[hakavlad]

>There are many, many pedophiles

If a person watches the CP - this does not mean that he is a pedophile. If a person watches the CP - this does not mean that he is a child abuser.

Sharing CP != child abuse. Viewing CP != child abuse. Storing CP != child abuse.

[jquery]

It is abuse no matter how it was obtained or shared, because it is an affront to the basic dignity of that child.

I would go further and argue a lot of adult produced porn is also abusive (often exploiting people in desperate situations) but we have to arbitrarily draw the line somewhere. This is a big reason why I've stopped viewing most live-action porn entirely and enjoy drawn/animated/written erotica instead.

[kuhewa]

What an.. interesting set of clarifications you felt the need to attempt

[hakavlad]

I wrote these explanations because many people do not even see the difference between the things mentioned above, although there is definitely a difference. Not noticing the difference leads people to false conclusions.

[P_I_Staker]

Gross. You’re abusing the child any time you watch it.

[hakavlad]

I don't abuse kids whether or not I watch CP. Please provide evidence if you are making serious accusations.

[P_I_Staker]

You here means anyone watching it, but interesting to see you get so defensive. The idea that you think "watching CP != abuse" is suspicious to begin with.

I wasn't, but it would be reasonable to accuse you of being a pedophile based on this.

[hakavlad]

>accuse you of being a pedophile based on this

Please read the diagnostic criteria: https://icd.who.int/browse11/l-m/en#/http%3a%2f%2fid.who.int... -- there is no mention of CP.

[hakavlad]

JFYI: Pedophile != Child abuser.

[P_I_Staker]

If they have pictures on their PCs they are. It's weird that you're arguing with this.

[hakavlad]

>If they have pictures on their PCs they are.

If I have porn with men on my computer, it does not mean that I am gay or have raped men. Your reasoning is absurd.

[throwaway914]

Kindly suggesting you talk to someone.