Report: Netflix Bans Employees from Looking at Each Other for More Than Five Seconds

[Dashinka 23,251]

Netflix has reportedly banned workers from looking at each other for more than five seconds as part of its new anti-harassment rules.

The new policy also bans the company’s film crews from asking their colleagues for their phone numbers, according to an article in the Sun.

“Senior staff went to a harassment meeting to learn what is and isn’t appropriate,” an on-set runner told the Sun. “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,” the source continued. “And if you see any unwanted behaviour, report it immediately.”

Other new rules include: “Don’t give lingering hugs or touch anyone for a lengthy period of time,” “Don’t ask out a colleague more than once if they have said no,” “Steer clear of a colleague once they have said they are not interested in you,” and “Don’t flirt.” The rules also encourage employees to “Shout ‘Stop, don’t do that again!’ if a colleague has been inappropriate.”

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/06/netflix-five-second-staring-rule/

 

[TBoneTX 43,060]

It would be easier simply to hire all ugly, personally revolting people.

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

5 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

It would be easier simply to hire all ugly, personally revolting people.

they already did that where I work ... the breeding gene is imbedded deeply

[Steeleballz 7,550]

9 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

Netflix has reportedly banned workers from looking at each other for more than five seconds as part of its new anti-harassment rules.

The new policy also bans the company’s film crews from asking their colleagues for their phone numbers, according to an article in the Sun.

“Senior staff went to a harassment meeting to learn what is and isn’t appropriate,” an on-set runner told the Sun. “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,” the source continued. “And if you see any unwanted behaviour, report it immediately.”

Other new rules include: “Don’t give lingering hugs or touch anyone for a lengthy period of time,” “Don’t ask out a colleague more than once if they have said no,” “Steer clear of a colleague once they have said they are not interested in you,” and “Don’t flirt.” The rules also encourage employees to “Shout ‘Stop, don’t do that again!’ if a colleague has been inappropriate.”

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/06/netflix-five-second-staring-rule/

 

 

  I clicked on this hoping it was just poor satire. Unfortunately not.

 

  Not asking for phone numbers is good, don't flirt is fine, but seriously, not looking at someone?  

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

1 minute ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  I clicked on this hoping it was just poor satire. Unfortunately not.

 

  Not asking for phone numbers is good, don't flirt is fine, but seriously, not looking at someone?  

You looking at me?

[Dashinka 23,251]

1 minute ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  I clicked on this hoping it was just poor satire. Unfortunately not.

 

  Not asking for phone numbers is good, don't flirt is fine, but seriously, not looking at someone?  

I know what you mean, but unfortunately this was not from the Onion or Babylon Bee.  

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

What if I am in deep thought and not really looking at you just preoccupied 

[Steeleballz 7,550]

Just now, Nature Boy Flair said:

What if I am in deep thought and not really looking at you just preoccupied 

 

   There's a lot of reasons really. I guess if I see somebody doing something dangerous but it's been 3 seconds since I looked, I have to decide whether I can shout a warning in the next 2 seconds or should I just look away. 

 

    I am going to guess that Netflix has way to much upper management. I've often found that too many people and not enough to do is the most common reason for policies like this.

[TBoneTX 43,060]

9 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

Netflix has way to much upper management. I've often found that too many people and not enough to do is the most common reason for policies like this.

Known elsewhere as "too many scientists and not enough hunchbacks."

Their employees will be walking around terrified of >5-second accusations, rather than doing real work.

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

10 hours ago, Nature Boy Flair said:

What if I am in deep thought and not really looking at you just preoccupied 

Exactly?  You could be completely focused on spelling a work correctly on one of your posts, and not even notice that person in front of you!!  

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

35 minutes ago, IDWAF said:

Exactly?  You could be completely focused on spelling a work correctly on one of your posts, and not even notice that person in front of you!!  

I don't recall ever focusing on that issue, but whatever 

[Dashinka 23,251]

13 hours ago, Nature Boy Flair said:

I don't recall ever focusing on that issue, but whatever 

We know!

 

[TBoneTX 43,060]

23 hours ago, IDWAF said:

completely focused on spelling a work correctly

Uh... see man...

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

10 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Uh... see man...

Yeah, I saw that after it was uneditable.  Then decided it made my effort even funnier.  

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

Lol ok