“A Pew Research Center survey published two years ago found that 70% of 18-to-24-year-olds who use the Internet had experienced harassment, and 26% of women that age said they’d been stalked online. This is exactly what trolls want. A 2014 study published in the psychology journal Personality and Individual Differences found that the approximately 5% of Internet users who self-identified as trolls scored extremely high in the dark tetrad of personality traits: narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism and, especially, sadism.
But maybe that’s just people who call themselves trolls. And maybe they do only a small percentage of the actual trolling. “Trolls are portrayed as aberrational and antithetical to how normal people converse with each other. And that could not be further from the truth,” says Whitney Phillips, a literature professor at Mercer University and the author of This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things: Mapping the Relationship Between Online Trolling and Mainstream Culture. “These are mostly normal people who do things that seem fun at the time that have huge implications. You want to say this is the bad guys, but it’s a problem of us.”
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“One can see discourse norms shifting online, and they’re probably linked to behavior norms,” says Susan Benesch, founder of the Dangerous Speech Project and faculty associate at Harvard’s Internet and Society center. “When people think it’s increasingly O.K. to describe a group of people as subhuman or vermin, those same people are likely to think that it’s O.K. to hurt those people.”
01) New study shows that 41% of adults get harassment online
“The Pew Research Center released a study claiming that online harassment is as terrible as every, and 41% of all adults interviewed claimed they have been the victims of cyber bullying.
According to a new study from the Pew Research Center, online abuse is as rampant as ever, despite efforts by major tech companies like Facebook and Twitter to cut back on trolling and bullying.
The study, which was conducted among 4,248 U.S. adults, revealed name calling and embarrassment as the most common forms of online harassment.
Among those who’ve been harassed, about 18% of U.S. adults said they have been the target of severe behaviors such as physical threats, stalking and sexual harassment. About 66% said they witnessed harassing behavior online — not surprising since much of the bad conduct occurs on public social media platforms.”
“Children are sacred beings, little angels that we must protect at all costs.”
It’s because of people like “The White Rose”, that it is so important for the MAP voice to be present and loud.
In the absence of us, and who we are as real human beings…people like her leisurely stroll along, and spread whatever propaganda about us they please…with little to no resistance.
…And we get this endless parade of voices and content, rehashing the same old talking point propaganda…drowning out any real discussion of the relevant issues, by virtue of overwhelming saturation…and creating this illusion, that “this is all there is to know”…
To any MAP out there…as a MAP, do you find it acceptable that people like “The White Rose” speak “on your behalf”, creating and maintaining a stigmatized, stereotypical characterization that represents you?
…Do you find it okay, that people like this are spreading untrue accusations about you…and even summarizing you down to being “a predator”?
…Do you find their support and assertion of “the rightfulness” of institutionalized fear, hatred, libel slander and violation against you to be in any way just, or of good moral character?
We need to flood the social media websites, in masses…not expect a small trickle of MAPs to carry all the weight, in circumstances where alone they will be quickly silenced…
It’s time every MAP started taking part, in actively shaping this dialogue.
Depending on who you believe…as much as one quarter [maybe more] of the population is estimated to have MAP sexual traits…If we could tap into a small fraction of this and organize it…the media websites would not be able to contain us…They would not be able to squelch us out, and grossly skew the visible dialogue.
It’s precisely because of this grossly uneven battlefield, danger riddled solely for MAPs…that people like “The White Rose” get to regurgitate this kind of mental bile…and the common audience is going to think “this is right”…”this is authoritative”…”this is the only acceptable thought”…It’s all they ever hear, or get exposed to…They have nothing alternative, to give them a more balanced perspective.
…They don’t know the reality…They only know what they’ve been fed all their lives.
It’s time we took this state of things, and broke it’s back…It’s time we finally won this excruciating, decades old war…and claimed our human right to engage in the public dialogue…as MAPs…as people who are understood to be MAPs, having a massive stake in all of this, ourselves.
The red herring of “give your sympathies to the children, not to the MAPs”, acting as though the social trend has not been 100% in the direction of hyperbolic “child protection”, for the past thirty plus years…and pretending as though a tiny few initiatives to benefit MAPs [of all ages, including children and youth, not just adults] will somehow “threaten child safety”, is indefensible bullshit.
There is so much wrong with this video, I could spend the rest of the day picking it apart…Any self aware, competently informed MAP with a sense of human self worth, could.
I reject this type of garbage, presented as if it were an authoritative message.
That is not an accurate representation of MAPs and who we are.
The uninformed have no right, to be controlling and manipulating this dialogue…
…sure as hell not, when their control and manipulation is viciously attacking other human beings.
This is like an endless treadmill:
Amongst the list of other things I should be mentioning…I just wanted to point out something I’ve pointed out countless times, in the past.
I’m not trying to attack “The White Rose” on any personal level…she just happens to have recently made a video, which follows a certain kind of “template” pattern for people like her…Most of these people lack a clear understanding of what is going on, yet they create these beautifully distorted, formulaic pieces of media, and present them as “authoritative fact”…behaving as though they’ve just delivered “a slam dunk”, on whomever they are targeting.
…While those of us who’ve been closely involved with these issues for the past decades, can clearly see the glaring problems in what they’ve put forward.
Typically, B4U-ACT gets attacked in these kinds of media…but let’s just stick with what she brought up…”Virtuous Pedophiles”…
An endless parade of people like “The White Rose”, often mockingly and contemptuously sneer at MAPs “get help!”…But these exact same people don’t even recognize it, when MAPs are actively organizing, and attempting to build an institutional structure that can honestly help them.
“Virtuous Pedophiles” [like B4U-ACT], doesn’t even support changing age of consent law…For all practical intents and purposes…they fall in line with the dominant social narrative, on sex between minors and adults.
Their goals are to be [and become greater] support structures for MAPs…and a guiding place, for those MAPs who are in turmoil [possibly at risk of breaking laws].
However much I may disagree with VP…I will never attempt stripping them of their sincerely held intentions…And through their worldview, they are attempting to build a world where social conflict involving MAPs is avoided…And they place the onus primarily on the individual MAP.
They’re actually trying to get MAPs to network, organize…and I believe, ultimately “come out of the closet”…in a manner not so different from the “circles of accountability” model.
When people like “The White Rose” start naming, libeling and shaming groups which are literally doing, what people like them have been telling MAPs to do for decades…”get help!”…
…And when people like “The White Rose” start attacking, tearing down and trying to stop, the various efforts of MAPs to tangibly help their own community, especially in ways that fully cater to the demands of these bigots…
…It has become clear, that people like “The White Rose” are incompetent in this arena of dialogue, and need to excuse themselves from this discussion, if they possess any integrity whatsoever.
You cannot be relentlessly harassing MAPs to “obey your demands”, just to turn around and do everything in your power to stop MAPs who are trying to “obey your demands”.
“How do those with disabilities feel when religious people declare them sinners, a life lesson, or a miracle just waiting to happen? We explore this subject, and the stories of various listeners who have been labeled, named, claimed, prayed over, and in some cases, ignored.”
“Chatting to Chris Dangerfield about the Skeptic community and their rejection of human evolution & the fundamentals of psychology.”
I’ve never really been concerned about average differences in human races…nor do I consider it any measure of worthiness, for the welcomed existence of any race.
It is a taboo issue, because of what a lot of people imagine it implies…whenever we start discussing tangible, measurable differences, amongst human beings…and with a history of ancient race wars…even ones that still go on, today…it’s understandable, why people want to emphasize our human similarities, as opposed to our differences and diversity.
I think what really sets bad with me the most…is the imposed distortion on not just the discussion…but on the intent of the discussion.
As an inquisitive free thinker, looking to improve my knowledge and cognition of the world…I want to know these things…Not because of any desire to hurt people of a certain race…But because it’s important to have, exercise and pass on the freedom of clearly understanding the world as it exists.
That last point really gets at the crux, of why I am so deeply up in arms over the rampant censorship, thought policing, mind conditioning and social bullying that goes on today.
Politically correct speech and thought are no substitute for a clear, uninhibited examination of the world.
Remaining in the illusion just to “keep the peace”, is not a sound road to travel…They just keep you stuck in a rut and distracted, while other ignored social issues crop up and fester.
“Today I am talking about how the left just decides that whatever 4chan says is true giving them an insane amount of influence over our culture and politics.
Right now people are claiming that the “ok” hand sign means white power simply because 4chan said it does.”
Note: I kept running in a problem with the download website, where nothing would happen when I clicked the “download” button…After reloading each page, it worked…Just thought I’d pass that along.
“It is in difficult choices where character is both formed and revealed. This test will present you with 16 scenarios with difficult choices designed to reveal your character. Read each scenario and choose the option that best matches how you would decide to act given the circumstances.
The scenarios refer to familiar titles and places but should not be thought of in terms of current characters or situations. Think of them as having occurred 100 years in the past.
At the end, your responses will be assessed and a report will be generated. The report will contain one primary character and two secondary characters from the Game Of Thrones universe that you are most similar to.”
Your primary character is Davos Seaworth. Some people say you’re the most honorable, brave and loyal person they know. You don’t naturally seek power nor prestige for yourself, but you’re a trusted right hand man for those in positions of power. You are the voice of reason to the people who lose their way and your counsel is valued and sought. You give honest advice even when it may not be well receive – you speak truth to power. You always seek to add to your knowledge and improve yourself.”
Secondary Character: Jeor Mormont
“Nickname:The Old Bear
Traits:Resolute, Fearless, Strong
Your secondary character is Jeor Mormont. You are strong and formidable. You are fearless in the face of adversity and face your problems head on. You are serious and respected by those around you because of your strong sense of loyalty, honor and duty. People trust you because you can be relied upon to keep your word and deliver on your promises. You don’t seek out power for your own enhancement, but serve and wield power for the benefit of all. You don’t suffer fools gladly and have a no-nonsense approach to life.”
Tertiary Character: Mance Rayder
“Nickname:King Beyond the Wall
Traits:Inspiring, Formidable, Pioneer
Your tertiary character is Mance Rayder. You are a charismatic, calm, and determined man with strong leadership qualities. You tend to rise quickly through the ranks of any organization you enter. You have good social and diplomatic skills, allowing you to collaborate with many different types of people. You have an honest yet stern persona which earns you respect and admiration of those around you. You are very trusting which can be your greatest weakness. You value freedom above all else.”
Interestingly done survey…
…This is a good grouping to be in.
My only real complaint, is that my honesty level was placed so low…I mean…I’m fairly confident it’s because I chose to eat the body…But still…Do Not Judge Me!…I was starving and freezing!…It was practical!…He didn’t need it anymore, anyway!
I would never result to cannibalism, except in an extremely extreme situation…and probably not even then…
Probably my decision to slip out the back door, when the king wants to burn down the city…Yeah, okay…I’m totally honest, but I’m not stupid!
It just feels wrong, that this sort of stuff counts against my “honesty” level…Especially when my honesty, is my most pronounced trait in real life.
Otherwise…I like the way my traits compare to those of the named characters.
I think Davos is the most fair character to liken me too…while Jeor is definitely another character I identify with [really, really liked and respected], but placing myself in his shoes is a bit too idealistic…Mance is a very interesting result…If I had to choose between the three, I think I’d have to go with Mance…In so many regards, he is me.
Articles and content from Minor Attracted People [MAPs], presented in no particular order and without preference or discrimination. These are diverse viewpoints.
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05) Tom O’Carroll: Because it’s a free country, asshole!
06) leonard sisyphus mann: Who Are the REAL Virtuous Paedophiles?
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01) How Trolls Are Ruining the Internet
