How the comedy world protected Louis CK as rumors swirled

The Guardian: Whenever rumors intensified about the sexual misconduct of Louis CK, the comedy world seemed to close ranks. Speaking directly about the allegations seemed like it could be a career-ending risk.

“I was told to delete a tweet I wrote about Louis CK abusing women before I applied to a high-profile comedy job because the people conducting the hiring process might not like it,” Nicole Silverberg, an editor and TV writer, said Thursday.