Al Porter Scandal

ButtersSuki

Ursus Horribilis wrote: »

No, I'm not suggesting that at all. Far from it. But I am uneasy about these allegations being out there in the public domain and nothing being done about them in terms of our legal system. If Porter has done what he has been accused of doing, it should go further. So far all we have to show is gossip and allegations which may or may not be true. How am I, as a random punter, to know for sure who is telling the truth?
My concern is that someone's life (not necessarily Porter's) could be utterly destroyed by unfounded and untrue allegations.

I explained that was not the case and then you pass a sarcastic remark about your understanding of the legal system. There's a bit of a contradiction there.

I'm going to bed so won't be able to reply any further tonight.

Ash.J.Williams

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Don’t know. Didn’t see the texts. Something about drug use was mentioned along with the inappropriate sexual content

that's taking nanny state to a new level.

i'm not aware of porters legal situation, but if you were to jail everyone that has texted a potential booty call informing them they have coke and want to party in a sexy manner then you'll be jailing half the country. In this case the love was unrequented and denied. It was after the allegations were public that the texts were released merely adding fuel to the situation. (as far as i know)

Beechwoodspark

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

that's taking nanny state to a new level.

i'm not aware of porters legal situation, but if you were to jail everyone that has texted a potential booty call informing them they have coke and want to party in a sexy manner then you'll be jailing half the country. In this case the love was unrequented and denied. It was after the allegations were public that the texts were released merely adding fuel to the situation. (as far as i know)

Who says he will be jailed?

His career being wrecked is a totally diff matter to whether he will be convicted and given a custodial sentence.

PopTarts

He’s back on Social Media .. his personal Facebook but of course he uploaded a picture and made it public.

Might be testing the waters.

A lot of commenters commenting and supporting him.

If this was a man who had (been accused of) abused / sexually assaulted / harassed a woman he’d be vilified.

It’s disappointing people are quick to sweep the accusations under the rug.

Grayditch

All I ask is that Al Porter be judged FAIRLY and HONESTLY on his TALENT.


I mean, that should be the end of him then.

LollipopJimmy

Just had a quick look. Serious level of support he has, I know innocent until proven guilty and all that but sweet jebus

_Brian

Sadly in this day and age people are more interested in cheap sleazy “comedy” than holding public figures to any standard.

Roger Hassenforder

_Brian wrote: »

Sadly in this day and age people are more interested in cheap sleazy “comedy” than holding public figures to any standard.

Depends on the figure.

The baying twitteratti mob ousted Meyers and Hook for mere words, notwithstanding Porter hasnt been convicted of anything, his behaviour is unacceptable.
Funny though, theyre all white males, is there something im missing re different standards.

Fr Tod Umptious

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Just had a quick look. Serious level of support he has, I know innocent until proven guilty and all that but sweet jebus

With regards to the allegation of assualt in the hospital it's statuory for all such incidents to be reported to the Gardai and other authoroties.

At the point we don't know if that has been done, if it has not then Porter is well entitled to be viewed as innocent in this regard.

weldoninhio

Roger Hassenforder wrote: »

Depends on the figure.

The baying twitteratti mob ousted Meyers and Hook for mere words, notwithstanding Porter hasnt been convicted of anything, his behaviour is unacceptable.
Funny though, theyre all white males, is there something im missing re different standards.

Hook spoke about women. Can't do that.

All of Al's alleged victims were straight white males. The only group you'd get away with groping/sexually assaulting.

pilly

weldoninhio wrote:

All of Al's alleged victims were straight white males. The only group you'd get away with groping/sexually assaulting.

Here we go.

pilly

weldoninhio wrote:

All of Al's alleged victims were straight white males. The only group you'd get away with groping/sexually assaulting.

Here we go.

Will I Am Not

One more and you have a football chant.

Grayditch

Or a mid 90's dance rap intro.

Invincible

PopTarts wrote: »

He’s back on Social Media .. his personal Facebook but of course he uploaded a picture and made it public.

Might be testing the waters.

A lot of commenters commenting and supporting him.

If this was a man who had (been accused of) abused / sexually assaulted / harassed a woman he’d be vilified.

It’s disappointing people are quick to sweep the accusations under the rug.

McDonnels curry sauce ad(Ferrero Rocher parody) featuring him is back on tv, hope Today FM dont put him back on air!

Conor Bourke

Invincible wrote: »

McDonnels curry sauce ad(Ferrero Rocher parody) featuring him is back on tv, hope Today FM dont put him back on air!

That’s not him

it’s one of the guys from Foil, Arms and Hog

tinpib

Cornelius Crow wrote: »

That’s not him

it’s one of the guys from Foil, Arms and Hog

Yep it is, he is the spit of Al though. :eek:

kumate_champ07

tinpib wrote: »

Yep it is, he is the spit of Al though. :eek:

poor guy!

weldoninhio

He’s learnt his lesson apparently, he said as much at a Dave McSavage show last night. And sure, as Dave says in the interview “How can we know a boundary until we’ve crossed it?”

Pathetic

evolving_doors

weldoninhio wrote: »

He’s learnt his lesson apparently, he said as much at a Dave McSavage show last night. And sure, as Dave says in the interview “How can we know a boundary until we’ve crossed it?”

Pathetic

How do you know a landmine is live till you jump on it:pac:

Beechwoodspark

Apparently he’s in the papers this morning saying he’s learned his lesson

Beechwoodspark

weldoninhio wrote: »

He’s learnt his lesson apparently, he said as much at a Dave McSavage show last night. And sure, as Dave says in the interview “How can we know a boundary until we’ve crossed it?”

Pathetic

Mcsavage aka David Andrews son is another complete plonker.

facehugger99

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Apparently he’s in the papers this morning saying he’s learned his lesson

Boo!

Too soon.

fergiesfolly

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Apparently he’s in the papers this morning saying he’s learned his lesson

Is he? Great. Fair play that him. Welcome back Al. All's forgiven. Come back to your lucrative career on the radio and telly.

Go get some counseling, talk to some victims, understand what it means to be a victim of such actions, cop on and grow the f#ck up Al.

Then come back with "I've learned my lesson"

BattleCorp

fergiesfolly wrote: »

Is he? Great. Fair play that him. Welcome back Al. All's forgiven. Come back to your lucrative career on the radio and telly.

Go get some counseling, talk to some victims, understand what it means to be a victim of such actions, cop on and grow the f#ck up Al.

Then come back with "I've learned my lesson"

I'd prefer if he fcuked off and was never heard from again.

colm_mcm

fergiesfolly wrote: »

Go get some counseling, talk to some victims, understand what it means to be a victim of such actions, cop on and grow the f#ck up Al.

Then come back with "I've learned my lesson"

Idea for a TV show
He’ll be presenting the Late Late before you know it.

garbo speaks

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Apparently he’s in the papers this morning saying he’s learned his lesson

He was a very naughty boy, and he needed to be disciplined as he said himself.

The Talking Bread

Well 90% of his act has been decimated now anyway.

sightband

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Apparently he’s in the papers this morning saying he’s learned his lesson

clearly contrite...

imagine even the idea of weinstein or whoever else on that #metoo hitlist coming out with the same, ‘shįt, i got found out and i’ve learned my lesson....right so let’s carry on because i’m gay and it’s not same, it’s just a bit of fun at the end of it all’

splinter65

Needs to reinvent himself in some way now. It’s not going be easy.

eviltwin

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

Apparently he’s in the papers this morning saying he’s learned his lesson

So he's admitted it's true then?

Tom Mann Centuria

splinter65 wrote: »

Needs to reinvent himself in some way now. It’s not going be easy.

Learning how to actually be funny certainly isn't going to be easy.

Ursus Horribilis

Bank balance must be running low.

B.A._Baracus

fergiesfolly wrote: »

Is he? Great. Fair play that him. Welcome back Al. All's forgiven. Come back to your lucrative career on the radio and telly.

Go get some counseling, talk to some victims, understand what it means to be a victim of such actions, cop on and grow the f#ck up Al.

Then come back with "I've learned my lesson"

All's forgiven?
I guess you could say al's forgiven









Yes. It's a **** joke. I'll grab my coat.

suicide_circus

The Talking Bread wrote: »

Well 90% of his act has been decimated now anyway.

Yeah double entendres, sex stories, nudge nudge wink wink matron are off the table now.
He'll need a totally new shtick. Mother in law jokes perhaps.

punisher5112

It's so funny how it always see.s to be one sided.

If one is a male and straight they have no hope.

If you're gay or female then y'all be grand....

#Men's lives matter.....

Bob_Marley

weldoninhio wrote: »

He’s learnt his lesson apparently, he said as much at a Dave McSavage show last night. And sure, as Dave says in the interview “How can we know a boundary until we’ve crossed it?”

Pathetic

Like claiming - How would you know what sexual assault is until you've been charged with it ?

Speaking of which are any of his victims pressing charges ? The lad that was a patient in the psychiatric hospital when he was sexually assaulted by Porter definitely should. Porter should not bet getting away with any of this. Why is there readiness this country and the west in general to dismisses certain homosexual assaults of white male victims ? You don't hear many in Hollywood speaking out about and supporting Kevin Spacey's victims, only Harvey Weinstein's.

Beechwoodspark

He’s on one of the front pages today, the story being he’s now on a “clean regime” of therapy and healthy eating etc. And he’s aiming to resurrect his career

splinter65

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

He’s on one of the front pages today, the story being he’s now on a “clean regime” of therapy and healthy eating etc. And he’s aiming to resurrect his career

If healthy eating eradicates his sex pest urges it’ll be a huge sensation.
“Al!! Step AWAY from the Pringles NOW!!

BattleCorp

splinter65 wrote: »

If healthy eating eradicates his sex pest urges it’ll be a huge sensation.
“Al!! Step AWAY from the Pringles NOW!!

As a straight white male, if I was accused of what Al allegedly did (except to a woman), there wouldn't be a campaign to get me back on the airwaves.

Beechwoodspark

No words

Beechwoodspark

Can you imagine the outcry if one of the metoo targets were given the front page to say he’s cutting back (but not given up) alcohol and cigarettes. Beyond a joke at this stage.

BattleCorp

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

No words

He has friends in the media.

Benildus

Beechwoodspark wrote: »

No words

Except those 2 words

Vicxas

Please don't let the fool back on Irish Media, absolute parasite.

suicide_circus

Monumental hypocrisy.

Can't wait to see someone try to justify this.

everlast75

JFC.

A picture if him beaming on the front page doesn't quite sell the huge remorse, but when you combine it with LESS (not off) booze, LESS (not off) cigs, and that big green tick the box for therapy, well I'm 100% sold!!!

I should do some sexual assaults before I cut down on the booze and fags, imagine the kudos I'd get!

suicide_circus

Every time I have a smoke I get this overwhelming urge to grab some lad by the flute

RocketRaccoon

Can we get someone to photoshop Harvey Weinstein in there? Just to show how ridiculous this is.

He's a horrible human being who doesn't deserve a single bit of attention and now some idiot has plastered him all over the front page.