Dear Photo,
The internet can be a great place for fun, entertainment, and information, but also it is a playground for predators. These perverts prey on innocent people and many fall victim to them.
I am a retired law enforcement officer, and I remember speaking with a Florida Department of Law Enforcement officer whose job was to pose as a 14-15 year old girl online and attempt to catch those predators. I was told that they usually got a response within 2 minutes of signing online. Sad, but amazing.
The best thing I can tell you to do is to be very careful about which websites you go to. Also, be careful about putting any personal information online, that's something you really need to avoid. If someone solicits you, you have the option to block them and also to report them. If you receive any solicitations, please contact the FCC ( Federal Communications Commission ) and file a complaint. You give them whatever information you can, or copy the conversation you had with this person. Law enforcement will do the rest. And you will have helped take these horrible people off the internet, and perhaps save a life.
Thank you for being so caring. Please be careful !!
2007-02-01 18:45:33
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answered by C J 6
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I can't answer the question why men do these kinds of things...I can't even begin to make up an answer.
As for this site, all I can say is that you shouldn't take it so seriously. The internet provides a sense of anonymity and people who do these evil things just end up hanging out here. I just got on this site 3 days ago, and I see some of the things you're talking about. But I just skip right over them and look at the more light-hearted questions.
Sorry I don't have a better answer than that.
2007-02-01 18:45:05
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answered by rastabudd 4
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More than half of the stuff on here is not true. Maybe you should stay off the internet until you realize that you cannot "talk" to strangers without it being a problem some of the time. You obviously have some issues. Why not see a doctor or counselor and get some help and stay off the internet talking to people as a lot of them are pervs.
2007-02-01 18:39:25
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answered by Chloe 6
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Honey, at 16 this is not really the place for you. Most of those kinds of posts, especially when you see that it's their first and or only question, it's not true, they're just posting to get their jollies or get a rise out of people. I also notice that you have your IM on here. Probably not a good idea at your age.
I'm sorry that you had to be upset by what you saw. There is much worse that goes on here. It isn't for the faint of heart, thin skinned or for those your age, especially on the dating and singles category. Unfortunately a lot of people post just for the shock value.
2007-02-01 18:47:12
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answered by Ande 4
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Welcome to the forum, and please be careful.
There are a lot of pervs and weirdos who play in here. There are also tons of liars who enjoy getting people all worked up with offensive and nasty questions... their hope is to shock you and make you angry. You can either 'report' them (which does little good) or you can ignore them and skip their questions entirely. If everyone ignored them, they would go away. As far as suicides and other desperate types... feel free to tell them some kind inspiring words in an answer to their question, but refrain from chatting with them or emailing. This is the internet and you never know who you're dealing with. Have fun and play safe.
p.s. There are plenty of good people here in Answers too, they're just not obnoxious enough to stand out right away :)
2007-02-01 18:43:40
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answered by sueflower 6
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I think alot of people have real boring lives an just post crazy messages to get reactions from people,, an also some of them really are weirdo pervs who hope for some reason you will date them! thats why its called the world wide web,, all kinds are here just be aware! Remember to live your real life first ! In the real world dont rely on your computer to meet an understand people!
2007-02-01 18:49:13
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answered by KB 2
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Those are retards, don't take it to seriously, never know whether it's true or false statements in here..it's the net, remember that. Am not saying net is all fakes..bt for those who post it...most probably are fakes...don't let those tards ruin ur day and make u think back of the past...u will one day find someone who wld love u and care for u...cheers Girl! One more thing, trusting people, hmm...definitely an issue...lots of FAKE people in this world.
2007-02-01 18:40:13
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answered by DooGie 3
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I'm terribly sorry for what you have been through in your past. All I can is that most of the people on this website say things like this just to get a rise out of people They are called "trolls". It's very nice that you tried to help the man that you believed to be suicidal, but sometimes, being nice just doesn't pay off. In the future, just be very careful, okay?
*hugs*
2007-02-01 18:38:30
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answered by yumyum 6
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I have been molested too. But, I have no idea what in the Hell that has to do with anything. I don't know why you are bi*ching about it. You are the one who responds back. Don't talk to them. I shouldn't have to tell you that. You're a big girl now.
2007-02-01 20:19:36
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answered by stefanie_wasser 2
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honey as you know this world can be cruel. your parents should be monitoring you so you do not run into people like this. no one has a right to put their hands on you, i am sorry for you. i think it would be good if you stuck to monitored blogs. something with in your age group. this is the internet. unfortunatly any sick pervert can put their answers on here. the world is not fair. just ignore them. if there is any questions on here that pertain to sex just ignore it.
2007-02-01 18:39:04
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answered by wedjb 6
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