beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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People seem to think anyone who molests a child is a paedophile, which is incorrect.
A Paedophile suffers from a psychological disorder. A child molesteror can be a straight or gay person during 99% of the rest of their sexual activities.
Molestation is an anti-social behavior. Paedophilia is an orientation.
I rather think that by definition anyone who molests a child is a paedophile. true the reverse is not necessarily always the case. to make a distinction between molestation and paedophilia like that, implying the paedophile (as you redefine for your own purpose) is just needing some councilling is rubbish. Underlying BigGully's point is that there are many different types of paedophile and some will be right nasty bastards, some the meek socially inept creppy fella. the latter is the stero type but ironically probably the least worrying. often to gain the trust, abuse a child and cover it up requires some considerable social skills, premeditation and planning. these people are manipulative of other adults to cover up their actions too. how can you say its "just an orientation"
That's how the Nazis used to talk about the Jews.
but anyway you invoke Godwins law, very early too.