By report them, I mean inform the police that this person has admitted to being a pedophile and is a danger to the community.
Look at the response - this is what some people would do, regardless of whether a crime has been committed. Some people might think of it as pre-emptive action.
Thanks for thumbing me down - a wonderfully mature response.
I'm not saying that this is a sensible approach, only that some people will call the police on somebody who is a pedophile, regardless of whether or not they have committed a crime. Look at the results of the poll, IT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU! I'm not judging whether that is a rational or just response, I merely offered the option to the IIN community.
And you misconstrue that as some kind of explicit stance of support... Sad. Maybe you should stop to consider the words in front of you before you respond.
People down-vote posts that they disagree with. That's just how the site works; nothing immature about it.
Yes, I got the impression that you were suggesting that it would be a reasonable course of action..... whether or not that was the case, could you imagine anyone actually doing such a thing? For starters, do you actually think the authorities would heed your words? SHOULD they? Why would they believe you? Even if they did believe you, what could they do about it?
I can imagine some people 'doing such a thing'. People have already done such a thing. People have even rounded up mobs and assaulted others on the basis of rumours that they're pedophiles.
I'm not here to agree or disagree with the options available, I'm here to see the response from the IIN community.
"People have even rounded up mobs and assaulted others on the basis of rumours that they're pedophiles."
Yep. And such people are scum who should be brutally punished. "But... but... but we must protect the CHILDREN!!!" is NOT a valid argument.
I've seen firsthand the lynch-mob effect amongst humans; not a pretty sight, let me tell you. Really, I think it just illustrates my belief that many people are more beast than man.
To anyone considering taking action against someone based on rumors, remember this: IT COULD JUST AS EASILY BE *YOU* AT THE CENTER OF SUCH ALLEGATIONS. Stop and think.
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With all due respect, did you even think before including the last option?
"No, and I would report them to the police and inform the community."
Report them for what? Thought crimes?
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With all due respect, yes I did.
By report them, I mean inform the police that this person has admitted to being a pedophile and is a danger to the community.
Look at the response - this is what some people would do, regardless of whether a crime has been committed. Some people might think of it as pre-emptive action.
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Thanks for thumbing me down - a wonderfully mature response.
I'm not saying that this is a sensible approach, only that some people will call the police on somebody who is a pedophile, regardless of whether or not they have committed a crime. Look at the results of the poll, IT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU! I'm not judging whether that is a rational or just response, I merely offered the option to the IIN community.
And you misconstrue that as some kind of explicit stance of support... Sad. Maybe you should stop to consider the words in front of you before you respond.
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People down-vote posts that they disagree with. That's just how the site works; nothing immature about it.
Yes, I got the impression that you were suggesting that it would be a reasonable course of action..... whether or not that was the case, could you imagine anyone actually doing such a thing? For starters, do you actually think the authorities would heed your words? SHOULD they? Why would they believe you? Even if they did believe you, what could they do about it?
Face it, it's just SILLY.
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Then it was an incorrect impression.
I can imagine some people 'doing such a thing'. People have already done such a thing. People have even rounded up mobs and assaulted others on the basis of rumours that they're pedophiles.
I'm not here to agree or disagree with the options available, I'm here to see the response from the IIN community.
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"People have even rounded up mobs and assaulted others on the basis of rumours that they're pedophiles."
Yep. And such people are scum who should be brutally punished. "But... but... but we must protect the CHILDREN!!!" is NOT a valid argument.
I've seen firsthand the lynch-mob effect amongst humans; not a pretty sight, let me tell you. Really, I think it just illustrates my belief that many people are more beast than man.
To anyone considering taking action against someone based on rumors, remember this: IT COULD JUST AS EASILY BE *YOU* AT THE CENTER OF SUCH ALLEGATIONS. Stop and think.