[hjanssen]

Emphasis on

> if left unchecked

This obviously represents an error on how abuse is handled in these power structures.

What baffles me the most, is that this list in particular is not only shared between staff or subordinates, but concerns colleagues. It seems that women feel that they cannot speak out against such forms of potential abuse because they fear they will get themself axed, even if the alleged abuser is power-wise on the same level.

This is very concerning to hear, but frankly not surprising if you speak with any woman that operates in any kind of hierarchy, be it corporate or otherwise.

[bombcar]

If you speak out against someone - it’s likely your first time doing so.

But if the person really is a rapist or whatever, they know how to navigate the system because they’ve been spoken out against before - they’ll know exactly how to attack and destroy your reputation.

Game theory leans toward whispering to protect yourself and others without getting destroyed.