Pervert — That

Due process is the first casualty of this digital witch-hunt.

Look at the person behind the label. Are they a hunter, or just a lost sheep? Are they a predator, or merely socially blind? Are they a monster, or are they a human being who made you uncomfortable? that pervert

Take the story of a high school janitor in Ohio (name withheld for legal reasons). A student, angry over a detention, spread a rumor that the janitor was who watched girls change for gym. The phrase spread like wildfire on Snapchat. The janitor was suspended, his tires slashed, and his marriage ended. Six months later, the student admitted she made it up. The damage, however, was permanent. The algorithm never forgets the keyword "that pervert." Due process is the first casualty of this digital witch-hunt

The next time you hear someone whisper do not just react with disgust. Ask for the story behind the label. Because behind every accusation is a complex web of power, fear, and sometimes, the truth. Discerning the difference is the hardest work of being human. Are they a predator, or merely socially blind

If your interest lies in how the term is used in culture, media, or society, I can discuss trends, representations, or the social implications of the term.