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McMurdo bans alcohol after harassment claims

by maxboone on 9/28/23, 9:57 AM with 22 comments

• by spicebox on 9/28/23, 1:09 PM

  “They will still be able to bring their own alcohol to drink at the bars … The current alcohol ration allows Antarctic workers to buy up to the equivalent of 18 beers each week, or three bottles of wine, or a 750 milliliter (25 ounce) bottle of spirits.“ It seems like they’ll still be able to get plenty of alcohol

• by dharmab on 9/28/23, 11:39 AM

  Alcohol is not banned. Purchase of alcohol at bars is. Employees can still buy alcohol at the store.

• by foogazi on 9/28/23, 1:35 PM

  > An investigation by The Associated Press last month uncovered a pattern of women who said their claims of harassment or assault were minimized by their employers

  What does this have to do with alcohol? Were their employers drunk ?

• by datavirtue on 9/28/23, 1:17 PM

  It's happening because the perpetrators feel empowered and free of reprecussions. Put people in the jungle they start acting like apes.

• by suprjami on 9/28/23, 1:20 PM

  This conduct is such a disappointment.

  These scientists are supposed to be some of the greatest people in their fields, working in the most desired jobs, in a unique beautiful place which costs normal people the price of a car to even visit briefly.

  And what do they do with their special privileged time in this amazing place?

  Sexually harass women.

  Throw them in the goddamn frozen ocean.