Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.

Lilah ,'Destiny'


Natter 70: Hookers and Blow  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Steph L. - Jun 27, 2012 9:11:50 am PDT #11475 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

But if you're a closet criminal, how much responsibility does a site have to make sure you can't post?

I think a site wouldn't be able to move to ban someone until they posted something that was clearly discussing sexual activity with kids. (I mean, a private website can ban anyone they want, for any or no reason at all. But if we're talking about what criteria to use to ban a pedophile, I would think someone would have to talk about that actual activity/desire to "qualify" for bannination.)


Amy - Jun 27, 2012 9:15:31 am PDT #11476 of 30001
Because books.

Staying in is a good idea, Suzi. I like you safe at home. I hope Stephanie checks in again, too.

But if we're talking about what criteria to use to ban a pedophile, I would think someone would have to talk about that actual activity/desire to "qualify" for bannination.)

And what the article linked to was one guy admitting he was a pedophile, not any evidence of pedophiles preying on other posters. I think that's a really vague line to walk unless you witnessed someone who identified as a pedophile actively pursuing a discussion with a poster known to be under 18.


Steph L. - Jun 27, 2012 9:22:59 am PDT #11477 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

And what the article linked to was one guy admitting he was a pedophile, not any evidence of pedophiles preying on other posters. I think that's a really vague line to walk unless you witnessed someone who identified as a pedophile actively pursuing a discussion with a poster known to be under 18.

I don't know a lot about laws related to posting on internet discussion boards, but I picked up the idea somewhere that discussing one's pedophilic urges -- even if it's not pursuing another poster under 18; just discussing it without having a target, so to speak -- would get a board shut down.

I don't know if I'm remembering that correctly, though. It might just be a revenue/advertising thing, like the Google ads thing, where no advertiser wants to give a bunch of pedophiles money.


Glamcookie - Jun 27, 2012 9:26:20 am PDT #11478 of 30001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

honeycomb phobia

I totally have this! And I totally did NOT click on the flaming Z link.


tommyrot - Jun 27, 2012 9:27:27 am PDT #11479 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Damn, this stupid month is going to be longer than I thought.

Leap Second Scheduled for June 30, 2012

So one second before midnight will be 23:59:60.


tommyrot - Jun 27, 2012 9:28:30 am PDT #11480 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

honeycomb phobia

I totally have this!

I want to say "awesome!" but I'm not sure if it is....


Glamcookie - Jun 27, 2012 9:31:35 am PDT #11481 of 30001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

I included "totally" because I was surprised it was a thing that had a name. DW thinks I'm bizarre because things like stacked roof tiles or a close up pic of a strawberry make my skin crawl. Even typing that made my skin crawl. Ew.


Amy - Jun 27, 2012 9:34:02 am PDT #11482 of 30001
Because books.

I don't know a lot about laws related to posting on internet discussion boards, but I picked up the idea somewhere that discussing one's pedophilic urges -- even if it's not pursuing another poster under 18; just discussing it without having a target, so to speak -- would get a board shut down.

Oh, you could be right -- I was just extrapolating based on how things usually work, I guess?

It's gross either way. And I think his position of, Eh, just find a new username, is atrocious.


SuziQ - Jun 27, 2012 9:38:35 am PDT #11483 of 30001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

We have rain! Ok, it is light rain and there is lightening, but any bit of rain will help. There may be more rain this evening.


tommyrot - Jun 27, 2012 9:40:13 am PDT #11484 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Nicolas-cage-cats

Some things should be against the law to photoshop.