I’m with those men. I’m no feminist either. And it is as bad a child rape to falsely accuse someone of child rape! But some male FReepers are really unfair to actual victims. Even those young men and women (some still minors) abused by coaches or team doctors, maybe they’ve forgotten how naive kids are when they know little about the body etc. Kids want to seem cool with things, and a doctor whose intent is to molest, is going to take advantage of that.
A lot of people blissfully don’t know how sneaky a grooming molester can be. I’m glad they don’t know. But when FReepers say “no way that would have happened to me at 15,” they do not know that. Many, many young teens don’t have the judgment adults glean with time on the planet.
I agree. Most people have no idea about many things and that is generally a good thing; however, when that ignorance blossoms into stupidity, it’s no excuse.
Sex, race and religion are constant subjects where idiots and bigots abound. Trauma is lifelong, and few understand how little it takes to send someone back to the pain. When kids are abused, it’s a lifetime of hurt. We all have our crosses to bear, but it would be nice if others wouldn’t add weight to them. I can’t count the number of times I’ve hit the abuse button—unfortunately, I see no letup.