Two wrongs don't make a right. Is this really "breaking news" ? I would have thought there was plenty to write about but then I suppose when most of the news is so dire this could be construed as light relief. I'd give them both a smack and send them to (their own) beds without tea. Andy
He was out of order for trying to chat her up - in an inappropriate place (LinkedIn) She was out of order for shaming him in public, in my view. A private rebuke (which she gave) was quite sufficient. And now the Mail are digging the dirt on her. What goes around comes around. I have no great sympathy for either.
She's played a blinder! Has done absolutely nothing and got pages of publicity. Also convinced the world that giving women compliments is an evil deed. All he said was she was stunning....doesn't exactly sound like the worst thing a bloke's ever done. Who give's a hoot what website it was on, he didn't ask for a date or anything, and so what if he had? You don't have to put a photo on LinkedIn, so surely by putting one on where she looks "stunning" she objectifies women? Don't forget that LinkedIn is a business website and she's not in business as she's a student.....he was baited good and proper, and I bet he feels a bit of a fool now. I'm connected to a few "stunning" women on LinkedIn and some obviously "work" their photos a bit - especially the younger girls from employment agencies. I guess it helps them get the connections to do their jobs. I'm sure that everyone uses the best aspects they have and if one of them is looks then that's just the way the world works, always has and always will. The real crime is that the Solicitors Regulation Authority are looking into it. Surely they should have much more important things to do.
In essence,all the guy said was,"nice picture". Her picture looks more like an ad for,"Russian bride seeks wealthy bachelor",than one that advertises her real profession. But...note this paragraph in the OP's linked article: "Miss Proudman, who is currently on a sabbatical studying for a doctorate at Cambridge University, specialising in female genital mutilation, has spent the last three years building up a media profile and has this week spoken on the BBC and in national newspapers about her decision to publish Mr Carter-Silk’s message to her on LinkedIn. No such thing as bad publicity,so they say...
She is not "a student" she is a Barrister in Michael Mansfield's chambers and is doing a PhD. No doubt she will go up in some people's eyes and down in others, and, as has been mentioned, there is no such thing as bad publicity. She doesn't come across as terribly "nice", but I am sure that was her intention.
to get a position in "chambers" isn't easy, and Michael Mansfield's chambers will probably be amongst the hardest. Wonder how she managed it.....
Thank goodness he didn't say nice He said stunning The nice but may have got him in more trouble for pleasuring himself nice nʌɪs/ adjective 1. giving pleasure or satisfaction; pleasant or attractive. "we had a very nice time" synonyms: enjoyable, pleasant,pleasurable, agreeable,delightful, satisfying,gratifying, acceptable, to one's liking, entertaining,amusing, diverting,marvellous, good; More stunning ˈstʌnɪŋ/ adjective extremely impressive or attractive. "she looked stunning" synonyms: remarkable, extraordinary,staggering, incredible,impressive, outstanding,amazing, astonishing,marvellous, phenomenal,splendid, imposing,breathtaking, thrilling; More
So is it acceptable for a bloke to approach a woman if he's attractive to her, but not if he's not? Cake. Eat it. Dopey.
