Why every responsible MAP should spend time with children

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Why every responsible MAP should spend time with children

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Ask a regular person what they think about pedophiles and children mixing, and they will recoil in horror. To them, it's a combination akin to water and electricity. But I would like to differ. I think the two go together like wine and cheese, or coffee and cake.

In this article, which is pretty much a retaliation to those attacking and threatening MAP activists of late, I will explore why responsible MAPs should spend time with young people, and also discuss ways to meet a young friend for a platonic friendship.
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BLueRibbon wrote: Tue Nov 04, 2025 8:21 am
Ask a regular person what they think about pedophiles and children mixing, and they will recoil in horror. To them, it's a combination akin to water and electricity. But I would like to differ. I think the two go together like wine and cheese, or coffee and cake.

In this article, which is pretty much a retaliation to those attacking and threatening MAP activists of late, I will explore why responsible MAPs should spend time with young people, and also discuss ways to meet a young friend for a platonic friendship.
https://www.brianribbon.com/home/why-ev ... h-children
Question, what happens after you make a YF that you catch feelings?
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What do you mean?
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BLueRibbon wrote: Tue Nov 04, 2025 9:47 am What do you mean?
I’m saying what happens if you realize you have a crush/are in love with a YF? What should you do?
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Officerkrupke wrote: Tue Nov 04, 2025 11:01 am
BLueRibbon wrote: Tue Nov 04, 2025 9:47 am What do you mean?
I’m saying what happens if you realize you have a crush/are in love with a YF? What should you do?
Self-control, and continue being their friend.
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I won't. Not until society unfucks itself.
Am I not simply a human being just like you? But out of your norm.
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Curson wrote: Tue Nov 04, 2025 8:06 pm I won't. Not until society unfucks itself.
Not spending time with children because mainstream adults are insane? That is letting the bastards win.
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BLueRibbon wrote: Wed Nov 05, 2025 8:50 am
Curson wrote: Tue Nov 04, 2025 8:06 pm I won't. Not until society unfucks itself.
Not spending time with children because mainstream adults are insane? That is letting the bastards win.
I'm not opposed to spending time with them. But have you seen what ideas they buy into? They are just as crazy to claim on social media even small age gaps are NOT okay between teens.

Their own jokes and treatment of adults is hurtful. I feel hurt and excluded often times, especially when they say older people are 'uncs' or when they tell old people to go away.
Am I not simply a human being just like you? But out of your norm.
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One of your best blog posts so far Brian. Kudos!

While it might be difficult to put it in practice for a series of reasons, I feel that's the most natural, sane, and powerful form of activism.
When society judges without understanding, it silences hearts that yearn for connection.
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Curson wrote: Wed Nov 05, 2025 2:33 pm
BLueRibbon wrote: Wed Nov 05, 2025 8:50 am
Curson wrote: Tue Nov 04, 2025 8:06 pm I won't. Not until society unfucks itself.
Not spending time with children because mainstream adults are insane? That is letting the bastards win.
I'm not opposed to spending time with them. But have you seen what ideas they buy into? They are just as crazy to claim on social media even small age gaps are NOT okay between teens.

Their own jokes and treatment of adults is hurtful. I feel hurt and excluded often times, especially when they say older people are 'uncs' or when they tell old people to go away.
I have no idea about western kids, to be be honest. Kids here are not like that at all.
FairBlueLove wrote: Wed Nov 05, 2025 9:46 pm While it might be difficult to put it in practice for a series of reasons, I feel that's the most natural, sane, and powerful form of activism.
As I said on BL12, it's really a matter of how much effort you put in.
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