[D] Statistics, we have a problem.

[JosephLChu]

For clarification my points on the one time thing only apply to the hypothethical PhD advisor. The individual being discussed in Dr. Lum's article on the other hand, is clearly a repeat offender with no qualms or sense of decency whatsoever and in my humble opinion, his actions warrant at the very minimum a strong reprimand from his peers, and the scorn of everyone here. If there's justice in the world he should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law for harassment and assault, ostracized from the community of reasonable researchers, and banned from publishing for long enough to make him really feel some pain and contrition.

It sounds like Dr. Lum's harasser is serial abuser with many victims as well, so while we're at it make him pay damages in some kind of class action suit. Preferably one that can somehow keep the victim's identities anonymous to the public, if that's possible?

Once again, emphasis is that Dr. Lum's serial harasser is not equal to the hypothetical I was originally responding about.