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Comment by Pfhreak

4 years ago

She says that he 'insisted'. Typically someone 'insisting' on something implies an initial 'no'.

And furthermore, "not saying no" is not the bar for consent. An enthusiastic, unambiguous yes is the bar for consent. Not giving consent is the default, assumed position until that yes arrives.

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