Quote Originally Posted by Mishka View Post
This thread made me think of some info I've collected over time on the net. I hope this isn't wrenching the thread where you didn't want it to go, or in any way patronizing/preachy. I honestly don't mean it that way. Just friendly-like sharing.
That's all solid, good information, Mishka, and thank you for posting.

Part of the point I tried to make is, those of us who could possibly be potential victims of online abuse actually have a large amount of power to protect ourselves and be insulated from predators. My main concern with laws made on behalf of those who potentially might be victims is, in my personal opinion, they create a kind of 'nanny state' that can only act after a crime has been committed. In other words, it's all well and good to have laws to deal retrospectively with online crimes of a personal nature, but they will never be able to erase the hurt caused by them. Far better to be forewarned and fore-armed.

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