Preface
For anyone other than myself reading this blog I'm putting a disclaimer here for legal reasons and state this is based on my observsation, and even aware of dissenting bias some might not like. Do not go and look for any of the subjects mentioned in this blog post to incite anything.
Alas, the downside of positing this on an online journal, making it as public as theirs. Note that these referenced texts came from publically available posts. Whether they like it or not, I have rights to hold an opinion which is this blog post.
But, because we can't have nice things, I have to be vague with the names. Although, I'll provide the text in verbatim through spoilers.
The First Post
Alright, let's get started!
I was browsing on a platform leisurely that I've gone off from a whole month from. I never really bothered reading other people's blog posts on the Top of... well... in a period of time. Most of the inquiries are about underage users in the space.
I found that strange. They're always present in any space, wait no scratch that, MOST spaces. Some shouldn't be traversed by minors under any circumstances. Though, I have a feeling what it's going to be about.
Spoiler: Text Reads
There is an epidemic of underage gooners on here
Okay, I know this might get a lot of peoples' panties in a bunch. Idc. There is a massive, massive, MASSIVE problem with underage ppl on here being openly sexual and acting as if it's okay to make their personality partially or wholly about sex. Sexuality is not inherently bad. However, when minors on here make themselves targets for the sake of being "freaky", it's really not ok.
I was initially just going to ignore it, but there was a 15 year old [hopefully roleplaying] that sent me a frq. His bio was something about him being hypersexual, countryhuman ecchi was all over his profile, and he claimed his 23 y.o. sister was his girlfriend. This is not fucking ok. You are barely in high school and you're engaging in adult topics, ones that are illegal.
Teenage sexuality is not bad, it's natural, it's ok to explore. But don't do it in public or in any way that could put you in danger or be risky. You should not be thinking that taboos such as incest and pedophilia are ok. Don't care if it's proshipping, hypersexuality, etc etc. It's not okay, it's not a healthy coping mechanism, whatever your excuse is for it. Sexuality is not meant to be put on blast, not when you are a child and don't understand that you're putting yourself out like prey for a bear to maul. Now, I am not saying it's the child's fault for thinking it's okay to do this, but it doesn't excuse their actions. You are a child fucking act like one, you are not an adult. You can engage in whatever stuff you want to do online with your sexuality when you're that age, but until then, keep it private. For your own good and others.
Putting yourself out there as a child is not a coping mechanism, engaging in illegal "kinks" is not a coping mechanism, being fucking gross is not a coping mechanism or whatever u people use as an excuse. There is no excuse.
~ Carmilla
The user here, Carmilla, made a raw and unfiltered post seeing a disturbing trend about underage users on social platforms being overtly sexual in ways it crosses boundaries. Which I agree. And I sadly agree that the sheer naivety and lack of self-preservation is just astonishing. I have no idea why she has the need to post this and garner that many likes. Then, I dig deeper lower to the Top Post of the time and...
A Funny Coincidence
Spoiler: Text Reads
Long Crazy Rant™ about religion, sex, and purity culture
Ok OK, I know this is a crazy heavy topic considering most of my posts are literally me wanting to fuck a fictional computer... But this is actually super important to me so I'm gonna talk about it!! [typing quirk off btw bc of how serious this is]
[Crazy trigger warning for obvious reasons]
Just because your religion tells you what you are doing is right, doesn't mean that you are in the right. Crazy but no religion or belief has actually ever been confirmed!! So why is it that because someone is dressing a certain way that apparently gives a hoard of people the go ahead to harass that person? It makes no sense!!
I'm using Christianity as my main example for this because I was raised in a cult who's beliefs stemmed from Christianity so just bare with me for a second.
Why is it that so many Christians will shame victims of rape, abuse, ect even though the Bible is meant to teach you not to do that?? Didn't Jesus say love thy neighbor? Why is it that people think Jesus would want his "followers" to attack random people who were victims of rape, pedophilia, sexual harassment, or general abuse??? And not only that but people will also go after queer people because "oh! Being gay is a sin!!!" THE ORIGINAL BIBLE NEVER SAID SHIT ABOUT GAY PEOPLE.
The line was originally about pedophilia, about how a man shouldn't sleep with a boy, not about man with another grown man. It was a translation error that we're still paying for!!
And pedophilia is scarily common in the Christian community, with pastors and priests being outed as creeps on the regular so I'm not even surprised that they don't want to use the original meaning.
Another thing is sex in general. If you are having safe, sane, and consensual sex within your own room... I don't think it should matter!! Getting kinky is ok!! Having sex with more than one person at a time is ok!! Being queer and having gay sex is ok!!! But because it's not just a man and a woman with the man on top, that suddenly means that the world is going to explode according to most Christians!! It's so fucking stupid! Who cares if someone wants to be tied up by their partner, as long as is consensual sex it really shouldn't matter.
Purity culture and religion is also fucking insane. Oh! Most girls hit puberty at around 10 in my area but we weren't allowed to learn about things like pubic hair, safe sex, consent, periods, growing pains, being aroused by things, or anything else because talking about puberty means you'll probably need to learn about sex. I knew what sex was when I was 8!! We have the internet people!!! In fact, that lack of sexual education in religious groups has caused suicides to happen!! I've seen multiple cases of 12 year old girls killing themselves because they though their periods were actually the losses of virginity and they thought they deserved death!! One of those cases happened at my old church by the way so you literally can't even say that I'm exaggerating.
Sexual education is very VERY important, I don't care if you think that not talking about sex and how puberty works is inappropriate, this stuff is able to ruin a person's life!!
Feel free to rant about this stuff in the comments by the way. I have plenty more I could say but I won't since I don't need to get banned. I just needed to get this out.
Feels like nothing to tie in with the first poster Carmilla's post with the exception of few of the lines here. Let me dissect this funny coincedence as the top posts at the time are mostly raising concern about how kids' naivety.
The user, which I should nickname as "Self-Shipper" henceforth, is obviouly a gay kid with church trauma—and at which extent I do not know—wrote this post, as it was categorized as "Religion and Philosopy". >And not only that but people will also go after queer people because "oh! Being gay is a sin!!!" THE ORIGINAL BIBLE NEVER SAID SHIT ABOUT GAY PEOPLE. Leviticus 18:22 - "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination." There's more verses in reference to this than just man with a boy. the bible is homophobic like that thobeit >And pedophilia is scarily common in the Christian community, with pastors and priests being outed as creeps on the regular so I'm not even surprised that they don't want to use the original meaning. I don't deny the priests and deacons aren't sus as fuck. There have been reports of the statistics of CSA within the church declining as of 1990s and open investigation after the 2000 according to the 2004 John Jay Report. The reason why pederasty was so rampant is because monks and priests used to be the literate elite centuries ago, and underreported due to have a strong foothold of influence in the West. They don't quite have that anymore. >I knew what sex was when I was 8!! We have the internet people!!! Poor wording or this poor kid was introduced to porn early at 8. Jesus. I will shame, and shame I'll do.
Honestly, people shouldn't collectively dump their vent there because I'm interested in Philosopy—who am I kidding! This is an Online Space with little moderation cleaning up the place!
Although...
Spoiler: Minor (Heh) Nitpick
Leviticus 20:13 - "If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination; they shall surely be put to death; their blood is upon them."
Romans 1:26-27 - "For this reason God gave them up to dishonourable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error."
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 - "Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practise homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God."
1 Timothy 1:9-10 - "Understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men who practise homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine."
Thank God that they haven't molested as many boys as teachers do nowadays per year.
I'm not going to comment about the 12 year olds being suicidal over their period cramps thinking they've lost their virginity, as it warrant proof or else Self-Shipper sounds like they're pulling this out of their asses. Being charitable, here are at least a few articles I've researched that sort of supported other parts of their rant:
But I digress, Self-Shipper here is obviously a young tyke with a lot of things going on, and understandably against the hypocracy of the community they've grew up with. The next post have the most poignant point that ties in together Self-Shipper and Carmilla's.
Here's what got messy:
Self-Shipper's defending "safe, sane, and consensual" kink and queer sex, very mature sounding stance in theory, but their age (likely underage, given the fandom context) makes it sus. The first poster's rant was all about kids oversharing sexual stuff online. And pretty sure, with kids like Selfshipper longing for a community, would get a little too over enthusiastic with their exploration. Which kinda proves her (Carmilla)'s point.
Kid Explain: It's Parents' Fault
Spoiler: Text Reads
Kids on spacehey (+more) P.S. sorry I write like a boring news article XD
I understand why some people are critical of younger individuals online, and even those my own age. It's true that some behavior can be cringeworthy, and a desire to connect with peers your own age is completely natural. I get that, but at the same time, I also disagree with the blanket dismissal of younger people.
While it's easy to point out how some kids "ruin things," let's be honest: most of us made mistakes and were a bit messy when we were kids. As we grow up, we seek out safe spaces, trustworthy connections, and a sense of who we want to be. And yes, a kid might hyper-focus on a single aspect of their identity, like their LGBTQ+ status or a particular game, but that's often part of the process of self-discovery, especially for those who lack the freedom to explore these things in their offline lives.
Speaking from experience as someone who was taught that perfection was the only option, I can tell you that online spaces offer a crucial outlet. I'm fortunate enough to be able to tell my mom I'm bisexual and discuss my favorite games with her. But as a homeschooled "weirdo," I don't have many real-life friends to share these parts of myself with. When you find people online who truly listen to your feelings, thoughts, and opinions, and genuinely care, it's an incredibly good feeling. It makes you want to connect with others who share your experiences, whether they're trans like you and can relate to your struggles, or they love your favorite band and you can rant about their new album together.
The "New Generation" Isn't Taking Over, They're Just Living
There's a common complaint that kids are "taking over" online spaces, but what does that even mean? Every generation eventually comes of age and engages with the world in their own way. What you're seeing isn't an invasion; it's simply the new generation growing up and finding their voice. They're doing what everyone, regardless of age, ultimately wants: to find people who genuinely care about them, who listen to their thoughts, and who make them feel seen. This desire for connection isn't exclusive to one age group; it's a fundamental human need.
Some people simply need to face the fact that they're getting older, and with that comes the responsibility to not make younger generations feel hated or unwelcome. Instead of complaining about how things "used to be," it's time to recognize that the digital landscape, like society itself, is constantly evolving. These kids are navigating a world that's vastly different from the one previous generations grew up in, and they deserve understanding and a chance to thrive.
Parents: The True Culprits, Not The Kids
What truly frustrates me is the widespread disdain for kids today. While I understand the annoyance, it's often not the kids' fault. Many Gen Z and Millennial parents, at least those who chose to have children, are simply not equipped for the responsibility. They'll often shove a phone in a crying child's face and assume everything will be fine. As someone who got their first phone around age five (my mom, a Gen X-er, gave me her old, barely functional device), I can tell you that screens are incredibly addictive. Anything can become a "drug" if overused, and that responsibility lies squarely with the parents.
If you can't raise a child, don't have one. Kids aren't accessories for your aesthetic or a #Momcore photoshoot. Get off the internet, spend time with your kids, and make memories with them. It's time for adults to step up and guide the next generation, rather than blaming them for the consequences of their own inaction.
What are your thoughts on how older generations can better support younger people navigating online spaces?
Yeah, this is one is particularly in SpaceHey, a MySpace clone, where the age group is at 13 minimum age requirement to sign-up.
The user by name Daisa have pitched in with her own perspective being a homeschooled kid, no wonder they tried to find refuge on online spaces, and noticed about generational feud between online users. But, I suspect that this blog is moreso a reaction between the adult user's supposed dismissal towards the younger generation.
Defending the younger generation's need for self-expression while pointing fingers at parents for being incompetent twats. I guess, I agree. To connect this to the first post rant: the third blog post is defending "cringeworthy" behavior—like hyperfocusing on an identity as a natural part of growing up. I mean, girl clearly was lacking growing up.
She hasn't address the dangers of this self-expression through spaces where kids and adults share such as predators and trolls.
I think blaming parents not being vigilant enough is a low-hanging fruit. While it's true that on 2019 Common Sense Media report shows kids as young as 5 getting devices with little supervision, and parental neglect correlates with risky online behavior. I'm sure there's more to this than I can write in this blog post and hope I don't attract the gov'nuh at my doorsteps. Such as underlying grooming incidents on even queer spaces
Parenting's tough in a digital age; A zoomer mum I knew could barely keep up the things her kids are watching, trying to be vigilant and monitoring the kids' watch history and still fall in disgusting rabbit holes.
I doubt any youth before they hit their first beer could understand. Her call for older generations to "support" kids was vague; as in the digital spaces? What does support look like? Teaching kids to lock down their profiles? Moderating platforms better?
Bottom Line
The second post has a point that there kids should have the right to access in sexual education, but was that enough? It's like they don't practice digital hygiene or Internet safety these days, and social media conglomerate like Facebook and Instagram killed that.
The reason why adults are frustrated with the younger generations "invading" their spaces are the lack of boundaries (and this goes for those older users too). Content creators interacting with UNDERAGE FANS are a neverending example of this! It's very frustrating!
What I'm saying is that we can't seem to "socialize" on even these digital spaces normally anymore. Our way of thinking has been disrupted by easy, pump-and-dump, viral content fed by the algorithm for easy dopamine points, making us THINK a certain way, as Daddy Big Bucks get a hold of our personal information to cater more to our already fried lizard brains.
Seriously! Don't flaunt your sexuality; don't get comfortable sharing with ANYONE and ANYONE could potentially be creepers! Know your boundaries, that also means don't intrude 18+ spaces and entertainment media! I'm looking at you, gooners!