What we have here is a triple disconnect.

On the one hand we have for many years tolerated sleazebags who frequently behave in ways that are, while not generally criminal or truly threatening, nevertheless unacceptable, particularly when repeated, often on a daily basis. We need to see it as what it is: simply another form of bullying.

On the other hand, the "cure" has now been deemed to be conviction without trial, fairness, or due process, and penalties ranging from loss of an entire career and a life sentence of being shamed and shunned by decent people everywhere through to being driven to ill-health and suicide. (I'll come to the third disconnect later.)

First, it is entirely appropriate that sleazebags - and especially habitual ones - be brought into line. They need to be taught a lesson. It's just like training any other human (or indeed a dog): the key is to provide an appropriate punishment as soon as possible after the infringement, such as (for a first offence) a stern word and (for a second offence) a sharp smack over the wrist. This helps the creature learn not to do it again. These life sentences being handed out without trial or judge or jury, however, are pretty much exactly like ignoring your small child's little tantrums for a few years, and then spanking it with an axe.

Second, note here that we are talking about sleazy stuff and inappropriate remarks and so on. None of this applies to a sport coach or a TV star molesting 9-year-old children. That is defined as equal to or worse than rape in any jurisdiction in the civilised world, and rightly punished as such.

Third is another disconnect. It is still fine for an aspiring young actor to sleep his or her way into the starring roles. No penalty at all for that, and it's common as mud. I doubt that any of us in any reasonably senior positions in any industry have not had the experience of being vamped by a job applicant, or a subordinate looking for promotion. It happens all the time and we, as a society, ignore it. The worst that usually happens to the perpetrator is a few snide remarks around the coffee machine. Big deal. Reverse the roles, however, and the penalty is terrible. Most men would rather be raped than put through what these celebrity victims have been lumbered with. At least that is something you can get over (eventually) and your name is not made public, and if it is at least everybody feels sorry for you instead of treating you like scum for the rest of your life. Now in the case of one or two persistent repeat offenders (no need to name names) a pretty stiff penalty is appropriate. But not a life sentence. And certainly not without trial.