[tor-talk] Statement by a group of women regarding *Appelbaum*

[Cecilia Tanaka]

Oh, it is so lovely!  The world is really small, as I said times before!  <3

Joana Varon  (not Veron)  is a lovely friend of mine and we both work
voluntarily in different groups for *women's empowerment* using technology
in general.

I am a bad lawyer and tell lots of bad jokes, but Joana is a famous
researcher, famous for her intelligence and her work in the privacy area.

I didn't know about this statement, because I am being harassed for several
"friends" of mine and, just in case, I avoiding contact with everybody.  :P

Now, my day is much more beautiful and I think I love her even more,
haha!!  ;)

I bcc her in this message and  -  wow!  -  Jo, I do love you!  Thank you
for being so fair and rational in all the moments.  You are an awesome
professional and a gorgeous person.  Thank you for being, my dear!  :*

Have a lovely weekend, shiny happy people!  <3

Cecilia, la la la...  Yep, always "cecilying", Jo!  :D
On Jun 11, 2016 2:26 PM, "carlo von lynX" <lynX at time.to.get.psyced.org>
wrote:

> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday 11th June 2016
>
> We, the undersigned, are a group of women who have been friends,
> colleagues, co-workers or partners of Jacob "Jake" Appelbaum over many
> years.
>
> We have decided that we must speak out due to the nature of this
> coordinated and one-sided attack on his character and work. It has become
> clear the mainstream media are unwilling to fact-check, and only too
> willing to persist in spreading uncorroborated and unfalsifiable rumor.
> This statement is to give our positive experiences with Jake from our
> first-hand, long-term perspectives, over many public and private situations.
>
> We do not claim to know what happened in precise situations that we were
> not present for, and we do not want to trivialise and minimise any pain
> that may have been caused. But we are observing – beyond the allegations,
> that are not for us to comment on specifically – an egregious character
> assassination is being played out with numerous defamations online and
> offline. This is not how the truth can be determined, or justice for anyone
> done, whether law enforcement is to be trusted or not.
>
> We would like to state that our experiences with Jake are different than
> what is often being portrayed. We know Jake to be a kind, loyal and
> dedicated person. We do understand Jake can be outspoken and provocative
> regarding a number of issues – which can come across as offensive –
> however, we have never found Jake to be as is being alleged.
>
> We are not apologists for any genuine wrongdoing, and as women working in
> this community we know that there are struggles around sexism. However,
> simple punitivism is not how the human rights that we all defend should be
> enforced or framed.
>
> We believe that an open and evidence-based discussion in this situation is
> necessary to allow our community to develop better processes to handle any
> allegations. Furiously targeting one person without allowing for proper
> fact analysis will never solve the bigger structural problem that has been
> highlighted. We should use this moment to grow and make things better, not
> destroy the movement and create divisions. We need to create a channel for
> discussions on how to make things better.
>
> We stand in solidarity with Jake against the way this is being handled and
> on the side of justice for all, in hope the truth on all sides will be able
> to come to light in a rational and constructive manner.
>
>
> Renata Avila, Human Rights Lawyer
> Susan Benn, Artist
> Cathleen Berger, Policy Advisor
> Geraldine de Bastion, Policy Expert
> Annegret Falter, Political Scientist
> Marie Gutbub, Journalist
> Sarah Harrison, Journalist
> Christy Lange, Writer
> Isik Mater, Infosec Specialist
> Angela Richter, Theatre Director
> Felicity Ruby, PhD Candidate
> Joana Veron, Lawyer
>
>
> The initial signatories to this statement (named above) have opened an
> email address to receive additional
> signatories as well as any other constructive comments.
>
> Email: dueprocess at riseup.net
> Key ID: 3D1CEF58
> Key Fingerprint: 2A1D 7685 7AF0 ADD5 F3E5 D5B0 748C FAE0 3D1C EF58
>
>
>
> https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/2858953/Statement-Appelbaum-11-06.pdf
>
> https://assets.documentcloud.org/documents/2858953/Statement-Appelbaum-11-06.txt
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