metaphor

Talking about Talking about Dylan Farrow and Woody Allen

How to Like Woody Allen on Facebook

Woody Allen’s Good Name

The first link is via FEMINIST HULK regarding the discussion about Dylan Farrow and Woody Allen going on presently, and the backlash against Farrow that’s been directed against her for daring to question Allen’s character and reputation. The second link also deals with that discussion (and linked by HULK in that link), pointing to “the limitations of legal metaphor” and of clinging to ideas like “innocent until proven guilty” outside of a court of law. Judging by the comments on the second link by Aaron Bady, my impression is that a lot of people think no one should say anything at all about what’s going on because, y’know, who knows who’s telling the truth, amiright? (more…)