On the discussion of consent, I’m not sure why people are arguing about whether she highlighted her lack of consent, she specifically stated she both verbally and physically asked him to stop.
I don’t frequent basketball forums so I’m not sure how nuanced their eulogies are. I will say that I’ve noticed those on this forum who aren’t interested in basketball who have looked at the evidence are likely to think he was guilty. Where as on this forum those who liked Kobe or watch basketball regularly take the opposite stance. I think you’ve been fairly balanced and about aware of the details, but several posters who have contributed to this thread in support of Kobe have clearly done so without having actually read up on the incident. Which I find to be disturbing. Their fully willing to dismiss the victim without bothering to research the details.
This thread was created (both op and staff) for the purpose of discussing the allegation because people were upset it was brought up. That’s why the allegation is the main focus.No I'm just saying that there are more accurate depictions of Kobe's legacy being written in the media and basketball oriented forums that of course include the case but have a lot more nuance and perspective. Not comparing cheating to (alleged) rape.
I don’t frequent basketball forums so I’m not sure how nuanced their eulogies are. I will say that I’ve noticed those on this forum who aren’t interested in basketball who have looked at the evidence are likely to think he was guilty. Where as on this forum those who liked Kobe or watch basketball regularly take the opposite stance. I think you’ve been fairly balanced and about aware of the details, but several posters who have contributed to this thread in support of Kobe have clearly done so without having actually read up on the incident. Which I find to be disturbing. Their fully willing to dismiss the victim without bothering to research the details.