Devil's advocate, but couldn't this potentially interfere with the people's due process? I mean isn't he essentially doxxing people he believes are pedophiles before they have their day in court? I understand that he would have contacted them online and they may have turned up to meet what they thought were underage people, but that's not my point. I know voat is staunchly anti-pedo, but I'm not defending pedophiles, I'm defending due process. If we let it erode for those we despise, then it simultaneously erodes for those we like as well, even though we may not witness it right away.
I keep saying this to no end but many seem to miss my point. I'm not advocating that these men are nessacarily innocent or good by any means. But in all instances there's either no child involved nor is this done using a service that allows underage users for the most part. The genuine pedos are probably using more sophisticated means or only target family members. It's apparent that these tactics are only playing on internet hysteria and the desperation of the sickos involved. The guys they're busting appear quite inept at even tricking overweight desperate adult women, I really doubt there's many young children who are genuinely going for the losers on adult dating websites. They've probably got better options IRL with people in their age group. And if they happen to be using a dating site I'm certain they would be more predatory towards young alpha boys/girls who would have to meet the parents.
You only have to look as far as PizzaGate to think that there are sophisticated rings. These people that are "catching" these types of pedos are essentially picking the low hanging fruit. Which is unfortunate when you think about the thousands of children that are being sold into sexual slavery.
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fortuitouslyunfallen ago
Devil's advocate, but couldn't this potentially interfere with the people's due process? I mean isn't he essentially doxxing people he believes are pedophiles before they have their day in court? I understand that he would have contacted them online and they may have turned up to meet what they thought were underage people, but that's not my point. I know voat is staunchly anti-pedo, but I'm not defending pedophiles, I'm defending due process. If we let it erode for those we despise, then it simultaneously erodes for those we like as well, even though we may not witness it right away.
killercanuck ago
I keep saying this to no end but many seem to miss my point. I'm not advocating that these men are nessacarily innocent or good by any means. But in all instances there's either no child involved nor is this done using a service that allows underage users for the most part. The genuine pedos are probably using more sophisticated means or only target family members. It's apparent that these tactics are only playing on internet hysteria and the desperation of the sickos involved. The guys they're busting appear quite inept at even tricking overweight desperate adult women, I really doubt there's many young children who are genuinely going for the losers on adult dating websites. They've probably got better options IRL with people in their age group. And if they happen to be using a dating site I'm certain they would be more predatory towards young alpha boys/girls who would have to meet the parents.
fortuitouslyunfallen ago
You only have to look as far as PizzaGate to think that there are sophisticated rings. These people that are "catching" these types of pedos are essentially picking the low hanging fruit. Which is unfortunate when you think about the thousands of children that are being sold into sexual slavery.