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Former Friends of Michael Arrington Begin to Break the Silence on Alleged Abuse

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One of the biggest problems with rape and abuse is the culture of silence. The feelings of shame and self-hate that are often integrally linked with being a victim in these cases often precludes them from -ever- coming to light.

I'm not commenting specifically about whatever happened with Arrington and his ex. However, I think it's important that victims of all walks of life feel safe to "come out" before it's too late to do anything about it.

> Mr. Scoble adds, “believe me, EVERYONE is talking about these charges behind private doors in Silicon Valley. I’m sure the charges are being looked into.”

Does that mean he's sure that a police report has been filed and due process is being followed or does he mean that people are gossiping really really hard?

I really, really wish this kind of Silicon-Valley-drama news would stay off HN.

'Silicon-Valley-drama news'

I think you probably want to rethink that statement. Rape is not a "drama" to the victims

I'll wait for a court to decide if a crime was committed. If it was, that's terrible and I feel for the victim. But, it's not the job of you or I to condemn people from the comments section, especially when there's little beyond accusations and denouncements.

"I'll wait for a court to decide if a crime was committed"

Regardless of the court outcome, an issue like this shouldn't be treated as 'Silicon-Valley-drama news'. Speculation? yes. Accusation? Yes. Drama? Seems inappropriate here, especially since we don't know what happened

I think "drama" is understating it a bit here.

I fail to see what this story has to do with hacking or entrepreneurship. HN isn't Valleywag.

This was quickly flagged off the front page. Why? Is this an issue that should be swept under the rug?

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