PS: Marrec, the only thing DannyB is saying is that he believes Zoe because she told him back in the day and she's a wonderful person. How is that proof of anything but bias towards the person launching the accusation. He has the same proof we have: A new tale from Zoe Quinn
A excess of circumstantial evidence is powerful, DannyB claims that Zoe told him the tale shortly after it happened, which would mean that:
a) The story hasn't changed much over the years
b) She was telling people privately before she told people publicly
because
c) She was afraid to go public before she had more industry clout
Unless you think Danny's lying, which... why?
This along with other testimonials of Alec's behavior and character don't look very good for his case in the court of public opinion.
Because of this I edited in the last post:
"Btw I only asked about this whole situation because I don't feel I have a radical point of view, nor a boogie both sides stuff. I just need proof. Some validity. Anything other than hearsay based stuff about a person. A hearsay that might've been induced by ZQ herself since dannyB knew, and probably others too. "Avoid this guy" some say, without giving any details as to why. Years later, you reap the rewards."
You can plant a seed of mistrust. There's only one account that tweets that he asked for sex victim style. ZQ tells you a story, tells others a story privately. That story permeates certain circles without names being given. Fast forward and people are making claims such as "avoid relations with this guy", but no names behind it. It really correlates as a campaign of mistrust at the tipping point. The reasons for doing it now? Escapes me. I don't live in her brain.
I suppose it's possible that Zoe started this rumor as some kind of Burn Notice for Alec's career but... again, why? Revenge for a bad relationship? She's a sociopath who just wants to hurt people? Why now? Because Jeremy Soule was also accused?
I dunno, all that doesn't make as much sense as some weepy emo Canadian indie dev/composer being a certified pervert abuser that Zoe shacked up with because she has horrible taste in men.
In social media, the preemtive attack always deals critical damage. As you can see, suggestions, hearsay are enough to determine what that person is like. and it all boils down to this:
"Did you know that a couple sentences about someone before you meet him/her are enough to condition your response to his/her actions, mannerisms, ideas, etc?"
Your response, much like everyone else who didn't personally know him or never interacted with him, is based on prejudice.
You know who's been caught being an immoral and abusive piece of shit (reciprocal abuse with eron, of course)? Yes, ZQ. But that's never the case, because it's compelling to "punch up", right?
Again, if proof arises and he's a piece of shit i'll say it loud and clear. For now, the side effects of a career destruction are already there and all of that without proof. I hope you can understand how that vexes me as a creator.
Ehhh... again just because Zoe's got more followers on Twitter doesn't mean she has more social power. Alec is extremely influential and well connected.
I think you need a lesson in propaganda. The X is a pedophile argument has been used by catholics and soviets alike. the idea is that you leave the accused in an impossible to be defended position. Side with that person, you're the same as him. The idea is to do character assassination so the impact only comes from one side. Even if you knew, respected and liked working with Alec, you wouldn't touch this issue even with oven mitts.
