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In an effort to avoid any scrutiny under the #metoo campaign, Netflix have reportedly banned all staff and crew from looking at each other for longer than five seconds among other measures.
The staff are also being trained to shout “Stop! Don’t do that again!” if they feel like someone is being inappropriate around them and are forbidden to ask for another employees phone number. This seems a little bit far but apparently Netflix are completely serious about the new rules and an on-set runner has explained that the discussions have gone to the highest level: “Senior staff went to a harassment meeting to learn what is and isn’t appropriate. Looking at anyone longer than five seconds is considered creepy.You mustn’t ask for someone’s number unless they have given permission for it to be distributed. And if you see any unwanted behaviour, report it immediately.”
This is all comes after the Harvey Weinstein controversy and it is fair to say that many large companies are now taking the issue seriously, with the BBC even reporting on how businesses can tackle sexual harassment in the workplace.
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It has also been reported that viral sensation Black Mirror, which is currently filming in London, has adopted these rules and staff are being made to act accordingly. Netflix are more than happy with the new rules and don’t think they are excessive at all: “We’re proud of the anti-harassment training we offer to our productions.We want every Netflix production to be a safe and respectful working environment. We believe the resources we offer empower people on our sets to speak up, and shouldn’t be trivialised.”
So, what do you think? Have Netflix gone too far, or is this more than appropriate in a forward thinking, progressive society?
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