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frazzled

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16. I'm not seeking any satisfaction

Reply to Stinky The Clown (Reply #14)

Fri Nov 10, 2017, 03:39 PM

Nov 2017

I'm just surprised that so many here are willing to cut this guy slack because he said the right words. My only point is that words don't matter.

Apologies are meaningless when given after years and years of abusive action and under threat of career annihilation. It's fine he issued an apology, but it doesn't and shouldn't change anything. His career should be definitively over.

Disclosure: I never understood the adulation for this guy; to me he always seemed banal and a little bit creepy. But the critics made out like he was some kind of genius philosopher of modern life. To each his own, I say. But I will not miss him.

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Louis CK Releases Statement that begins: "These stories are true" [View all] Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 OP

He's owning it. Hope this sets an example. Laffy Kat Nov 2017 #1

Wow. Ezior Nov 2017 #2

Quite a statement. Here's hoping he sticks to it. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2017 #3

While his actions were reprehensible... JaneQPublic Nov 2017 #4

I hope he's sincere, but it's certainly better than calling them liars. moriah Nov 2017 #5

The offender's attitude toward the victims is always telling of sincerity. Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #7

As I said... I hope he actually was the one who wrote it. Nt. moriah Nov 2017 #17

Too late for apologies and confessions frazzled Nov 2017 #6

I liked the way he acknowledged being a position of power etc nini Nov 2017 #8

It just seems like an attempt to say the right words to keep going frazzled Nov 2017 #11

Not defending him in any way, but what WOULD satisfy you? Stinky The Clown Nov 2017 #14

I'm not seeking any satisfaction frazzled Nov 2017 #16

I am not familiar with the dude, but am with admission vs denial... moriah Nov 2017 #19

He's not stupid but he is troubled nini Nov 2017 #15

"I never showed a woman my (penis) without asking first, which is also true. " TexasBushwhacker Nov 2017 #9

these men NEVER admit the truth Skittles Nov 2017 #21

Its a good apology. It all depends on what he does from now on. nolabear Nov 2017 #10

Hes got a good publicist and management team justiceischeap Nov 2017 #12

Admitting the problem and getting treatment are a good start. cbdo2007 Nov 2017 #13

It's a good start, but you can't ignore that it came after he dismissed them as rumors and... SaschaHM Nov 2017 #18

After a couple year break, he'll probably do some material about this MrPurple Nov 2017 #20