GirlChat #607591
Gah. I know I said I wasnt going any further with this, but whatever.
Obviously, we are in disagreement over my use of the phrase might as well be abuse in messages/607452. From what I have gathered, you think that by using that phrase, I am locating the blame in the pedosexual by indicating that both situations (abuse vs consent) were the same. That was never my intention. Rather, I wanted to make a point about the necessity of pedosexual abstinence in a culture where any sexual interaction whatsoever with a child is considered abuse. Perhaps you can at least acknowledge that the way you read my post is contrary to my actual beliefs? I do not believe that sexual interactions are harmful to children, and I do not believe that any adult/child sexual encounter = abuse, in fact I have come to think the large majority of encounters probably aren't. And I do not blame the pedosexual for the harm society imposes on the child, though I do feel that the pedosexual has a moral obligation to avoid behaving sexually with a child for the time being, knowing all of the terrible repercussions that are so likely to ensue. If I have yet failed to convince you that it was not my intention to locate the blame in the pedosexual with my phrase might as well be abuse... then I must concede that to do so is beyond my realm of capability. I won't make any further attempts at clarification. Anyway, maybe you should learn to debate someone in a more controlled manner. This is a valid suggestion / criticism. Although I consider myself to be generally friendly person, I have an unfortunate tendency to get nasty when arguing a point - especially over the internet, and especially when it drags on for so long. Controlled debate is not my strong suite, and as soon as I run out of energy for it, I am liable to go on the attack. Its certainly not an aspect of my personality which Im particularly proud of, and I hope that in time I will be able to extend my short fuse and attention span. For what its worth, I offer you a sincere apology for any arrogant and/or aggressive behaviour on my part, and I would like if we could put this silly thing to rest with as few hard feelings as possible. ~ R a i n b o w |