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[SteveMAP17]

This hard tbh. Obviously I'm a MAP which I just found out there was a group for us today. Surprisingly I saw it on tik tok. I'm in my early 40s and admire the youth. 6 to 17 really. 11 is my fav. As per the rules, I'll admit to things I've been convicted of, and that was trading underage material. I [might have, hypothetically, who knows] been lucky I got rid of my computer before they came. The Feds came after me as I am a military veteran. I was actually serving at the time. Unfortunately I had a few images on my phone and caught a charge of "receiving". I don't recommend getting caught up in any of this. I did a little bit of time unfortunately and it ruined a lot of things and registering sucks! But it is what it is at this point. I honestly never would've or would ever hurt anyone especiallya child, but just admired what I saw.

The attraction is still there. I don't really dable deeply as I was for the fear of repeating things. I have children of my own and I don't find them attractive as they are my own thank goodness. Not even sure where I was going with this other than that is my history.

I see the ages I like all the time and the attraction is certainly there. I live in the dark with this. Feel alone. Because of my conviction I have met many like minded people, however, they are forcing it down our throats to change our mindset. I get it and why they do that. So we don't talk about it.

I still can't get over the attraction of what I like, but I am looking for an appropriate adult relationship. Won't share with her my thoughts and attractions but they will remain I'm sure. I never ever wanted to hurt or violate anyone from the ages I am attracted to, but just wanted to see them in their pure bare beauty. Hopefully this rambling makes sense. I look forward to reading other people's thoughts and experiences.

[Jim Burton]

Welcome.

I am curious... What about being a vet led to an investigation?

For your own protection, please do not mention anything that might be personally identifying or legally compromising.

Of course, no one fully knows what is "on" a storage device until it is searched. It's always best to say you have or had no idea what was on a hard drive; most operating systems are built to save information without the knowledge of the operator.

[White sea Snow Elf]

Being a military member and a MAP? That's really rare, anyway, I want to salute you, that's my point of view.
Anyway, you can like anyone, no matter their age, it's a right we all deserve.

[G@yWad69]

Welcome! You saw us on tiktok? Do you mind linking the tiktok? Very glad that the general public is talking about our site, even if the attention is negative, it will bring in a swarm of new users

[SteveMAP17]

Welcome! You saw us on tiktok? Do you mind linking the tiktok? Very glad that the general public is talking about our site, even if the attention is negative, it will bring in a swarm of new users

I don't even know where I saw it on tiktok and tbh it was not a positive post on tiktok. They were complaining about us.

[SteveMAP17]

Welcome.

I am curious... What about being a vet led to an investigation?

For your own protection, please do not mention anything that might be personally identifying or legally compromising.

Of course, no one fully knows what is "on" a storage device until it is searched. It's always best to say you have or had no idea what was on a hard drive; most operating systems are built to save information without the knowledge of the operator.

I apologize that I just now saw this. What led to the investigation was that I was posting LEGAL photos of minors that I found attractive on a certain Russian website which the Australian authorities took notice of and then investigated my IP address and then notified Homeland Security. Could have been way worse, but still sucks. And yes you are correct, however, with their forensic technology anything can and will be brought to light.

Just look at what you like to see, don't download, don't post anything. Everyone I met who was in trouble was doing those things.

[SteveMAP17]

Being a military member and a MAP? That's really rare, anyway, I want to salute you, that's my point of view.
Anyway, you can like anyone, no matter their age, it's a right we all deserve.

Thank you and it was my pleasure to serve! I do wish I was still in