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by trompetenaccoun 821 days ago
It's a literal translation of the original Chinese term. This scam has been popular in Asia for years. One can use a euphemisms but it doesn't really help the victims. Also the term "grooming" has a negative connotation itself since some Western media outlets started using it to downplay child gang rape. See the British "grooming gangs".
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> Western media outlets started using it to downplay child gang rape

What on Earth gives you this ridiculous idea? "Grooming" certainly isn't a euphemism. It is an entirely accurate and descriptive term.