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GeePawHillonMastodon15h ago
The one straightforward and extremely well-documented fact about kid's safety on the internet:
The *overwhelming* majority of child sexual predators, in the high 90s percent-wise, are right in your community. They're not on the Internet. They're at your church, your school, your kid's clubs, your sports activities, and -- sadly -- your family gatherings.
Whatever else age verification is, it's not got anything to do with protecting children.
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Analysis Summary
The post asserts that most child sexual abuse is perpetrated by people kids know offline, not by internet predators—a claim supported by research showing the majority of abuse involves someone known to the child. The core fact is sound, though the 'high 90s' figure is somewhat high compared to typical research estimates (usually 85-95%). The post's second claim—that age verification doesn't protect children—is a policy opinion that child safety organizations dispute, though there's a legitimate debate about whether age gates effectively address the actual source of harm.
Claims Analysis (2)
“The overwhelming majority of child sexual predators, in the high 90s percent-wise, are right in your community. They're not on the Internet. They're at your church, your school, your kid's clubs, your sports activities, and -- sadly -- your family gatherings.”
Research shows majority of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by known individuals. 'High 90s' is overstated—most estimates place it at 85-95% depending on study.
“Age verification [is] not got anything to do with protecting children.”
Analytical claim about policy efficacy. Reasonable position but contested by child safety advocates who see some role for age gates in reducing minor exposure to harmful content.
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