Sato comments

Yes it is\can be difficult to gather actual evidence, but if a problem is THERE surely those on the receiving end CAN gather some to support\illustrate their situation.

Accusations still need to be taken seriously. And a third party will have to determine who was in the wrong.

Another problem with all this is it can come down to an individuals ""intrepretation"" that they were harassed. We can have the same situation where one person approaches another, if the person approaching is seen as attractive, then the action is FINE, if the person approaching is not attractive then the behavior is harassment. The action is the same but outcomes different, that should be unacceptable.

"Attractive" people aren't excluded from having accusations towards them.

This is just an excuse for people who don't want to accept that they crossed the line so they just shift the blame to something they have no control of.

Also men are NOT the only perpetrators, I predict men are going to be increasingly calling women out on this as well.

Good. All bad behaviour should be called out.

Bottom line is THIS it is NOT just women who are affected by this, men also suffer. The way the atmosphere is getting men are certainly on the defensive, it is a NATURAL reaction given the situation.

What about some compassion to the victims of bad behaviour?

As I said above BOTH men & women will lose in this

Not if people can work towards a society where problems are addressed and not swept under the rug.

Again, no one should have to endure behaviour they are uncomfortable with.

Sounds like there are issues, but people should be found guilty before losing jobs etc

Why are you assuming that these people haven't been found guilty already?

We are seeing more & more losing jobs etc just based on allegations, some being shown to be false.

What is proof in your opinion? I think several people coming forward about a particular person's behaviour is enough to warrent an investigation and enough to prove they contribute to a toxic work environment.

A lot of the time, these incidents don't have a paper trail and happen behind closed doors which is the problem. A lot of the time there will be no concrete evidence.

Ignoring these incidents lead to more and more incidents because then these bad people think this behaviour is allowed.

I am all for fairness & balance but this is getting out of hand as well & a big reason many men wont mentor women or try to avoid hiring as well, also marriage is off the tables for more & more men as time passes. 

What is your solution?

I think these people who act inappropriately should be educated or reprimanded according to the severity of their actions. I do not think the victims should just shut their mouth and put up with bad behaviour.

If men are getting more afraid of talking to women because more of these alligations are coming to light, maybe they ought to rethink their behaviour and act in a more appropriate manner.

People who act accordingly in the workplace will not need to be afraid of false alligations because if that were to ever happen, there will be people backing them.

If people do not back those who get alligations thrown towards them, maybe they should rethink their behaviour.