She Thought College Was About Learning and Friendship, But One Classmate's Obsession Dragged Her Into an Unwanted Spotlight.

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In a competitive college setting where internships are the golden ticket, the Original Poster (OP) faces an unsettling ordeal with a fellow student’s relentless advances. As tensions rise, social media becomes the battleground, drawing the attention of college authorities and deeply dividing their peer community. With her reputation and emotional well-being on the line, will OP find justice or regret?

The Pursuit of Internships

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OP is a dedicated college student navigating the pressures of securing internships, vital to achieving high-paying jobs. In this competitive environment, she finds camaraderie with her peers. Yet, amidst this, an unexpected relationship challenge emerges.

The Friendly Classmate

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Ron, a seemingly friendly classmate, begins to engage OP in casual conversations. Their interactions are initially innocent. However, Ron’s intentions soon become more apparent as he begins to flirt. When Ron finally works up the nerve to ask her out, OP declines.

A Misunderstood Connection

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Wanting to clear any misunderstandings, OP apologizes to Ron in case she unintentionally led him on. Expecting things to return to normalcy, she’s left shocked when he chooses to ghost her. This silent treatment, however, is short-lived.

A Second Attempt

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Two days pass, and Ron is back, once again propositioning OP. Confused as to why he thinks she would change her mind, she gently reminds him of her earlier response. Ron claims he was giving her time to reconsider, expecting gratitude in return.

Breaking Point

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Offended by Ron’s audacity, OP fiercely confronts him. However, this confrontation takes an ugly turn as Ron launches a tirade of insults and slut-shaming. Hurt and angered, OP decides to block him on all media channels.

The Vicious Circle

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The hostility doesn’t end there. Ron, unable to reach OP directly, gets his friends to continue the offensive onslaught of insults and lewd commentary. Feeling cornered, OP decides to make her side of the story public.

The Unveiling on Social Media

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OP posts screenshots of their conversation on her Instagram story as a response to the accusations. Nearly 300 people, including friends, family, students, and teachers, view this exposé.

College Consequences

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The slut-shaming video comes to the attention of the placement head, who is appalled by Ron’s actions and reports it to the department head. Their college has strict rules against such behavior, classifying it as harassment. Serious consequences loom over Ron.

The Tables Turn

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The department head and placement mentor call OP for her statement. Upon presenting the evidence, Ron faces a three-month suspension. This suspension jeopardizes his coveted government internship.

The Professor’s Plea

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Professor Paul, having a soft spot for Ron, tries to intervene. He urges OP to reconsider her stance, implying it could redeem Ron’s tarnished reputation. A meeting is called to discuss the matter further.

An Emotional Confrontation

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The department head, OP, Ron, his parents, and two professors gather in a high-stakes meeting. In a desperate plea, Ron’s mother blames OP for leading her son on. She portrays her son as the actual victim in this saga.

Standing Her Ground

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Despite the pressure, OP holds firm, insisting on Ron’s punishment. She is resolute in her stance that she was harassed. The department head, recognizing the gravity of the situation, upholds the suspension.

The Internship Begins

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With Ron out of the picture, the internships commence. However, whispers and murmurs surround OP as opinions are divided on her actions. Some feel she went too far for texts, while others see Ron’s actions as inexcusable.

The Campaign

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Unknown to OP, Professor Paul starts an underground campaign, painting her as a threat to male students’ futures. Rumors circulate, further isolating OP from her peers. She becomes the subject of scrutiny and scorn.

Emotional Toll

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Professor Paul reprimands OP after class one day, blaming her for potentially ruining Ron’s career. These accusations weigh heavily on OP, bringing her to tears. The cumulative effects of these confrontations cause OP to question her actions.

Was The Woman’s Behavior Appropriate?

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OP takes her story to the internet, seeking a majority opinion on whether she did the right thing. The readers in the forum had a lot of mixed views on the matter.

Forum Responds

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One reader said, “You should complain about Professor Paul, whose behavior is appalling. It wasn’t you that affected Ron’s career; it was Ron with his harassing behavior.”

Another Commenter Thinks

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Another responder wrote, “Abusers rely on the silence of their victims. If he didn’t want to get kicked out for harassing other students, he shouldn’t have harassed other students.”

A Third View on The Story

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A different person stated, “He destroyed his life. You didn’t. You were just a victim. You owe him nothing. You did nothing wrong. There is nothing a woman can do to ‘lead someone on’ that justifies being harassed.”

A Final Perspective on the Matter

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Another reader commented, “The ‘what about him’ argument kills me. The perpetrators become the victims, and it’s disgusting. It enables people to keep up the behavior.”