on and prevent someone else having to deal with the same thing. You could tell one of your co-workers, it might've happened to someone else before.

Human resource executives talk about their concern for harassment but they don’t live up to their propaganda. Their job is protect the company from a lawsuit, not you

Have a frank conversation with the person making you uncomfortable, be clear on what behavior is harassing and that you don’t like it. This is a negotiable moment, instead of mentioning you have reported them, they will likely appreciate your attempt to handle things first but no matter how arrogant they are, they will not be happy about being dragged into a ‘he said-she said’ mess before the human resources department. That could squelch the harassing behavior, on your end at the very least. It is good to have it on record because if they are a liability eventually HR will fire them or that is the way it is suppose to work.

Its a good idea to leverage this to get moved to a better assignment as well, explain why you want to be moved to another task or department, don't just come to management with problems, come with ideas to solving the problem. If you have a strategy you could receive a de facto promotion to another department.

Harassment is more about the balance of power than what has been said, so if the harasser will not negotiate with you, assess your power versus theirs, the next time they make a demeaning comment tell the whole office at the same time how ludicrous it was. Perhaps it will get back to their spouse or feel free to leave a voicemail yourself. There are a lot of men/people who feel alienated in a toxic or boys club atmosphere too, find those people or men and work with them, a work place alliance could change workplace culture, to see this behavior hurt all work relationships and reputation.

But if the balance of power is not in your favor, and you get nowhere negotiating, find a new job and leave the offending company–in that order–because it’s always easier to find a job when you have a job, even if you hate the job you have.

 

[Anyanka Bunny Slayer]

It's curious timing at least. Now that they mentioned they have just finished filming the last season of Orange. If I were one of those tinfoil hat wearing people might could say... something about it.

Her acting gig is nearly finished, and she might be unemployed for awhile. She doesn't want the public to forget her, so accusing Geoffrey Rush of "inappropriate" behaviour eight years after the ALLEGED incident might keep her in the news. It might even keep her name in the minds of casting directors. This is the ONLY reason she's coming forward now.

 

[Mr Trick]

Her acting gig is nearly finished, and she might be unemployed for awhile. She doesn't want the public to forget her, so accusing Geoffrey Rush of "inappropriate" behaviour eight years after the ALLEGED incident might keep her in the news. It might even keep her name in the minds of casting directors. This is the ONLY reason she's coming forward now.

I think this issue was covered with the whole Aussie laws thing. Also, as we've seen with past victims sometimes its not easy coming forward straight away. I'm not saying Rush is innocent or guilty. Whichever way the truth lies I don't think we should be attacking anyone until we find out more.

 

[Anyanka Bunny Slayer]

I think this issue was covered with the whole Aussie laws thing. Also, as we've seen with past victims sometimes its not easy coming forward straight away. I'm not saying Rush is innocent or guilty. Whichever way the truth lies I don't think we should be attacking anyone until we find out more.

1. No, it really wasn't.
2. Not everyone is a victim.
3. There's a difference between "attacking" and making an observation.