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Originally Posted by 81MC
Aye, but let’s be really honest here. Our definitions of pedophilia, and our whole view in consensual relationships, is really quite modern and very limited in global society. It wasn’t all that long ago 14 would have been a pretty normal age for full-grown adults, and child brides are tragically still common enough to not be hidden in the shadows in certain parts of the world.
His example illustrates a very real and pretty recent change in societal norms, whereas your ridiculousness serves to debase. Further demonstrating that these types of conversations are not changing anyone’s mind.
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Comparing love between consenting adults to the sexual assault and exploitation of children was the faux pas here. Saying that it still happens legally across the globe or that we've recently evolved isn't the defense you think it is. Highlighting the ridiculousness of that is the correct thing to do.
It's particularly insensitive and dehumanizing, especially considering the overlap of anti-LGTBQ+ movements and their perverted obsession of accusing this community of grooming and pedophilia for merely existing.