[Amy Jade]

I feel a bit sorry for him because she did lie to him but he was stupid to believe a 12 year old looked 19.

It's a tough situation.

[Alf]

It comes down to self control. Sleeping with someone should be a big step, and you should really know a bit about the person, instead of diving in blindfolded.

We're all responsible for our own actions, think your decisions through, be smart and be disciplined.

[Jordan.]

He sounds like trash just for taking photos of her to send to his friend bragging. ELECTRIC CHAIR.

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by Alf

It comes down to self control. Sleeping with someone should be a big step, and you should really know a bit about the person, instead of diving in blindfolded.

We're all responsible for our own actions, think your decisions through, be smart and be disciplined.

I agree with this.

[Tom4784]

It's down to him to make sure she was telling the truth about her age, I think as a general rule of thumb, if you're dating someone who says they are 18 or 19, you need to verify it before it goes further although I think it's a bit gross to date a teenager if you aren't in the same age bracket anyway.

I don't think she should face consequences for her part in it but I do think in cases like this, if it can be proven that the adult was misled then there probably should be some sort of leniency when it comes to sentencing.

That being said, I have little sympathy for the man in this case, sharing someone else's nudes with your friends is gross and even more so in this situation. He seems like a pig.

[caprimint]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

It's down to him to make sure she was telling the truth about her age, I think as a general rule of thumb, if you're dating someone who says they are 18 or 19, you need to verify it before it goes further although I think it's a bit gross to date a teenager if you aren't in the same age bracket anyway.

I don't think she should face consequences for her part in it but I do think in cases like this, if it can be proven that the adult was misled then there probably should be some sort of leniency when it comes to sentencing.

That being said, I have little sympathy for the man in this case, sharing someone else's nudes with your friends is gross and even more so in this situation. He seems like a pig.

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by caprimint

The life experiences between someone in their late teens and someone entering their late 20's are too different, to me being in my late 20's, dating an 18 year old would be like dating a child. I couldn't do it.

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

The life experiences between someone in their late teens and someone entering their late 20's are too different, to me being in my late 20's, dating an 18 year old would be like dating a child. I couldn't do it.

So you find people that don't have the same life experience as you gross?

[Amy Jade]

They should ban her from the internet or have it monitored.

This is a bit sensitive but when I was ill a few years back my mum found out I had been using a pro-ana message board and she got me help and monitored my internet usage.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

They should ban her from the internet or have it monitored.

This is a bit sensitive but when I was ill a few years back my mum found out I had been using a pro-ana message board and she got me help and monitored my internet usage.

They definitely should. Adults have to be responsible with kids and the Internet, as your Mum clearly was. If only all young people had at least one decent parent, if only the children's homes were empty, eh?

[LukeB]

Originally Posted by Amy Jade

They should ban her from the internet or have it monitored.

This is a bit sensitive but when I was ill a few years back my mum found out I had been using a pro-ana message board and she got me help and monitored my internet usage.

Yeah ban her internet and her parents should have been monitoring her internet anyway. It’s scary to think so many people who are under 16 are lying about their age and signing up to dating sites when they shouldn’t, i think dating sites should ask for proof of age. He should have done checks but she shouldn’t have lied.

[caprimint]

Why on earth would he think that she's not 19 if she says she is??? That's not his problem it's hers

There is no way that this was his fault at all, he did what he'd do with a 19yr old, it doesn't sound like he did anything 'dodgy' here, it was her actions and I also do not believe that she 'didn't know what she was doing', ****ing hell being on a dating site like that saying she's 19, having sex... this girl has experience. He shouldn't go to prison (obviously), she's a little bitch

[montblanc]

Originally Posted by caprimint

Why on earth would he think that she's not 19 if she says she is??? That's not his problem it's hers

There is no way that this was his fault at all, he did what he'd do with a 19yr old, it doesn't sound like he did anything 'dodgy' here, it was her actions and I also do not believe that she 'didn't know what she was doing', ****ing hell being on a dating site like that saying she's 19, having sex... this girl has experience. He shouldn't go to prison (obviously), she's a little bitch

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[DouglasS]

Originally Posted by caprimint

Why on earth would he think that she's not 19 if she says she is??? That's not his problem it's hers

There is no way that this was his fault at all, he did what he'd do with a 19yr old, it doesn't sound like he did anything 'dodgy' here, it was her actions and I also do not believe that she 'didn't know what she was doing', ****ing hell being on a dating site like that saying she's 19, having sex... this girl has experience. He shouldn't go to prison (obviously), she's a little bitch

I agree.

Some girls can look WAY older with makeup. He took her word for it, how was he supposed to know that a girls profile on a dating app was incorrect

[arista]

He made the error

[Tom4784]

Rape is also having sex with someone who can't give consent. A minor is not legally able to consent to sex.

[Beso]

His not guilt plea for rape was accepted so it's a mute point in this case.

[bots]

Originally Posted by parmnion

His not guilt plea for rape was accepted so it's a mute point in this case.

the court accepts any plea made, that doesn't make the person innocent

[Denver]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

the court accepts any plea made, that doesn't make the person innocent

Did full on sex happen?? I read sexual activity which is different to rape

[Livia]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

the court accepts any plea made, that doesn't make the person innocent

That's true, Bots. He pleaded not guilty, it was the prosecutions job to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that he was guilty. And they did.

[Northern Monkey]

He ****ed up.Should’ve asked for ID.

Also her parents ****ed up.

And dating websites should be confirming peoples age before they can sign up....Somehow. To stop people ruining their lives.Surely they have a duty of care for their customers(him and her)?

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

He ****ed up.Should’ve asked for ID.

Also her parents ****ed up.

And dating websites should be confirming peoples age before they can sign up....Somehow. To stop people ruining their lives.Surely they have a duty of care for their customers(him and her)?

It's the wild and lawless Internet, isn't it Monkey. Somewhere, there is an adult responsible for this child... parent, social worker, someone... who should have been checking her Internet access.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Livia

It's the wild and lawless Internet, isn't it Monkey. Somewhere, there is an adult responsible for this child... parent, social worker, someone... who should have been checking her Internet access.

Yep.I’ve already told mine that they’re not having phones until they’re 15.

[Denver]

Another reason mobile phones should be illegally for under 16s

[Morgan.]

Originally Posted by Adam.

Another reason mobile phones should be illegally for under 16s

I mean that’s a bit far lmao