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Comment by SamReidHughes | Hacker News Reader

In the case mentioned in the article the person accused denies it. According to other articles it was an accusation by somebody he had an affair with. I wouldn't take the situation filtered through journalists too seriously but I don't think he shouldn't get the money he's owed because believe women.

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You seem to conveniently ignore that Google investigated the claims internally and found them credible. He wasn't 'owed money', he was given a strong exit package in spite of being let go due to a credible accusation.

The fact that you also flippantly toss a remark about 'believing women' in this circumstance does say a lot about your character.

Credible doesn't mean "true." It means "not incredible."

I agree 100% with everything you have said. But I also think this isn't the right hill to die on.

The fact that this is the best case scenario here - for all sides - is irrelevant to anyone likely to comment. Pragmatism is dead in this area.

This issue is just too hot for anyone to be rational about with the current Zeitgeist, and it is wise to, if not say nothing, at least use a throwaway account!!!

Huh? These people were insinuating I liked the idea that you don't lose your money because of an accusation that couldn't survive a day in court [1]. That's obviously a popular idea.

[1] At least I think so -- three different people suddenly found themselves unable to complete a sentence in a way that didn't make them look stupid.

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