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Thread sparks debate on how successful abusers evade accountability
Original: 🧵[1/2] Successful abusers are good at networking, have high charisma, usually have pretty privilege and wealth. They hav
A widely shared thread argues that abusive people who reach positions of power tend to share traits: strong networking skills, charisma, physical attractiveness, wealth and persuasive rhetoric, all of which help them win influence and sympathy. The discussion reflects ongoing debate about why accusations against prominent or well-liked figures are often disbelieved, and how charm and status can shield perpetrators from consequences.
Why now: It taps into recurring public frustration over powerful, well-liked figures escaping accountability for abuse.
Evidence
- 🧵[1/2] Successful abusers are good at networking, have high charisma, usually have pretty privilege and wealth. They have good rhetorical and especially emotive rhetorical skills. And they know how to play their image to the room to gain favor and influence. These are all… · ambiguous_yelp@veganism.social · 2
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