#Internet Predators

[spartanlocke]

every time i say tumblr staff (and tumblr itself let's be real) made social media worse by never punishing harassment, allowing people to get comfortable pushing cancel and callout culture so they could harass and dehumanize anyone (especially minorities) they want without ever having to worry about consequences, an attitude they brought with them to other websites like tiktok and twitter after the 2018 porn ban....

This is what I'm talking about. tumblr staff doesn't give a shit if you're stalked and harassed, but if you're a trans woman posting selfies? instant ban.

tumblr staff has NEVER done anything to protect its users, but now they're actively participating in doing the harm.

[queen-anarchy-666]

Okay so apparently kids these days don't know how to be safe online because their parents are fucking stupid and don't know anything about the internet!!!

So I'm gonna tell you teenagers how to be safe and not get abused because there is no shortage of predators on the internet. I'm gonna go from super basic things you can do to keep yourself safe to more specific instances where a predator may be trying to groom you that you can recognize. Remember though; if you are abused or have been abused it is not your fault. You deserve protection and you deserve respect as a minor, regardless of how you spend your time on the internet. Victim blaming helps nobody but predators, but there are ways you can protect yourself, even though you shouldn't always have to.

Basic tips:

DO NOT SHARE YOUR REAL NAME

DO NOT SHARE YOUR AGE

DO NOT SHARE WHERE YOU LIVE

DO NOT SHARE PHOTOS OR VIDEOS OF YOURSELF

DO NOT SHARE PHOTOS OF YOUR HOUSE

IT IS OKAY TO BLOCK WHOEVER YOU WANT, WHENEVER YOU WANT, REGARDLESS OF THE REASON.

Don't sacrifice your safety, comfort, or peace of mind just for someone else's feelings! Especially a stranger! Also, if you think something is off, it probably is. You need to trust your gut. SPEAK UP! Tell a trusted friend, sibling, or adult! I'm sure you've heard the phrase "silence is violence" -- this phrase goes for abuse as well! Unsafe people want you to stay quiet so they can continue to harm you or others. It is not inherently problematic to have friends who are adults, in fact it is healthy and helpful to have friends who are older than you, however we live in a world where you cannot trust many adults, so you need to be cautious of adults you encounter at all times, including ones you know well or are well known by others. It is also not inherently problematic to be asked many of the questions above, but it is important to ask yourself whether or not you want to give that information to the person asking. If not, simply tell them that you do not give out that information and redirect the conversation, or block if you feel uncomfortable.

MOST IMPORTANTLY, DO NOT INSERT YOURSELF INTO ADULT SPACES.

I know it is tempting, especially with the way hormones effect judgement and your emotions, and we all want to be included, but inserting yourself into spaces you know you should not be by lying about your age is incredibly unsafe and leads to horrible situations that aren't always easy to get out of. This includes adult fandom spaces, websites, searching adult topics, NSFW blogs or accounts, and even group chats. Even if your friends invite you to these spaces, it does not mean you should neglect your safety to be accepted. It's okay and encouraged to say no. You will thank yourself when you get older!

More Specific Tips:

YOU SHOULDN'T PUT YOUR MENTAL ILLNESSES OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN YOUR BIOS ON YOUR ACCOUNTS.

Awareness and solidarity for mental illness and disabilities is very important, however predators are more likely to go after people who may have a more difficult time discerning what is normal and what is not in social situations, especially when speaking to an authority figure like an adult. Do not make yourself a target by listing the ways you struggle with social cues, understanding rules and safety, or communication. It is okay to seek solidarity, but there are predators seeking out disabled and mentally ill youths to abuse.

DO NOT OFFER INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL ON THE INTERNET.

It is dangerous to release information about your whereabouts in any capacity on the internet, especially your school where you are doubly putting your peers and classmates in danger as well. If you come into contact or into the orbit of a predator that is bent on finding you or meeting you, your school is a public place where one may feel brazen enough to pretend they know you. Even if other kids are doing it by posting fight videos or even innocent videos, doesn't mean you should.

JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE INSISTS THEY'RE A SAFE PERSON DOES NOT MEAN THAT THEY ARE.

People lie on the internet all the time, including in some really bizarre and meaningless ways, but there will always be people who lie to get closer to someone to make them a victim. Just because someone tells you they are against abuse or even if they advocate against it does not mean that they themselves are a safe person. Predators will do anything they can to get you to trust them, and while predators are usually very pushy and want things to go quickly, some will take their time to groom you.

!!!!BIG RED FLAGS!!!!

IF YOU SEE ANY OF THIS BEHAVIOR, RUN! BLOCK AND REPORT PEOPLE WHO DO THESE THINGS FOR YOUR SAFETY! IT'S NEVER WORTH STICKING AROUND THESE KINDS OF PEOPLE!

THEY CONTINUALLY SEND YOU SEXUALLY EXPLICIT MATERIAL, INCLUDING FANART, FANFIC, AND VIDEOS.

THEY TELL YOU AGE IS JUST A NUMBER, OR LOVE HAS NO AGE.

THEY EXPRESS THE OPINION THAT MINORS CAN CONSENT TO SEXUAL ACTIVITY.

THEY CONSTANTLY MAKE "JOKES" ABOUT MINORS IN A SEXUAL WAY OR ABOUT BEING ATTRACTED TO MINORS.

THEY EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING "LEGAL" AT THE AGE OF 18 OR FIXATE ON AGE OF CONSENT LAWS.

THEY GET ANGRY AT YOU FOR SETTING A BOUNDARY OR IF YOU MENTION TELLING YOUR PARENTS.

THEY ENJOY "LOLI" OR "SHOTA" MATERIAL OR ENTHUSE ABOUT THOSE TYPES OF CHARACTERS.

THEY CALL YOU PET NAMES THAT YOU AREN'T COMFORTABLE WITH, EVEN WHEN YOU TELL THEM NOT TO.

THEY ASK YOU HIGHLY PERSONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT SEXUAL ACTIVITY, YOUR PERIODS, OR MASTURBATION.

THEY TELL YOU THAT YOU'RE MATURE FOR YOUR AGE, OR THAT YOU'RE NOT LIKE OTHER KIDS BECAUSE YOU'RE MORE ADULT THAN THEY ARE.

THEY ASK YOU TO SEND PHOTOS OR VIDEOS OF YOURSELF DOING SEXUALLY CHARGED THINGS, WHICH INCLUDES DANCING OR STRIPPING, OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF YOUR BODY.

THEY KEEP STEERING THE CONVERSATION IN A SEXUAL DIRECTION. THIS INCLUDES ROLEPLAY!

NONE OF THIS BEHAVIOR IS NORMAL. IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR AN ADULT TO ASK HIGHLY PERVASIVE QUESTIONS OR TO BECOME PUSHY OR ANGRY IF YOU EXPRESS DISCOMFORT. BLOCK AND REPORT THESE TYPE OF PEOPLE, THEY EXHIBIT BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH SEXUAL ABUSE PATTERNS.

Adults and Minors alike please feel free to reblog. It is imperative that young people who don't know these things learn them, because the only thing a predator hates more than a jail cell is a minor who cannot be abused.

[konigsblog]

Orla minors who look at your posts just don't interact so you wouldn't even know their there they read and don't do anything

Yeah, I understand that some people do that (⁠T⁠T⁠). At the end of the day, they're the one fucking up their mental health. As an adult, they're going to be the one paying for therapy to heal themselves because reading this shit at a young age isn't healthy at all, because you can't differentiate fantasy from reality. And if their parents find out, then that'll be a very... awkward talk to have.

If you're a parent and don't bother checking your kid's phone, then you're a pretty irresponsible parent in my opinion, because you're not putting in any effort to protect them online. It's pretty negligent not to protect your kid, that's your job. 😶

[thelonelyshore-if]

Whoops! Instead of editing the Beck/Perri fog secret stuff so I could send it in, I'm digging through the Beck and Perri tags and adding onto it. I just have a lot to say. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ In the meantime, I do have some less serious, lower-word-count thoughts to share.

You know what the worst part of being stuck in Easthaven would be (aside from not knowing if Willow is okay, being unable to contact friends/family, and pretty much losing your whole life as you knew it)? No Spotify access. I need to share my music with Beck and Perri. Beck seems to be listening to metal music if you sneak up on them while they’re at work, which is definitely one of my favorite genres. Perri has the biggest music collection in town and listens to a little bit of everything, just like me. I’m so sure they’d like my music. But I can’t show them. There’s no internet. >:(

Like, catch me out in the forest bargaining with the fog for a crumb of internet access. I know you did that weird fucked up shit with the whole voicemail-memory thing. You could totally magic up limited internet access, just enough to use Spotify, and if you do it will make me so happy. Happy people are less likely to want to leave. Think about it.

Ough incredible I'm genuinely soooo excited to read your thoughts <3

And I'm with you. I plan to let the MC have Thoughts about the sudden lack of internet access because like...I feel like it would be so stifling, going from constant connection to complete isolation in an instant. Keeping busy enough to distract yourself would be such a constant struggle. For me, anyway.

They'd love to hear your music, too. Beck is a huge fan of metal--honestly any music that makes them feel something, so long as it has a beat. And Perri will listen to and enjoy anything. They'd love your music--Perri especially has a special interest in music and would be so hyped. Literally they'd consider a perfect date just lying in bed and sharing songs with one another.

Alas. No spotify, no youtube. Only dad rock on the radio😔

[natjennie]

listening to adam's statement as someone who only really got attached to nrb after adam had left, so I'm not personally invested in the situation nor did I even really know what happened and I've gotta say. he really does seem just like. genuinely forthcoming. considerate to the other parties involved. disappointed, obviously, that such a personal conflict has to be made public in this way. but handling it with grace. I am one of the top straight white man haters in the country but besties. he seems fine.

[dumplingprincessextraordinaire]

That moment when a really suspicious blog follows me that has a weird long line of numbers attached to it, a teleguard linked, some strange phrase like “I like little people and their mothers” and most of all a CHEESE PIZZA emoji as their picture, but nothing to actually imply they like anime, horror or proship topics (which is what my blog is about so what are they following ME for?)

Y’all … did a predator/pdfile account find me? I already blocked them to be safe but I haven’t posted them yet bc idk for sure …. But it looked like those instagram accounts that used to try to follow me—

[my-world-my-stories]

Sam'Wa: *Chugging C'ntlip* Man, this shit be bangin'!!

Sav'kat: ....Huh??

Sam'Wa: I mean this shit so good is about to make me bust it down!!

Sav'kat: ..... Are you inebriated already?

Sam'Wa: Pffff, bruh, i'm just getting started! I'm about to vibe like there's no tomorrow!!

Sav'kat: Are you even saying ACTUAL words!?!?!

Sam'wa: THIS DRINK, I LIKE IT!! *Slams her drink, breaking the counter* ANOTHER!!!!

Yautja Barista: I JUST FUCKING FIXED THAT!!!

Wy'ld: *In the back, about to have a headache* I will forever hate the day Jully showed you Earth's 'internet'....

[catboymoments]

tip: I am so fucking mad

[shmowder]

im different i would've befriended those plague rats in pathologic i would've given them cheese and crackers

[youngtreetheorist]

Another reason I believe Drake Bell is innocent is that predators, groomers, and pedophiles typically don’t admit fault or take accountability. They constantly seek to be near the child. The investigation included statements like, "Jane Doe was upset she wasn’t getting more attention than other fans" and "she seemed upset he wasn’t really paying much attention to her."

Drake Bell admitted he responded to a fake profile, thinking he was messaging an adult, and acknowledged that he should have been more responsible about who he was DMing. Jane Doe also admitted to having multiple accounts. This admission further supports the claim that Drake Bell is innocent.

In contrast, predators like Brian Peck pleaded no contest, accepting the charges without admitting guilt. Jeffery Jones and Bryan Singer both blamed their victims, and Roman Polanski never admitted fault either. This shows a clear difference in how Drake handled his situation.

[suncast-moth]

CALL OUT POST- BEWARE THIS USER

The account is brokenaroacecode - please don't interact with them, just block and report.

More info below ⤵️

Found out from some friends that there's been a predator on Tumblr trying to mess with minors. One who's apparently 28 years old compared to them- disgusting.

I have proof provided from anonymous sources here.

Again, do not interact with them, just report and block.

[pemdas-chicken-nugget]

day 30!🎉

The Iris. It is with us now. Laughing at us.

but fr, i LOVE GHE, and the fact that you can connect it to Solarballs is only fueling my obsession with both of them😵‍💫

i wanted to make him look as fake as possible, as if he tries to camouflage himself to gain trust of others, but still normal looking

i guess i'm still not skilled enough to convey that balance fully, but I'm happy with what i have(maybe)

[ruthlesslistener]

If ace and arophobes really are coming back to tumblr then I'm not apologizing for how nasty I'll be to them btw. I've got no plans to seek them or their rhetoric out but if it happens organically then I'mma tear them bitches a new one and I don't care if it leads to them hatebombing me with death and rape threats again like they did when I was 14 and 17 <3 theres 10 million problems out there in the world that need solving but theoretical cishet men 'infiltrating' the queer community ain't one of them

[thetetrisco]

I would like to remind people that I am:

— PRO RECOVERY.

— PRO GOOD FAITH.

— PRO CONSENT (NO MEANS NO).

— PRO PALESTINE

— BELIEVE NUMBER NAMES SHOULD NOT BE TREATED LIKE CLOSED CULTURES AND THUS ARE NOT OEA SPECIFIC (AND AGAINST NUMBER STRAINS IF YOU HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED OEA, THAT IS WEIRD).

— ANTI ENDOGENIC / NON-TRAUMAGENIC.

— ANTI PROSHIP

— ANTI DDLG

— ANTI RADICAL QUEER.

— ANTI “IRL”.

— ANTI “DOUBLES”.

— ANTI GENOCIDE.

— ANTI TRANS-ID’S.

— ANTI ALTER RACE.

— ANTI CREATOR DRAMA.

— ANTI TEXT-STUTTER (BECAUSE IT MOCKS SPEECH IMPEDIMENTS).

— ANTI TEXT-RHOTICITY (BECAUSE IT MOCKS SPEECH IMPEDIMENTS).

— AGAINST PREDATOR PRIVACY (AS PRIVACY GIVES THEM MORE VICTIMS).

[yuanti23]

Oh boy, i love checking all the AvP related tags for cool artwork just to end up seeing "Drama" that consists of, looks at notes...

a minor in an adult space complaining and calling people pedos about how the adults in said space write their fictional Adult OCs based on fictional movie aliens that belong to a fictional alien honor culture we dont fully understand.

Oh, and then said minor starts claiming they got death and rape threats without any proof, all while also in that same post they self-report themselves to everyone as a minor in an adult space.

Why can't kids just learn not to interact in 18+ spaces instead of sneaking in, giving awful takes, telling adults what they are allowed to do, and then calling everyone pedos.

Just stfu, Jesus Christ.

[tmmyhug]

i cant appreciate most online videos of wild animals doing cute stuff anymore bc more often than not its actually several different videos cut together to create a narrative