I get why the issue is a big deal. What I don't get is why this particular instance is getting so much attention.

To put this in perspective, look at the Bill O'Reilly sexual harassment allegations a couple of years back, or those against Israel's President and Justice Minister more recently. Far more notable people, and I doubt anybody here would argue that Ferrett's behaviour is worse than that alleged of these people.

But I didn't see my friends list explode about any of those things - I think there were a couple of posts about O'Reilly, none about the others. What makes some guy with a blog more provocative?