[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Beso

Do you think it could be argued that the constant mentioning of paedophillia on the news in modern times may actually draw people towards it?

How do you mean? Like make people who aren't paedophiles into paedophiles? No, I would seriously doubt that

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

How do you mean? Like make people who aren't paedophiles into paedophiles? No, I would seriously doubt that

I would definitely doubt that anyone could be "tempted into being a rapist/paedophile" by hearing about paedophilia.

I suppose there might be some element of truth in saying that a heavy media focus on their existence could result in people seeking them out. I don't know that there's any evidence of that though (as in, I don't know if anyone ever tried to evidence that link).

I do know that there's often an assumption that if the general public isn't being informed and updated constantly about things like this, then that means "nothing is being done", when that often isn't the case and in fact too much public scrutiny can end up damaging ongoing investigations. "Everyone talking about it" doesn't end these groups, it pushes them further under-ground and makes them focus even more on covering their tracks, which makes them even harder to bust. Why anyone believes that average folks on the street being kept informed about investigations into sex trafficking would be of any benefit whatsoever to those investigations, I do not know. But really I think it's just that people firmly believe that they have a "right to be kept informed" either way, even if it's a detriment.

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

How do you mean? Like make people who aren't paedophiles into paedophiles? No, I would seriously doubt that

Just look at these people involved in this case though.

Are we to believe all these people had paedophille thoughts before they all realised they were the same..or did some only realise once surrounded by the others involved.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Beso

Just look at these people involved in this case though.

Are we to believe all these people had paedophille thoughts before they all realised they were the same..or did some only realise once surrounded by the others involved.

Birds of a feather I guess, these kinds of people tend to gravitate towards each other

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Birds of a feather I guess, these kinds of people tend to gravitate towards each other

But it's not really a discussion you would have though is it..

Hey. Hi. Are you a paedo? Yes, yes I am.

Ok do you mind if I hang out with you?


I mean, how on earth would you start that conversation.

[Mystic Mock]

Originally Posted by Beso

Do you think it could be argued that the constant mentioning of paedophillia on the news in modern times and the avenues, such as gaming etc that offer an adult contact with a child may actually draw people towards it, who wouldn't have given it a 2nd thought without these prompts?

I don't think that's the case.

I'm no expert on the topic, but I would imagine that Paedophiles end up becoming what they become through experiences during their childhood.

[Beso]

Like a lot about paedophillia is the adult becoming infatuated with the child, and with ever increasing avenues for adults to have contact with children then the chances of an adult becoming infatuated with a child has increased ten fold in recent memory.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Beso

Like a lot about paedophillia is the adult becoming infatuated with the child, and with ever increasing avenues for adults to have contact with children then the chances of an adult becoming infatuated with a child has increased ten fold in recent memory.

An adult becoming infatuated with a child hasn't "turned into" a paedophile... they were already a paedophile.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Beso

Like a lot about paedophillia is the adult becoming infatuated with the child, and with ever increasing avenues for adults to have contact with children then the chances of an adult becoming infatuated with a child has increased ten fold in recent memory.

Originally Posted by Quantum Boy

An adult becoming infatuated with a child hasn't "turned into" a paedophile... they were already a paedophile.

Yeah, I think the online world has made access to children easier for paedophiles for sure and I think paedophiles will always seek out ways, loopholes, careers that give them easier access to children but I don't think people are turned into paedophiles just from being around children

[bots]

we are all kidding ourselves. These gangs have been around forever. There are so many of them that the problem will never be resolved. All that is happening is that the stupid ones, that think their untouchable have been thrown to the wolves in order to protect the other gangs that continue as usual