[devinmontgomery]

I think there are both 1) sleezeballs who intentionally take advantage of their position and 2) men who don't realized what they're doing and need to use better judgement.

Without knowing details, there are at least indications in both McClure's and Sacca's pasts that they may (hopefully) be in the latter group.

And hopefully this will help both groups get smaller.

[neom]

Uhmmm.....

"In 2014, Sarah Kunst, 31, an entrepreneur, said she discussed a potential job at 500 Startups, a start-up incubator in San Francisco. During the recruiting process, Mr. McClure, a founder of 500 Startups and an investor, sent her a Facebook message that read in part, “I was getting confused figuring out whether to hire you or hit on you.”"

[devinmontgomery]

That message was absolutely inappropriate. Women should be able to raise money without being hit on by investors.

My comment was in response to the idea that Dave was secretly different than his outward appearance. I don't know him, I don't know the situation. But I think otherwise good people can do things they should apologize for and stop.

[Hydraulix989]

^ Classic Halo effect from psychology.

[devinmontgomery]

A person who does this being "otherwise good" doesn't lessen the harm to women looking for jobs or investment. But it does go to the person's intent and overall desert of punishment.