lucas_lee
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Post by lucas_lee on Jun 17, 2020 16:11:12 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2020 16:17:32 GMT -5
His defense being, "Sure, I'm emotionally abusive but not sexually," isn't terribly compelling, gotta say.
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Post by BRAINFADE on Jun 17, 2020 16:20:26 GMT -5
Yikes.
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Dub H
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Post by Dub H on Jun 17, 2020 16:20:29 GMT -5
Pointing to the Dream topic.
No proof for me,no reason to jump to it.I will leave it to the professionals
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Post by FinalGwen on Jun 17, 2020 16:20:29 GMT -5
Horrific, especially thinking he could justify himself by pointing to another famous abuser, and suggesting that people in relationships can't abuse their partners.
In addition to his despicable behaviour, this might also take all the efforts for wrestling unionisation up in smoke with him, good one, David. Being a decent human being's just too hard.
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lucas_lee
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Post by lucas_lee on Jun 17, 2020 16:26:38 GMT -5
Pointing to the Dream topic. No proof for me,no reason to jump to it.I will leave it to the professionals This one is semi different since he addressed it and issued a half assed apology, of course it's not evidence but that's pretty suspect |
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Post by TOK Hehe'd Around & Found Out on Jun 17, 2020 16:31:38 GMT -5
"Organizer with a messiah complex ends up being abusive douche" is all too common.
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lucas_lee
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Post by lucas_lee on Jun 17, 2020 16:33:16 GMT -5
I combed through his apology on twitter and yikes:
"At no point did I think that something was nonconsentual, but that doesn't mean it was consentual"
I think Starr may have went to the Kevin Spacey school of apology, did he just kind of admit to rape?
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Post by Dub H on Jun 17, 2020 16:35:53 GMT -5
Pointing to the Dream topic. No proof for me,no reason to jump to it.I will leave it to the professionals This one is semi different since he addressed it and issued a half assed apology, of course it's not evidence but that's pretty suspect And feel free to blame for emotional abuse,but I wont accuse him of sexual abuse without evidence |
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Post by Dr. Bolty, Disaster Enby on Jun 17, 2020 16:36:25 GMT -5
I combed through his apology on twitter and yikes: "At no point did I think that something was nonconsentual, but that doesn't mean it was consentual" I think Starr may have went to the Kevin Spacey school of apology, did he just kind of admit to rape? That actually sounds like a solid bit of accountability when taken out of context - admitting that he may not have had the full picture and done something wrong as a result. |
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Post by Jaws the Shark on Jun 17, 2020 16:37:12 GMT -5
I'm a fan of him as a wrestler and of his pro-union/independent wrestling stuff. I'm also not entirely surprised, I'd heard the rumours (although I had taken them as just that) and was aware of his history of being a rather difficult character, shall we say. If he is guilty of the things being alleged (and while I don't know I wouldn't be shocked either, especially given his response) then it's very disappointing. Not really sure what else to say.
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Post by TOK Hehe'd Around & Found Out on Jun 17, 2020 16:38:55 GMT -5
I combed through his apology on twitter and yikes: "At no point did I think that something was nonconsentual, but that doesn't mean it was consentual" I think Starr may have went to the Kevin Spacey school of apology, did he just kind of admit to rape? Yeah, he's trying to downplay it by saying that he didn't know but then admits to being a serial abuser. Plus the whole thing reads like gaslighting about being sorry for his previous gaslighting. There's a way to admit to sexual assault and trying to right those wrongs through actions and holy shit this ain't it. |
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lucas_lee
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Post by lucas_lee on Jun 17, 2020 16:39:10 GMT -5
I combed through his apology on twitter and yikes: "At no point did I think that something was nonconsentual, but that doesn't mean it was consentual" I think Starr may have went to the Kevin Spacey school of apology, did he just kind of admit to rape? That actually sounds like a solid bit of accountability when taken out of context - admitting that he may not have had the full picture and done something wrong as a result. That's where I found it from |
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Post by tenshi on Jun 17, 2020 16:52:17 GMT -5
I don't follow British wrestling but recent events make it sound like a roller coaster of emotions behind the scenes.
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Post by TOK Hehe'd Around & Found Out on Jun 17, 2020 16:54:26 GMT -5
I combed through his apology on twitter and yikes: "At no point did I think that something was nonconsentual, but that doesn't mean it was consentual" I think Starr may have went to the Kevin Spacey school of apology, did he just kind of admit to rape? That actually sounds like a solid bit of accountability when taken out of context - admitting that he may not have had the full picture and done something wrong as a result. Doing it once or twice, yeah. Apparently it was how he acted for years, and he's only apologized when called out. |
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Post by Clash, Never a Meter Maid on Jun 17, 2020 17:26:22 GMT -5
Folks, please do not use this thread to discuss Mr. Starr's personal world views. Let's keep it on the main topic. Thanks.
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Post by DerktheDerk on Jun 17, 2020 17:27:18 GMT -5
This guy always came across as disingenuous as f***. What a piece of shit. I hope he finds somewhere to rot alone so that he can't do this to anyone else. His response was pathetic and the 'woe is me' tone of it is sickening. f*** David Starr.
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Post by Cyno on Jun 17, 2020 17:31:44 GMT -5
I combed through his apology on twitter and yikes: "At no point did I think that something was nonconsentual, but that doesn't mean it was consentual" I think Starr may have went to the Kevin Spacey school of apology, did he just kind of admit to rape? Oh he went the Kobe in Colorado route. |
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Post by DerktheDerk on Jun 17, 2020 17:31:44 GMT -5
Pointing to the Dream topic. No proof for me,no reason to jump to it.I will leave it to the professionals This one is semi different since he addressed it and issued a half assed apology, of course it's not evidence but that's pretty suspect There's also a screenshot of him telling someone that he'd use the "Aziz Ansari defense", so if that's not proof he knew what he was doing, I don't know what else you need. |
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Post by TOK Hehe'd Around & Found Out on Jun 17, 2020 17:33:41 GMT -5
I combed through his apology on twitter and yikes: "At no point did I think that something was nonconsentual, but that doesn't mean it was consentual" I think Starr may have went to the Kevin Spacey school of apology, did he just kind of admit to rape? Oh he went the Kobe in Colorado route. This is even worse, because Kobe immediately worked to right his wrongs and lift up women in sports. This reads like someone who is trying to get sympathy while trying to whitewash his actions. |
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