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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Some comedian is about to be outed this weekend. Channel 4 peddling big news. Anyone know more?

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By *elloWoman
over a year ago

alpha centauri

News ?!

Why does knowing what someone legally does with their genitals warrant being turned into public news?

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Ooh gossip!

It's all the drama Mick! I just love it!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Go on twitter and look at rustyrockets latest video. Looks like he’s come out defensive already.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Oh, I see he's getting his defence in early...

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Seems it. Let’s wait for the weekend to see what he’s done.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Seems it. Let’s wait for the weekend to see what he’s done. "

Allegedly, obviously. You can guess what's coming, and I've no idea if he's guilty of whatever will be alleged, but anyone talking about an "mainstream agenda against them" will get an from me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Seems it. Let’s wait for the weekend to see what he’s done.

Allegedly, obviously. You can guess what's coming, and I've no idea if he's guilty of whatever will be alleged, but anyone talking about an "mainstream agenda against them" will get an from me."

What if he is innocent, people will always assume guilty.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

I've just seen some articles on this and wondered what it was about there's a few names being put out there.

Mrs

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Interesting video.

His wife is pregnant with their 3rd child too - she won’t need this worry.

As a side note, everytime I see him speak I imagine he must be exhausting to argue with.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Hopefully researched and ran past the lawyers with a fine tooth comb . Look what the BBC did to Cliff Richard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

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By *iman2100Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

OMG! Is Alan Carr gay? I never knew!

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton

Comedian is stretching it, at least he'll still have his posh pub near Henley.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wonder if this is the issue that Katherine Ryan has referred to in the past.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"OMG! Is Alan Carr gay? I never knew! "

No he's just camp.

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton


"Wonder if this is the issue that Katherine Ryan has referred to in the past."

Over my head, what has she referred to?

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"Some comedian is about to be outed this weekend. Channel 4 peddling big news. Anyone know more?"

About to be outed as what ?

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton


"Hopefully researched and ran past the lawyers with a fine tooth comb . Look what the BBC did to Cliff Richard. "

BBC already bombed this guy out but ITV of course hoovered him & his buddy up some years ago.

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to."

The problem is there is very little investigative journalism these days (not that IJ doesn't have a dark side), and more find any hint of a rumour to run with. It's all gossip point collecting to be the first with the "news" with as many viewers as possible.

The media agenda is never about doing the right thing, and always about whatever they can do to keep people busy and invested in that particular member of the media.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Wonder if this is the issue that Katherine Ryan has referred to in the past.

Over my head, what has she referred to?"

A prominent TV star and comedian who is (in her words) ‘a predator’

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By *astandFeistyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth

Anyone remember Noel Clarke or Cliff Richard?

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton


"Wonder if this is the issue that Katherine Ryan has referred to in the past.

Over my head, what has she referred to?

A prominent TV star and comedian who is (in her words) ‘a predator’"

Thanks. I,ll research.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone remember Noel Clarke or Cliff Richard?"
bunch of perverts irrc

(Jk)

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By *enrietteandSamCouple
over a year ago

Staffordshire


"Anyone remember Noel Clarke or Cliff Richard?"

We’re too young for that.

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton


"Anyone remember Noel Clarke or Cliff Richard?

We’re too young for that."

Dream on.

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By *enSiskoMan
over a year ago

Cestus 3

They warned for quite a time that they were coming, so this isn't a surprise.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"Seems it. Let’s wait for the weekend to see what he’s done.

Allegedly, obviously. You can guess what's coming, and I've no idea if he's guilty of whatever will be alleged, but anyone talking about an "mainstream agenda against them" will get an from me."

I’ve no idea who it is or what they have or haven’t done and not the slightest bit interested, but It’s all over for them once some random on a sex site eye rolls

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Some comedian is about to be outed this weekend. Channel 4 peddling big news. Anyone know more?

About to be outed as what ?"

That was going to be my question Sally. Outed as what ? Usually outed , or coming out , refers to admitting that you are Gay......

Big fucking deal. Absolutely , big fucking deal. If that is what this thread is about then it's pretty shameful that everyone gets so excited at the prospect of hearing about someone's sex life. It makes me quite nauseus.

The more we learn about gender and sexuality then the more I believe that it isn't a fixed behaviour and who someone fucks harms no one.

If they are going to be 'outed' for something else entirely , I can wait and see.

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By *astandFeistyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth


"Some comedian is about to be outed this weekend. Channel 4 peddling big news. Anyone know more?

About to be outed as what ?

That was going to be my question Sally. Outed as what ? Usually outed , or coming out , refers to admitting that you are Gay......

Big fucking deal. Absolutely , big fucking deal. If that is what this thread is about then it's pretty shameful that everyone gets so excited at the prospect of hearing about someone's sex life. It makes me quite nauseus.

The more we learn about gender and sexuality then the more I believe that it isn't a fixed behaviour and who someone fucks harms no one.

If they are going to be 'outed' for something else entirely , I can wait and see.

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If you see Russell Brands short video on his Twitter feed, he says there some very serious criminal allegations.

We're assuming this thread is about him.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

I guess he posted his defence before C4 aired it. The newspapers are covering his video today, presumably that has taken the shock value of the programs to be aired.

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By *ealMissShadyWoman
over a year ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders

Outed for what?

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By *assP69Couple
over a year ago

Tamworth


"Outed for what?"

Being a wrong un

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

cahoots


"Outed for what?"

Not being a comedian maybe?

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Outed for what?"

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/sep/16/russell-brand-posts-video-online-denying-unspecified-criminal-allegations

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By *leasureseekers123Couple
over a year ago

Heathrow

Outed for crimes against comedy. I think it’s on channel 4 tonight “dispatches”

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands


"Outed for what?"

Having his cock out on Fab

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By *irtydevil666Man
over a year ago

bristol

Outed for what?

Not being funny....

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Some comedian is about to be outed this weekend. Channel 4 peddling big news. Anyone know more?

About to be outed as what ?

That was going to be my question Sally. Outed as what ? Usually outed , or coming out , refers to admitting that you are Gay......

Big fucking deal. Absolutely , big fucking deal. If that is what this thread is about then it's pretty shameful that everyone gets so excited at the prospect of hearing about someone's sex life. It makes me quite nauseus.

The more we learn about gender and sexuality then the more I believe that it isn't a fixed behaviour and who someone fucks harms no one.

If they are going to be 'outed' for something else entirely , I can wait and see.

If you see Russell Brands short video on his Twitter feed, he says there some very serious criminal allegations.

We're assuming this thread is about him. "

Thanks. I went for a short read. It seems that allegations have been made about him that he denies.

He was a self confessed sex addict and has had treatment for that and has never denied it and I believe is a changed person and claims that every relationship he had was consensual.

I can wait and see for that too. I hope it's not true to be honest. It'll make me sad if it is.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

He says he snogged Meghan Markle

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"He says he snogged Meghan Markle"

Well we all make mistakes

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central


"Outed for crimes against comedy. I think it’s on channel 4 tonight “dispatches”"

I think a large number could be outed for crimes purporting to be comedy

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

A mystery documentary on 'Dispatches' tonight..

I'll record it - might not just be about him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope no one on fab has delusions of grandeur because the media would be all over you for this.

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By *astandFeistyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth


"Some comedian is about to be outed this weekend. Channel 4 peddling big news. Anyone know more?

About to be outed as what ?

That was going to be my question Sally. Outed as what ? Usually outed , or coming out , refers to admitting that you are Gay......

Big fucking deal. Absolutely , big fucking deal. If that is what this thread is about then it's pretty shameful that everyone gets so excited at the prospect of hearing about someone's sex life. It makes me quite nauseus.

The more we learn about gender and sexuality then the more I believe that it isn't a fixed behaviour and who someone fucks harms no one.

If they are going to be 'outed' for something else entirely , I can wait and see.

If you see Russell Brands short video on his Twitter feed, he says there some very serious criminal allegations.

We're assuming this thread is about him.

Thanks. I went for a short read. It seems that allegations have been made about him that he denies.

He was a self confessed sex addict and has had treatment for that and has never denied it and I believe is a changed person and claims that every relationship he had was consensual.

I can wait and see for that too. I hope it's not true to be honest. It'll make me sad if it is."

We will see how the program reports this (whatever it is). Then we will allow the authorities to release any information before making our minds up. Sadly, if it is about him, I'm sure there's enough people who will find him guilty because of who he is regardless.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

From the Express ....... Mr Brand's video comes hours before Channel 4 revealed they would highlight behaviour by an A-list celebrity in a Dispatches investigation in a documentary set to air on Saturday at 9pm.

A list ? Russell? Can't be. Used to be. Not now tho.

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By *illan-KillashMan
over a year ago

London/Sussex/Surrey/Berks/Hants

Regardless of who it is, my position around "stuff" like this remains consistent;

Not my monkey, not my circus.

What people do in their private lives is nothing to do with anyone else.

Salacious gossip. Nasty.

Not forgetting the hypocrisy around this type of reporting.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Seems it. Let’s wait for the weekend to see what he’s done.

Allegedly, obviously. You can guess what's coming, and I've no idea if he's guilty of whatever will be alleged, but anyone talking about an "mainstream agenda against them" will get an from me.

What if he is innocent, people will always assume guilty. "

I agree. I've no idea. The video had strong whiffs of "thou doth protest too much" but, assuming it's something criminal, justice would need to run its course, obviously.

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By *oveallMan
over a year ago

kells

Carefull now ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like I said on the other thread, I shall simply watch the mob circle and transform him from crap comedian to a serial killer by the end of the thread.

That’s how these kind things normally go right?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Who cares really ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who cares really ? "

Presumably, the people making whatever allegations are being made?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Who cares really ?

Presumably, the people making whatever allegations are being made? "

That's about the long and the short of it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who cares really ?

Presumably, the people making whatever allegations are being made? "

Oh right ….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who cares really ?

Presumably, the people making whatever allegations are being made?

That's about the long and the short of it.

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So they on here too then lmao

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who cares really ? "

Depends what we are talking about.

The activities of an individual? Not hugely.

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The potential likelihood of another media witch hunt shit storm in which the media decide on morals and try to destroy someone else? Quite a bit actually.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who cares really ?

Depends what we are talking about.

The activities of an individual? Not hugely.

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The potential likelihood of another media witch hunt shit storm in which the media decide on morals and try to destroy someone else? Quite a bit actually. "

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"Who cares really ?

Presumably, the people making whatever allegations are being made?

That's about the long and the short of it.

So they on here too then lmao "

No idea. I'm guessing Russell Brand would have a difficult time hiding his identity.

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By *uri00620Woman
over a year ago

Croydon


"Seems it. Let’s wait for the weekend to see what he’s done.

Allegedly, obviously. You can guess what's coming, and I've no idea if he's guilty of whatever will be alleged, but anyone talking about an "mainstream agenda against them" will get an from me.

What if he is innocent, people will always assume guilty.

I agree. I've no idea. The video had strong whiffs of "thou doth protest too much" but, assuming it's something criminal, justice would need to run its course, obviously."

I think I'd protest if I was being accused of a sexual offence I didn't commit. Not to say it isn't the case, it could well be but equally if he said nothing people would be suspicious about that too. In this situation an individual can't win.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

If you see Russell Brands short video on his Twitter feed, he says there some very serious criminal allegations.

We're assuming this thread is about him. "

Thankyou, how did everyone know who it was about as no one said it!

If its him being outed as gay or bi, literslly who cares?

If its criminal then we won't know any of the facts so who cares?

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Seems it. Let’s wait for the weekend to see what he’s done.

Allegedly, obviously. You can guess what's coming, and I've no idea if he's guilty of whatever will be alleged, but anyone talking about an "mainstream agenda against them" will get an from me.

What if he is innocent, people will always assume guilty.

I agree. I've no idea. The video had strong whiffs of "thou doth protest too much" but, assuming it's something criminal, justice would need to run its course, obviously.

I think I'd protest if I was being accused of a sexual offence I didn't commit. Not to say it isn't the case, it could well be but equally if he said nothing people would be suspicious about that too. In this situation an individual can't win. "

Sure. I literally have no idea, and don't really care. And I can't say enough that we'd need to wait for justice to run its course, should it get that far.

But the whole "it's a mainstream conspiracy against me as they're trying to shut me down for telling you the truth" always feels like a desperate deflection.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Who cares really ? "

I do.

I hope many others do too.

What happens in the media affects us all. It's affecting behaviours on here at this moment.

It affects the life of the accused and every member of their family.

It affects the accuser if the accused is guilty and goes free.

If tars the accused for ever regardless of the outcome.

It reflects the way in which the populace think about sexual matters and what changes in legislation and public opinion and ultimately the behaviours and relationships of individuals will change for the worse or the better dependent upon their thought patterns and it affects on their mind, thoughts and ultimately behaviour.

How detached can a person be to think that nothing matters as long as they themselves weren't harmed immediately ?

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds


"

If you see Russell Brands short video on his Twitter feed, he says there some very serious criminal allegations.

We're assuming this thread is about him.

Thankyou, how did everyone know who it was about as no one said it!

If its him being outed as gay or bi, literslly who cares?

If its criminal then we won't know any of the facts so who cares?"

He's released statements about it already.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Who cares really ?

I do.

I hope many others do too.

What happens in the media affects us all. It's affecting behaviours on here at this moment.

It affects the life of the accused and every member of their family.

It affects the accuser if the accused is guilty and goes free.

If tars the accused for ever regardless of the outcome.

It reflects the way in which the populace think about sexual matters and what changes in legislation and public opinion and ultimately the behaviours and relationships of individuals will change for the worse or the better dependent upon their thought patterns and it affects on their mind, thoughts and ultimately behaviour.

How detached can a person be to think that nothing matters as long as they themselves weren't harmed immediately ?"

The media will peddle what they want regardless …. The longer people take notice of the bullshit they spread the more influence they will have …. The comedian in question makes sense a lot of the time has a lot to say …. he’s not the 1st nor the last this will happen to … but either way I’m gonna sleep tonight … that’s my 2p and I’m out ……

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By *ealMissShadyWoman
over a year ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders


"Outed for what?

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/sep/16/russell-brand-posts-video-online-denying-unspecified-criminal-allegations"

Thank you

Will be interesting to see what the allegations are, fair play to RB for putting out his statement first.

I shall hold opinion until more is disclosed, if it's true he deserves everything he gets.

However I despise the British media, they are damaging and dangerous and usually court scandals as a deflection from bigger issues.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

If they are describing him as a comedian it just proves everything msm say is utter twaddle.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

They probably asked him for comments and he declined

His lawyers then probably asked channel 4 not to air the programme.. they decided

So… might as well try and get your defence in first! I assume channel 4 have run it past a shed load of lawyers just in case!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not just one person. Several comedians are featured in tonight's Dispatches.

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester


"Some comedian is about to be outed this weekend. Channel 4 peddling big news. Anyone know more?"
Is it Russel Brand who has always had a penchant for younger women

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

I hope it’s John Richardson’s wife, could do with getting rid of her, she’s about as funny as a dose of the clap.

The mr

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By *enSiskoMan
over a year ago

Cestus 3

I have been tuning into this guy, and he is not narrative friendly, has survived several personal attacks on his lifestyle.

Last year he was a nutty conspiracy theorist, Youtube tried to take his show off line, why because he is against the narrative he asks questions and urges his followers to ask questions too.

Everyone who has seen his YouTube show will not be surprised that it has come to this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have been tuning into this guy, and he is not narrative friendly, has survived several personal attacks on his lifestyle.

Last year he was a nutty conspiracy theorist, Youtube tried to take his show off line, why because he is against the narrative he asks questions and urges his followers to ask questions too.

Everyone who has seen his YouTube show will not be surprised that it has come to this."

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"I have been tuning into this guy, and he is not narrative friendly, has survived several personal attacks on his lifestyle.

Last year he was a nutty conspiracy theorist, Youtube tried to take his show off line, why because he is against the narrative he asks questions and urges his followers to ask questions too.

Everyone who has seen his YouTube show will not be surprised that it has come to this."

But as he also says he was very promiscuous back in the day, doesn't mean he was honest about everything. Regardless of allegations being true or not, as they very well could be - Let's not forget his double act phone call with Jonathan Ross, he was not always a "lovely" person so could very well still have done things.

I have no doubt that (true or not) the media jumped at the chance of any hint of a whisper of a rumour to shut him down. But it doesn't mean the allegations are false either.

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By *tylebender03Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Russell Brand often criticises the main stream media and woke left extremists and now they are coming for him

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have been tuning into this guy, and he is not narrative friendly, has survived several personal attacks on his lifestyle.

Last year he was a nutty conspiracy theorist, Youtube tried to take his show off line, why because he is against the narrative he asks questions and urges his followers to ask questions too.

Everyone who has seen his YouTube show will not be surprised that it has come to this."

None of which means he is guilty or not guilty of anything.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Russell Brand often criticises the main stream media and woke left extremists and now they are coming for him "

You know Russel Brand is very much left wing, don’t you? In fact, he’s more left wing than most - perhaps even possible to describe his political views as ‘extremist’

He’s also very much liberal on topics of race, sexuality etc. So he’s actually pretty ‘woke’ too.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"A few need to be outed as not actually being funny "

A bit like this joke that has been said a few times, still remains unfunny and will continue to stay unfunny.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to."

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it.

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over a year ago

There have been rumours about non-consensual activity about Brand since 2006. I assume C4 and the Times (who publish tomorrow) have some evidence as he's won cases before.

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/russell-brand-questioned-over-alleged-rape-7196916.html

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it. "

Given the small percentage of successful r@pe convictions, and the high number of victims who withdraw their cases - I’d argue that we need to do a far better job of listening to victims.

Note - I am categorically not suggesting at this moment in time that any of the comedians involved have committed any sexual offence.

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By *astandFeistyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth


"There have been rumours about non-consensual activity about Brand since 2006. I assume C4 and the Times (who publish tomorrow) have some evidence as he's won cases before.

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/russell-brand-questioned-over-alleged-rape-7196916.html"

You should be aware that Brand won a libel case against the newspaper who ran that story.

All I will say is if he is one person they're naming or even implicating, they better have something to back it up because Brand isn't the type of person to allow this without pushing all the way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There have been rumours about non-consensual activity about Brand since 2006. I assume C4 and the Times (who publish tomorrow) have some evidence as he's won cases before.

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/russell-brand-questioned-over-alleged-rape-7196916.html

You should be aware that Brand won a libel case against the newspaper who ran that story.

All I will say is if he is one person they're naming or even implicating, they better have something to back it up because Brand isn't the type of person to allow this without pushing all the way. "

Ordinarily I’d say that the person allegedly involved wouldn’t be reading the fabswingers forum, but I’d be willing to wager Brand is around here somewhere

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By *astandFeistyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth


"There have been rumours about non-consensual activity about Brand since 2006. I assume C4 and the Times (who publish tomorrow) have some evidence as he's won cases before.

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/russell-brand-questioned-over-alleged-rape-7196916.html

You should be aware that Brand won a libel case against the newspaper who ran that story.

All I will say is if he is one person they're naming or even implicating, they better have something to back it up because Brand isn't the type of person to allow this without pushing all the way.

Ordinarily I’d say that the person allegedly involved wouldn’t be reading the fabswingers forum, but I’d be willing to wager Brand is around here somewhere "

You took it wrong I think.

The first sentence was aimed at the poster. The second was my view on the dispatches program. I don't think Brand will be suing some random on Fab.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently this dispatches has been three years in the making. If it’s not watertight, someone is gonna be in huge trouble

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it.

Given the small percentage of successful r@pe convictions, and the high number of victims who withdraw their cases - I’d argue that we need to do a far better job of listening to victims.

Note - I am categorically not suggesting at this moment in time that any of the comedians involved have committed any sexual offence.

"

You can listen all you want to whatever allegations are made. Evidence is key.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it.

Given the small percentage of successful r@pe convictions, and the high number of victims who withdraw their cases - I’d argue that we need to do a far better job of listening to victims.

Note - I am categorically not suggesting at this moment in time that any of the comedians involved have committed any sexual offence.

You can listen all you want to whatever allegations are made. Evidence is key. "

Apparently, 99% of r@pe claims end up with no conviction.

Are 99% of r@pe claims invented?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it.

Given the small percentage of successful r@pe convictions, and the high number of victims who withdraw their cases - I’d argue that we need to do a far better job of listening to victims.

Note - I am categorically not suggesting at this moment in time that any of the comedians involved have committed any sexual offence.

You can listen all you want to whatever allegations are made. Evidence is key.

Apparently, 99% of r@pe claims end up with no conviction.

Are 99% of r@pe claims invented? "

So, would you convict a person because you feel that their are not enough successful prosecutions.

Years ago many women were burned and drowned as witches based on allegations.

High conviction rate i imagine, so all ok.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it.

Given the small percentage of successful r@pe convictions, and the high number of victims who withdraw their cases - I’d argue that we need to do a far better job of listening to victims.

Note - I am categorically not suggesting at this moment in time that any of the comedians involved have committed any sexual offence.

You can listen all you want to whatever allegations are made. Evidence is key.

Apparently, 99% of r@pe claims end up with no conviction.

Are 99% of r@pe claims invented?

So, would you convict a person because you feel that their are not enough successful prosecutions.

Years ago many women were burned and drowned as witches based on allegations.

High conviction rate i imagine, so all ok."

Did I say that? Or is it something you just invented in your head?

I’ll ask you again, do you believe that 99% of r@pe claims are unsubstantiated?

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it.

Given the small percentage of successful r@pe convictions, and the high number of victims who withdraw their cases - I’d argue that we need to do a far better job of listening to victims.

Note - I am categorically not suggesting at this moment in time that any of the comedians involved have committed any sexual offence.

"

I stopped listening blindly to victims alone when my cousins ex accused him of sexual assault. It's a very easy thing to claim to cause damage to another person.

The dates she gave and claimed it happened he was not in the country, nor was he weeks before and weeks after those dates. Some People lie. Some People tell horrible and vile lies to suit them. Some People won't care if it's harmful to actual victims by doing so.

Damage had been done in terms of court of public opinion though. He has that stigma on him and a lot of people won't let it go.

I'll take anyone seriously, whomever claims it happened to them and I will offer support. But no way am I going to base my condemning of a person based soley on a story and tears alone - I've seen the damage that can cause.

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By *ecretescapeCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire


"Regardless of who it is, my position around "stuff" like this remains consistent;

Not my monkey, not my circus.

What people do in their private lives is nothing to do with anyone else.

Salacious gossip. Nasty.

Not forgetting the hypocrisy around this type of reporting.

"

How refreshing to hear

Me too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have seen it happen to 3 men I have knew over the years.

One even went to trail before she admitted it was a one night stand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it.

Given the small percentage of successful r@pe convictions, and the high number of victims who withdraw their cases - I’d argue that we need to do a far better job of listening to victims.

Note - I am categorically not suggesting at this moment in time that any of the comedians involved have committed any sexual offence.

You can listen all you want to whatever allegations are made. Evidence is key.

Apparently, 99% of r@pe claims end up with no conviction.

Are 99% of r@pe claims invented?

So, would you convict a person because you feel that their are not enough successful prosecutions.

Years ago many women were burned and drowned as witches based on allegations.

High conviction rate i imagine, so all ok.

Did I say that? Or is it something you just invented in your head?

I’ll ask you again, do you believe that 99% of r@pe claims are unsubstantiated?"

What do you mean by unsubstantiated ?

I’m not a judge or jury. How would i know.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"There have been rumours about non-consensual activity about Brand since 2006. I assume C4 and the Times (who publish tomorrow) have some evidence as he's won cases before.

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/russell-brand-questioned-over-alleged-rape-7196916.html

You should be aware that Brand won a libel case against the newspaper who ran that story.

All I will say is if he is one person they're naming or even implicating, they better have something to back it up because Brand isn't the type of person to allow this without pushing all the way. "

That's what I said, yes.

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Yes, dispatches have done a program about it, it must be hard to be a comedian nowadays compared to the 80s and 90, especially now with the cancel culture.

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By *astandFeistyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth


"There have been rumours about non-consensual activity about Brand since 2006. I assume C4 and the Times (who publish tomorrow) have some evidence as he's won cases before.

https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/russell-brand-questioned-over-alleged-rape-7196916.html

You should be aware that Brand won a libel case against the newspaper who ran that story.

All I will say is if he is one person they're naming or even implicating, they better have something to back it up because Brand isn't the type of person to allow this without pushing all the way.

That's what I said, yes. "

It's not what you said in any way, shape or form but I'll let you think it is

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By *izzy.miss.lizzyCouple
over a year ago

Pembrokeshire

Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

"

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"It’s important to remember that any of the comedians named may well be innocent - but also we absolutely must respect allegations made.

It’s a maddening situation because assumption of innocence (particularly with celebs) can lead to women feeling like their (valid) stories aren’t listened to.

Allegations should only be respected if there is some serious evidence to go with it.

Given the small percentage of successful r@pe convictions, and the high number of victims who withdraw their cases - I’d argue that we need to do a far better job of listening to victims.

Note - I am categorically not suggesting at this moment in time that any of the comedians involved have committed any sexual offence.

I stopped listening blindly to victims alone when my cousins ex accused him of sexual assault. It's a very easy thing to claim to cause damage to another person.

The dates she gave and claimed it happened he was not in the country, nor was he weeks before and weeks after those dates. Some People lie. Some People tell horrible and vile lies to suit them. Some People won't care if it's harmful to actual victims by doing so.

Damage had been done in terms of court of public opinion though. He has that stigma on him and a lot of people won't let it go.

I'll take anyone seriously, whomever claims it happened to them and I will offer support. But no way am I going to base my condemning of a person based soley on a story and tears alone - I've seen the damage that can cause. "

I agree

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

"

What if what stars get up to in their private lives is illegal? I don't condone a witch hunt. I would also like justice to be served if an individual has committed a crime/harmed another person.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

What if what stars get up to in their private lives is illegal? I don't condone a witch hunt. I would also like justice to be served if an individual has committed a crime/harmed another person. "

I'm with you here especially when they are role models to younger generations.

Innocent until proven guilty though they best have some good evidence.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

"

I believe it's all about SA. You could always watch the program.

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By *astandFeistyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

What if what stars get up to in their private lives is illegal? I don't condone a witch hunt. I would also like justice to be served if an individual has committed a crime/harmed another person. "

If what stars get up to is illegal then gather the evidence and take it to the police....

I know, weird concept, but quite simple.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

"

How do you know it is some poor persons life? Maybe it's some piece of shit the world needs to know about.

I'm all for outing people if they are scummy.

I don't like witch hunts but sometimes it's good to expose people who have done shitty things.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

"

Or the news is reporting a story of interest? I agree "outing" someone as gay is wrong, but reporting an alleged assault doesn't feel unreasonable to me...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a palaver when the programme hasn't aired and the story hasn't been published!

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Ive just read the story in The Times newspaper

4 women have accused him of r ape and sexual assault

Very serious allegations that they say they have a lot of proof to back up

They also claim he was told 8 days ago and only went on the attack on Youtube today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

How detached can a person be to think that nothing matters as long as they themselves weren't harmed immediately ?"

There is a difference in not caring about a newspaper article about a celebrity, compared to thinking nothing matters.

If you let media coverage affect the you in the way you discuss then your life must be a constant barage of depression.

If he's found guilty then he will deal with the punishment (probably more so than most as he calls the mainstream media out) and if he's not guilty then he will move on.

We will never know the full details, its got nothing to do with us

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"What a palaver when the programme hasn't aired and the story hasn't been published! "

The Times is reporting it now. But this was my point about his video last night: getting the "the blob is out to get me" line out before the allegations were known. It's probably worked, with even some on this thread suggesting it's a "left wing woke" conspiracy.

The Times! That bastion of left-wing wokery, known for leading with celeb fodder.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What a palaver when the programme hasn't aired and the story hasn't been published!

The Times is reporting it now. But this was my point about his video last night: getting the "the blob is out to get me" line out before the allegations were known. It's probably worked, with even some on this thread suggesting it's a "left wing woke" conspiracy.

The Times! That bastion of left-wing wokery, known for leading with celeb fodder."

I thought they were publishing Sunday? I will see if I can find a free version.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

How detached can a person be to think that nothing matters as long as they themselves weren't harmed immediately ?

There is a difference in not caring about a newspaper article about a celebrity, compared to thinking nothing matters.

If you let media coverage affect the you in the way you discuss then your life must be a constant barage of depression.

If he's found guilty then he will deal with the punishment (probably more so than most as he calls the mainstream media out) and if he's not guilty then he will move on.

We will never know the full details, its got nothing to do with us"

I agree with everything granny said - it's not about celebrity. It's about society.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

I agree with everything granny said - it's not about celebrity. It's about society. "

Of course it's about celebrity. Name another case where you hear 2 days before allegations. Often discuss upcoming court cases do you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From The Times:

Over the past few years, reporters have interviewed hundreds of sources who knew or worked with Brand: ex-girlfriends and their friends and family, comedians and other celebrities, and senior staff at the BBC, Channel 4 and other media organisations.

"One woman alleges that Russell Brand r@ped her against a wall in his Los Angeles home. She was treated at a r@pe crisis centre on the same day, according to medical records"

"She also said that Russell Brand once forced his penis down her throat, making her ch0ke. She tried to push him off and said she had to punch him in the stomach to make him stop"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

From The Times

"Another woman alleges that Brand assaulted her when he was 31 and she was 16 and still at school.

She said he referred to her as “the child” during an emotionally abusive and controlling relationship that lasted for about three months"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

I agree with everything granny said - it's not about celebrity. It's about society.

Of course it's about celebrity. Name another case where you hear 2 days before allegations. Often discuss upcoming court cases do you?

"

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

"

I hope for your sake this ages well.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

Yeah.. I can understand why brand might want to get the denial out first… because the times story looks absolutely gruesome

This is more than just an “outing”…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

What if what stars get up to in their private lives is illegal? I don't condone a witch hunt. I would also like justice to be served if an individual has committed a crime/harmed another person.

If what stars get up to is illegal then gather the evidence and take it to the police....

I know, weird concept, but quite simple. "

Statistics would suggest that r@pe and sexual assault doesn’t work like that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Of course it's about celebrity. Name another case where you hear 2 days before allegations. Often discuss upcoming court cases do you?

Yes"

Of course you do. Sit there and look at non celebrity court cases before they've become common knowledge. Guessing you also judge without being in the court room

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle

Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty. "

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Court of public opinion is run by morons unfortunately.

We will never know if he's innocent or guilty. We will never know the details just the verdict. But people on fab who have read an article will know for sure that their opinion is correct

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always knew Billy Conolly took it up the snatch

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Court of public opinion is run by morons unfortunately.

We will never know if he's innocent or guilty. We will never know the details just the verdict. But people on fab who have read an article will know for sure that their opinion is correct "

Is that your approach to all convictions? (I am not saying RB is guilty of anything - I've no idea, just a general question)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

Of course it's about celebrity. Name another case where you hear 2 days before allegations. Often discuss upcoming court cases do you?

Yes

Of course you do. Sit there and look at non celebrity court cases before they've become common knowledge. Guessing you also judge without being in the court room"

I find it odd that you're criticising me for being interested in court cases and what's in the news. But you do you.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction. "

The problem with sexual assault is that it has the lowest rates taken to trial and lowest conviction rates….

If it was 1 person then people would be shouting “he said she said “ but 4 people…. With ducks lined up in a row…. The newspapers and the tv channels are going to have to run this past a million lawyers to publish

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction. "

True! But still not found guilty so it's all still gossip.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

To me it looks like everyone knew including his agents and management team and got legal threats from him never to go public

Imagine being a producer of a programme on C4 and at the first meeting being told not to employ women on the team because Brand was the host

He's a monster

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle


"Court of public opinion is run by morons unfortunately.

We will never know if he's innocent or guilty. We will never know the details just the verdict. But people on fab who have read an article will know for sure that their opinion is correct "

Gossips!

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By *adCherriesCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire/Northwest

Ill watch the program but it wont effect my opinion of him because I've always thought he was a complete cunt.

However, whether he's guilty of any of the allegations isn't for me, the media or social media to decide.

Mr

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction.

The problem with sexual assault is that it has the lowest rates taken to trial and lowest conviction rates….

If it was 1 person then people would be shouting “he said she said “ but 4 people…. With ducks lined up in a row…. The newspapers and the tv channels are going to have to run this past a million lawyers to publish

"

I know, and agree! That was my point earlier.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Court of public opinion is run by morons unfortunately.

We will never know if he's innocent or guilty. We will never know the details just the verdict. But people on fab who have read an article will know for sure that their opinion is correct

Is that your approach to all convictions? (I am not saying RB is guilty of anything - I've no idea, just a general question)"

Yes 100%.

I'm more interested in the laws being specific and followed.

Look into the death penalty. 5% are found to be untrue post death. Think of the level of certainty needed for the death penalty. Imagine the average case and how easy it would be to get it wrong either way.

We do not know the nuances and details of any court case.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/russell-brand-investigation-sunday-times-video-watch-latest-news-x33ss0kmk

Video about the article and program

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"

I find it odd that you're criticising me for being interested in court cases and what's in the news. But you do you. "

I find it odd you follow celebrity.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction. True! But still not found guilty so it's all still gossip. "

Gossip to some, allegations to others. Assuming it goes further, he'll have his chance to defend himself. I'm not saying he's guilty of anything - time will tell - but dismissing a r*pe allegation as 'gossip' feels inappropriate to me.

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By *hroatQueen_CATV/TS
over a year ago

Carlisle


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction. True! But still not found guilty so it's all still gossip.

Gossip to some, allegations to others. Assuming it goes further, he'll have his chance to defend himself. I'm not saying he's guilty of anything - time will tell - but dismissing a r*pe allegation as 'gossip' feels inappropriate to me."

It's all gossip until it's proven not hard to comprehend. I'm not dismissing the claim! Don't put words in my mouth. I said "innocent until proven guilty." Go back to your little click on here lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction. True! But still not found guilty so it's all still gossip.

Gossip to some, allegations to others. Assuming it goes further, he'll have his chance to defend himself. I'm not saying he's guilty of anything - time will tell - but dismissing a r*pe allegation as 'gossip' feels inappropriate to me."

The Times story said he had 8 days to refute the story and make a statement. He didn't. He posted his YT video defense.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

I’ve come into this a bit late and I haven’t seen any videos or read any articles relating to it, my only real question is this.

Having acquired the information, listened to tha catalogue of accusations, why is it not people’s first instinct to take this information to the police, in order for them to investigate and take further action if deemed appropriate, rather than make a tv programme or write a newspaper article about it.

Surely by affording all the publicity to the accusations will it not make the job of an unbiased court case much more difficult, it could even result in a guilty person getting off, which given the not inconsiderable time and effort put into it seems like shooting yourself in the foot a bit.

I have no axe to grind on this specific scenario as I have little to no knowledge of the facts and no interest in the personality involved.

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By *enSiskoMan
over a year ago

Cestus 3


"I have been tuning into this guy, and he is not narrative friendly, has survived several personal attacks on his lifestyle.

Last year he was a nutty conspiracy theorist, Youtube tried to take his show off line, why because he is against the narrative he asks questions and urges his followers to ask questions too.

Everyone who has seen his YouTube show will not be surprised that it has come to this.

But as he also says he was very promiscuous back in the day, doesn't mean he was honest about everything. Regardless of allegations being true or not, as they very well could be - Let's not forget his double act phone call with Jonathan Ross, he was not always a "lovely" person so could very well still have done things.

I have no doubt that (true or not) the media jumped at the chance of any hint of a whisper of a rumour to shut him down. But it doesn't mean the allegations are false either. "

I have followed him since the pandemic, and also read the comments on his videos, loads have said to him they gone come for you RB, so I say again if you have followed him then you won't be surprised, if you are just joining then all you now have is the medias view.

4 women lining up asl to accuse RB of something which is now muddled with time, there will be no court case, they are trying to cancel him, they want him gone.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Court of public opinion is run by morons unfortunately.

We will never know if he's innocent or guilty. We will never know the details just the verdict. But people on fab who have read an article will know for sure that their opinion is correct

Is that your approach to all convictions? (I am not saying RB is guilty of anything - I've no idea, just a general question)

Yes 100%.

I'm more interested in the laws being specific and followed.

Look into the death penalty. 5% are found to be untrue post death. Think of the level of certainty needed for the death penalty. Imagine the average case and how easy it would be to get it wrong either way.

We do not know the nuances and details of any court case. "

Yes, there will always be miscarriages of justice (just one of the many reasons I am opposed to the death penalty), but I do not believe they are widespread, thankfully.That's why the onus is on the prosecution - it's a high bar.

Most court proceedings are open and public record so you could definitely get to know the nuance, if you wanted to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's to make it appear as though he is 'not one' of the establishment (obviously). Most of you will fall for it.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere

Whos " they "

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By *enSiskoMan
over a year ago

Cestus 3


"I have been tuning into this guy, and he is not narrative friendly, has survived several personal attacks on his lifestyle.

Last year he was a nutty conspiracy theorist, Youtube tried to take his show off line, why because he is against the narrative he asks questions and urges his followers to ask questions too.

Everyone who has seen his YouTube show will not be surprised that it has come to this.

None of which means he is guilty or not guilty of anything. "

Look carefully at what I have wrote, you will see guilty nowhere, those are your words, not mine.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction. True! But still not found guilty so it's all still gossip.

Gossip to some, allegations to others. Assuming it goes further, he'll have his chance to defend himself. I'm not saying he's guilty of anything - time will tell - but dismissing a r*pe allegation as 'gossip' feels inappropriate to me. It's all gossip until it's proven not hard to comprehend. I'm not dismissing the claim! Don't put words in my mouth. I said "innocent until proven guilty." Go back to your little click on here lol "

Who's my little chick? I'm curious to know.

I completely agree with you on "innocent until proven guilty" (I've said it about a dozen times on this thread!), but language is important. I think dismissing someone's (serious) claims as "gossip" does them a disservice, but we can agree to disagree!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


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Yes, there will always be miscarriages of justice (just one of the many reasons I am opposed to the death penalty), but I do not believe they are widespread, thankfully.That's why the onus is on the prosecution - it's a high bar.

Most court proceedings are open and public record so you could definitely get to know the nuance, if you wanted to. "

Very much agreed on the death penalty (as well as other moral reasons

Depends on your definition of widespread I guess and how one would quantify miscarriages unless they happen to be found out.

Oh you absolutely could. My point is the average person does not but holds strong opinions on specific court cases in the public eye.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction. True! But still not found guilty so it's all still gossip.

Gossip to some, allegations to others. Assuming it goes further, he'll have his chance to defend himself. I'm not saying he's guilty of anything - time will tell - but dismissing a r*pe allegation as 'gossip' feels inappropriate to me. It's all gossip until it's proven not hard to comprehend. I'm not dismissing the claim! Don't put words in my mouth. I said "innocent until proven guilty." Go back to your little click on here lol

Who's my little chick? I'm curious to know.

I completely agree with you on "innocent until proven guilty" (I've said it about a dozen times on this thread!), but language is important. I think dismissing someone's (serious) claims as "gossip" does them a disservice, but we can agree to disagree!"

Oh "click". There was me hoping I had a chick...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I have been tuning into this guy, and he is not narrative friendly, has survived several personal attacks on his lifestyle.

Last year he was a nutty conspiracy theorist, Youtube tried to take his show off line, why because he is against the narrative he asks questions and urges his followers to ask questions too.

Everyone who has seen his YouTube show will not be surprised that it has come to this.

But as he also says he was very promiscuous back in the day, doesn't mean he was honest about everything. Regardless of allegations being true or not, as they very well could be - Let's not forget his double act phone call with Jonathan Ross, he was not always a "lovely" person so could very well still have done things.

I have no doubt that (true or not) the media jumped at the chance of any hint of a whisper of a rumour to shut him down. But it doesn't mean the allegations are false either.

I have followed him since the pandemic, and also read the comments on his videos, loads have said to him they gone come for you RB, so I say again if you have followed him then you won't be surprised, if you are just joining then all you now have is the medias view.

4 women lining up asl to accuse RB of something which is now muddled with time, there will be no court case, they are trying to cancel him, they want him gone."

You know he had a successful career before courting the populists over Covid?

That’s why I laughed when someone earlier said that the so called ‘woke left’ are gunning for him. He’s literally part of the ‘woke left’ and anyone who thinks otherwise has never actually listened to his politics.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"Im totally fed up with "news" outing people.

What stars get up to in their private life is just that, private.

Unless it's murdering folk or some such, I've absolutely not a care in the world about it. Gah!!!

No news day, is it? Lets ruin some poor persons life.

What if what stars get up to in their private lives is illegal? I don't condone a witch hunt. I would also like justice to be served if an individual has committed a crime/harmed another person.

If what stars get up to is illegal then gather the evidence and take it to the police....

I know, weird concept, but quite simple. "

Indeed. Lots of women and girls went to the police about Jimmy Saville, across various eras. That went well.

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By *oveallMan
over a year ago

kells

The way the world is now , you would need to fill out a question aer before you even had a kiss ... ME 2 gone a wee bit crazy in my opinion ... Should the complaints be named , just look at Paddy jackon NI case . I'd a bad feed from my local chipper 19 year ago can i take them to court ... Sue the owner and staff for my bad experience. ...

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By *oveallMan
over a year ago

kells

Probably no .

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West


"The way the world is now , you would need to fill out a question aer before you even had a kiss ... ME 2 gone a wee bit crazy in my opinion ... Should the complaints be named , just look at Paddy jackon NI case . I'd a bad feed from my local chipper 19 year ago can i take them to court ... Sue the owner and staff for my bad experience. ... "

Obviously you can just kiss people without consent. It's fine.

Subtext:

(And no, I don't think a form should be filled in )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I’ve come into this a bit late and I haven’t seen any videos or read any articles relating to it, my only real question is this.

Having acquired the information, listened to tha catalogue of accusations, why is it not people’s first instinct to take this information to the police, in order for them to investigate and take further action if deemed appropriate, rather than make a tv programme or write a newspaper article about it.

Surely by affording all the publicity to the accusations will it not make the job of an unbiased court case much more difficult, it could even result in a guilty person getting off, which given the not inconsiderable time and effort put into it seems like shooting yourself in the foot a bit.

I have no axe to grind on this specific scenario as I have little to no knowledge of the facts and no interest in the personality involved. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The way the world is now , you would need to fill out a question aer before you even had a kiss ... ME 2 gone a wee bit crazy in my opinion ... Should the complaints be named , just look at Paddy jackon NI case . I'd a bad feed from my local chipper 19 year ago can i take them to court ... Sue the owner and staff for my bad experience. ... "

Meetoo has gone a bit crazy...because a celebrity has allegations of SA from multiple women? You will have to explain.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The way the world is now , you would need to fill out a question aer before you even had a kiss ... ME 2 gone a wee bit crazy in my opinion ... Should the complaints be named , just look at Paddy jackon NI case . I'd a bad feed from my local chipper 19 year ago can i take them to court ... Sue the owner and staff for my bad experience. ... "

You might wanna wait til this is over before suggesting anything has gone crazy, mate.

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By *oveallMan
over a year ago

kells

If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ...

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere


"It's to make it appear as though he is 'not one' of the establishment (obviously). Most of you will fall for it."

Why would anyone care whether he's a member of The Establishment or not

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The way the world is now , you would need to fill out a question aer before you even had a kiss ... ME 2 gone a wee bit crazy in my opinion ... Should the complaints be named , just look at Paddy jackon NI case . I'd a bad feed from my local chipper 19 year ago can i take them to court ... Sue the owner and staff for my bad experience. ... "

Oh dear.

Someone went there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ... "

Ok everyone has noticed you it may be best if you just stop now

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ... "

If it was Russell the bin man there's no story...but he's not

He'll be known as Russell the r apist from now on

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By *enSiskoMan
over a year ago

Cestus 3

Amber Heard destroyed Jonny Depps career by making false allegations about him which were proven here in Britian but disproved in the USA.

Since this case AH has been accused of lying to the Australian government, has had allegations made against her from a former lover and had to pay JD millions of dollars.

Now before all of this and the me-to movement, in the USA it was suggested that a women always be believed when they claim assault or sexual assault not questioned.

AH and JD case blew that suggestion out of the water.

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By *enSiskoMan
over a year ago

Cestus 3


"I have been tuning into this guy, and he is not narrative friendly, has survived several personal attacks on his lifestyle.

Last year he was a nutty conspiracy theorist, Youtube tried to take his show off line, why because he is against the narrative he asks questions and urges his followers to ask questions too.

Everyone who has seen his YouTube show will not be surprised that it has come to this.

But as he also says he was very promiscuous back in the day, doesn't mean he was honest about everything. Regardless of allegations being true or not, as they very well could be - Let's not forget his double act phone call with Jonathan Ross, he was not always a "lovely" person so could very well still have done things.

I have no doubt that (true or not) the media jumped at the chance of any hint of a whisper of a rumour to shut him down. But it doesn't mean the allegations are false either.

I have followed him since the pandemic, and also read the comments on his videos, loads have said to him they gone come for you RB, so I say again if you have followed him then you won't be surprised, if you are just joining then all you now have is the medias view.

4 women lining up asl to accuse RB of something which is now muddled with time, there will be no court case, they are trying to cancel him, they want him gone.

You know he had a successful career before courting the populists over Covid?

That’s why I laughed when someone earlier said that the so called ‘woke left’ are gunning for him. He’s literally part of the ‘woke left’ and anyone who thinks otherwise has never actually listened to his politics. "

Yes he is left, that's his preference.

Think the last thing I saw him in was Death on the Nile.

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By *oveallMan
over a year ago

kells


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ...

If it was Russell the bin man there's no story...but he's not

He'll be known as Russell the r apist from now on "

is everyone not instilled to a fair go ...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Amber Heard destroyed Jonny Depps career by making false allegations about him which were proven here in Britian but disproved in the USA.

Since this case AH has been accused of lying to the Australian government, has had allegations made against her from a former lover and had to pay JD millions of dollars.

Now before all of this and the me-to movement, in the USA it was suggested that a women always be believed when they claim assault or sexual assault not questioned.

AH and JD case blew that suggestion out of the water."

I believe that victims should be listened to, do you not? Victims may be male or female.

JD was the victim of abuse in that relationship.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ...

If it was Russell the bin man there's no story...but he's not

He'll be known as Russell the r apist from now on is everyone not instilled to a fair go ... "

His fair go is creating a youtube video on the day to muddy the story

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ...

If it was Russell the bin man there's no story...but he's not

He'll be known as Russell the r apist from now on is everyone not instilled to a fair go ...

His fair go is creating a youtube video on the day to muddy the story "

He had 8 days to reply to The Times story. He did not.

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By *og-ManMan
over a year ago

somewhere


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ...

If it was Russell the bin man there's no story...but he's not

He'll be known as Russell the r apist from now on is everyone not instilled to a fair go ...

His fair go is creating a youtube video on the day to muddy the story

He had 8 days to reply to The Times story. He did not. "

I believe the story ,Ive read the whole thing

Its outrageous that he got away with it so long

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ...

If it was Russell the bin man there's no story...but he's not

He'll be known as Russell the r apist from now on is everyone not instilled to a fair go ...

His fair go is creating a youtube video on the day to muddy the story

He had 8 days to reply to The Times story. He did not. "

Why should he? Not responding means what exactly.? Why must anyone respond to anything on the media?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The figures for false accusations of sexual violence are estimated from 3-5% in the UK and up to 8% in the US.

(Full Fact / BBC)

I will remind you that there are four women alleging SA against Brand.

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton

If all true it puts Rubilis's football kiss into context as not sexual assault.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ...

If it was Russell the bin man there's no story...but he's not

He'll be known as Russell the r apist from now on is everyone not instilled to a fair go ...

His fair go is creating a youtube video on the day to muddy the story

He had 8 days to reply to The Times story. He did not.

Why should he? Not responding means what exactly.? Why must anyone respond to anything on the media? "

I simply shared the fact from the Times article.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If all true it puts Rubilis's football kiss into context as not sexual assault. "

No it doesn't. Different countries. SA covers a range of charges.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"If he was Russell the bin man would there be a story . name the complaint's also ...

If it was Russell the bin man there's no story...but he's not

He'll be known as Russell the r apist from now on is everyone not instilled to a fair go ...

His fair go is creating a youtube video on the day to muddy the story

He had 8 days to reply to The Times story. He did not.

Why should he? Not responding means what exactly.? Why must anyone respond to anything on the media?

I simply shared the fact from the Times article."

^^Good fact sharing.

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By *ts the taking part thatMan
over a year ago

southampton


"If all true it puts Rubilis's football kiss into context as not sexual assault.

No it doesn't. Different countries. SA covers a range of charges. "

Yes it does but appreciate we won't agree. Sexual assault is serious and smiling & accepting a kiss in celebration is not Sexual assault but I appreciate vulchers want blood.

I,m happy I,m right so won't play ping pong.

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By *astandFeistyCouple
over a year ago

Bournemouth


"Don't believe what the media says! I Someone is Innocent until proven guilty.

Innocent until proven otherwise, yes. But the media are reporting what the women are saying. That's quite an important distinction. True! But still not found guilty so it's all still gossip.

Gossip to some, allegations to others. Assuming it goes further, he'll have his chance to defend himself. I'm not saying he's guilty of anything - time will tell - but dismissing a r*pe allegation as 'gossip' feels inappropriate to me."

If its r*pe allegations they should have reported it police already. Outing it into the media without any formal allegation stinks of 'gossip'.

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By *oecutterMan
over a year ago

Clonakilty

Threads like this show why due process is so important.

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