Originally Posted by bloodrayne (Post 598921)

I'm sorry that happened to you...I hope that you can get past it and not think about it, although I know that isn't easy

You're right...It does help to get it out...It's good to let everyone know that they weren't the only ones, so they won't think that it was somehow their fault, or because of something they did or said

I was constantly trying to get BloodyDesire to stop (she was 13 when she FIRST came here)...I warned her of the dangers...She persisted, until she left...Lots of people left after he 'messed' with them...I'm glad that those of you who stayed, decided to stay, even though it was very difficult

You guys have a lot of guts to come out and share these stories...And you're also helping other people by doing so...Not only are you helping victims, but you're also making it more difficult for the criminals to get away with this...They depend on SECRECY in order to do what they're doing...When all of their secrets are out in the open, they can't really continue to do this

Originally Posted by monalisa (Post 598924)

I am saying this in the hope of shining a little humor and wisdom on this subject. DJ didn't mess with me much anymore after he met my "bitchy" side when I totally blew up at him on the phone.

Originally Posted by swiss tony (Post 598946)

it seems from this that some of you lot are getting friendly in a phone call, email and messenger type of way. is this standard? if so, no wonder you are getting exposed to freaks. i think, BR, that you should emphasize the dangers of this. i mean, i like you guys but we all have our own real life friends.

Originally Posted by monalisa (Post 598947)

There is nothing wrong with making friends over the Internet, and yes, sometimes we talk with people we like on PM, IM, phone, email.... Please don't make this into a "it's our own fault for being friends with whoever". The perv is the guilty one, not the people who tried to be his friend. Hopefully we all can come away from this wiser, but not hateful.

Originally Posted by jenna26 (Post 598949)

I understand this point of view; but I have to say, I have been hurt far worse by some of my "real life" friends then the ones I have made online. It isn't often you can truly know someone. There is danger no matter how you meet someone. And the internet is another way of meeting people. I have made several really good friends online; good decent people. I met my husband online. You HAVE to be cautious, and understand that obviously there is risk, greater risk because it is easier to be fake when you are hiding behind a computer. You have to know not everyone has good intentions. Just be careful people, understand the risks you are taking, and if you are not an adult....DON'T take the risk. It isn't worth it.

Originally Posted by swiss tony (Post 598954)

i think on the net you should have tighter security. i mean, this is the first place i've met someone who flashes underage girls. yeah, there's some great people but, the anonymity of the net brings out the perv in people. just be vigilant!

Originally Posted by MoonLit Meadow (Post 598953)

We must've posted at the same time, cause I totally missed this! =P Yeah, definately agree here as well...oh, and Jen's a perfect example of somebody I met on the net that's not a freak...okay, except for that whole thing with locking people in her basement...but again, I over look that b/c everyone has their fetishes. BWAH! But seriously, just as good a chance somebody you know will hurt you as somebody you meet over the internet. When the red flags go up, in any situation...don't ignore them.