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This week on AC on ABC we looked at the reality behind online victimization. Some of the most interesting points I found were: 1) most instances of online victimization are NOT occurring against the child’s will and 2) 75% of attacks are recurring, so once a child is victimized once, 75% of the time he or she is victimized again by the same person at a later time. Thanks to Dr. Michele Ybarra, President of Internet Solutions for Kids for her amazing insight into a difficult topic.
So, than, there really isn’t an issue here? “Young people” can’t consent? How young are we talking about? if it is in the 15 year old and up area I would beg to differ; it is perfectly natural, in these modern times I would hope we would be beyond these sort of hang ups. We didn’t really get to see your opinion Amanda; I’d like to know what you think, is this even an issue? (I’d comment at ABC but I ain’t signin’ up, why should I have to give all that info)
Hey Trev,
Totally understand about not wanting to sign up. I am working with the abc design team on a whole new site. It won’t be up for a couple months, but it’s happening! Whew. One of the things that we are talking about changing is the logging in for comments situation.
I think there is danger everywhere in the world and that the mainstream media has really gotten this story wrong because they want to paint the internet as a scary and dangerous place (because they are threatened by it, mostly)… when that’s not the reality.
Yes, you are right with the age range. Most of the victims are between 15-17.
Also, laws that ignore the fact that “young people” WILL have sex (which they most certainly will) only hurt, and encourages a society where they would find it awkward to get the proper protection, which is really the most important issue at hand; preventing STD’s and teen pregnancy. You can’t do that by making sex illegal and ignoring the problem, which lies with our society’s hush hush nature about sex. And I don’t want to hear your bullshit about one specific age, it varies from person to person, and our laws must reflect the complex nature of this issue.
Trev- Sounds like you might have a thing for the teenage girls. You’re argument sounds more like a personal justification for your own predilections. -V
I happen to be 16; so yes, I do have a thing for teenage girls
But don’t get me wrong; my argument was on the basis or principal, I wasn’t justifying anything. I just feel that we are too close minded sometimes.
Hi Amanda, that was a really great interview. I was wondering if by chance you have a Facebook account? I know that probably isn’t appropriate, but I’m new to the site, and have been a long time watcher of yours and am a huge fan, I just think it would be the coolest thing in the world if I could have you as a friend. Thanks a lot!
Hannah
Amanda,
I give in! As if being wonked by wonkette was not enough! Anyway, I feature you in my opening post, you’ll love it — http://www.shooby.org
Well, I have to admit it — I really need an avatar to be myself. If it gets worse maybe I’ll make videos.
/wink
Love and kisses,
Shooby
Very informative. I am glad to finally see an alternate view on the issue. NBC’s “To Catch a Predator” series has really distorted the victimization of minors to the public.