Link roundup: convention harassment, round 2

[jenett]

(Because the previous post has gotten very long.)

(Last update July 31, 2013: unless something major crops up, I am thinking this may be the last update.)

July 11, 2013
* Patrick Nielsen Hayden (@pnh) notes on Twitter that Jim Frenkel is no longer associated with Tor Books and has a series of tweets giving further information re: the business aspect, which I'm reproducing here for easier dissemination. (Individual tweets linked as the number.)

1) James Frenkel is no longer associated with Tor Books. We wish him the best. (1/5)
2) We’ll be contacting the authors and agents Mr. Frenkel worked with to discuss which editor here they’ll be working with going forward. (2/5)
3) This process will take some days or even weeks, so please be patient if you don’t hear from us instantly. (3/5)
4) Finally, if you had something on submission to Tor via Mr. Frenkel, you’ll need to resubmit it via some other Tor editor. (4/5)
5) If you don’t have a particular editor in mind, you can re-submit it via Diana Pho (diana.pho@tor.com) who will route it appropriately. (5/5)

More links following as the internet has commentary.

(Same deal as comment with the previous post: comments are currently on, I am not unbiased in this situation, I encourage other people to do link roundups, I am including everything I know about that seems relevant here or I will tell you what I'm not including and why.)


July 11, 2013
* Further discussion in the initial post on Jim Hines' blog: http://www.jimchines.com/2013/06/how-to-report-sexual-harassment-by-elise-matthesen/comment-page-1/#comment-182940
* Further discussion at MetaFilter: http://www.metafilter.com/129652/Reporting-Harassment-at-a-Convention-A-FirstPerson-How-To#5082295
* http://james-nicoll.livejournal.com/4476019.html (discussion of method of announcement)
* announcement in Locus: http://www.locusmag.com/News/2013/07/frenkel-leaves-tor/
* http://elisem.livejournal.com/1825291.html (brief comment from Elise herself)
* http://www.thepassivevoice.com/07/2013/on-sexual-harassment-at-conventions-a-follow-up/
* http://www.sfsite.com/news/2013/07/11/frenkel-no-longer-at-to/
* http://twopens.wordpress.com/2013/07/11/good-on-tor/
* http://www.popehat.com/2013/07/11/a-statement-of-support-in-the-event-of-legal-threats-or-lawsuits/)
* http://tapati.livejournal.com/740161.html
* http://tansyrr.com/tansywp/friday-links-is-saving-mr-banks/

added July 12, 2013
* http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/07/convention-harassment-comic-con/
* http://sigridellis.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/james-frenkel-leaves-tor/

added July 13, 2013
* http://www.blackgate.com/2013/07/12/james-frenkel-leaves-tor/ also at http://www.thebookishowl.com/2013/07/13/james-frenkel-leaves-tor/
* http://www.thegameslave.com/news/2013/7/12/the-need-for-anit-harassement-policies.html
* https://wearawhitefeather.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/maybe-its-just-us-by-cherie-priest/

added July 14, 2013
* http://therealmadhatter.wordpress.com/2013/07/13/harassment-and-writing/

added July 15, 2013
* http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/07/convention-etiquette-comic-con/

added July 16, 2013
* http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/07/15/zero-tolerance-at-san-diego-comic-con/
* http://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2013/07/12/why-cons-need-anti-harassment-policies/
* http://fibitz.livejournal.com/6742.html
* http://geekfeminism.wikia.com/wiki/SFF_harassment_revelations_2013

added July 19, 2013
* http://uberfeminist.blogspot.com/2013/07/harassment-policies-are-pointless.html
* http://radishreviews.com/2013/07/18/con-reportreadercon/
* http://feminspire.com/cosplay-is-not-consent-keep-harassment-out-of-comic-con/
* http://www.michaelzwilliamson.com/blog/item/sexual-harassment-yes-this-is-a-problem
* http://chrisbourg.wordpress.com/2013/07/17/getting-your-boss-to-endorse-org-wide-anti-harassment-stance/
Unicorn chaser
* http://chrisbrecheen.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/changing-creepy-guy-narrative.html (Elise asked if I'd add this as a reminder of the good stuff.)

added July 22, 2013
* http://www.rogerebert.com/balder-and-dash/thumbnails-7192013

added July 31, 2013
* https://twitter.com/davehogg/status/360242474872078338
* http://airlockalpha.com/node/9763/the-fannish-life-harassment-not-just-a-mundane-problem.html
* http://www.kalyr.com/weblog/sf-and-gaming/games/why-the-harrassment-discussion-is-toxic/
* http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/07/ap_argshaming (note the link at the bottom with further discussion.)

Other general signal boosting posts
* http://journaloftravelandadventures.blogspot.com/2013/07/convention-goers-beware.html
* http://www.geekish.tv/2013/07/geekish-links-2/

Comments

[elf]

And another! A Statement of Support in the Event of Legal Threats Or Lawsuits (http://www.popehat.com/2013/07/11/a-statement-of-support-in-the-event-of-legal-threats-or-lawsuits/), from Ken White at Popehat:

As far as I know, Ms. Ellis and Ms. Matthesen have not received specific legal threats.

However, in the event that Ms. Ellis or Ms. Matthesen do receive legal threats or are subjected to litigation, I have agreed to give them my assistance in securing an effective and vigorous defense.

[jenett]

I'd put that in, I swear! (Actually, it looks like one of my earlier edits this afternoon didn't save for some reason.)

[(Anonymous)]

Wow! Thank you for including my post. http://journaloftravelandadventures.blogspot.com/2013/07/convention-goers-beware.html It was to remind myself that Jasmine needs to be taught how to protect herself as she gets older, no matter how many conventions she attends as a child. I never imagined that other people would read the post. Thanks!

Sandra