alt Hacker NewsRegardless of whether the metaphor stands up, this is a horrible thing to say. Abuse victims are not responsible for the abuse they receive.
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reactordev • yesterday at 6:28 PM
No but they have the power to remove themselves from the situation and should have a prudence to do so. We have places for women and children to go to escape abuse, so find your hideout and escape the abusive relationship.
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I had the same thought at first, but in context I think the quoted text refers to business relationships. Which makes all the difference.