“Okay, so what about the imaginary women that were passed over for promotion? Well, I say to them, that’s life. Work a little harder.”

Even if I worked 12 hours a day 7 days a week doing a smash up job for the company can really compete with the woman in the office next to me sleeping with the boss? Probably not. So does that mean that I have to sleep with the boss too in order to get promoted? I doubt there are few imaginary women in this circumstance; as BB said, sexual harassment laws exist for a reason- because there was a precedent.

Well said! Bravo!! *stands and cheers*

I honestly don’t see what the big deal is about this whole situation to begin with. The women in question were interns in college so there is no statutory rape problems there, they were most likely over 18. Some people need to realize that the Entertainment Industry really is a playground for men (and women) to make lascivious, sexual propositions in exchange for promotions, monetary or um, position (no pun intended).

I actually saw some of this first hand when I was an intern @ a local TV station. My boss didn’t hit on me (thank God, I so didn’t want him either) but he went after other college age women like a dog on a steak- ridiculous and nobody told nothing- including me. If you are seen as a rat then you are done in this industry, if people feel they can’t let it all hang out after the cameras are off with you there- it’s a wrap for you.

The only advice I can give for young women (and sometimes men) is to stay focused on your job/career and set strong but not aggressive boundaries with people, that is everyone from fellow interns, floor managers, producers, writers- the list goes on. I don’t mean to sound like I’m victimizing women but men will be men and some of them will use their powerful positions in the industry to try to get you in plenty of horizontal/vertical positions. I agree with the post- if you feel like it’s the right thing for you to do, well go on and shake what yo’ mamma gave ya. I understand ish happens and grown folk gonna’ do what they do.
I know there are people who will allow themselves to be used as pleasure holes to get to any high rank in the Film/Music industry and that’s just how it is- no matter if they are actually attracted to the person or not. I’m not judging but that’s just not what I’m about.

I think he should stop apologizing for doing what happens all throughout world history, a powerful man using his charm and position to get young chicks: hello, Bill Clinton/Monica Lewinsky anyone?

How do we separate the victim from the vixen? Don’t forget that sexual harrassment rules exist lessen the very real risk of office coersion and even rape. The rules are there because there were actual victims… Double edged sword. In a perfect world, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with ____ing in the office.