You're not making a direct comparison though ... one is a mere attraction whereas the other is a violent crime. I could be attracted to my wife's sister which may be unwise but it's no crime.
Well in AJ's case (if guilty) he acted on that attraction too. But there is a clear difference.....putting both acts under one umbrella (as people who throw about the term "****" so often do) is not right, it can't be. A 15 year old, while not legally able to give consent, will at least have an understanding of whats happening and what they are undertaking.......a 1 year old...just......it's not even close to the same thing....
I didn't say it was the same thing but neither is a mere attraction and a rape. In any case *****phile, in general parlance, is usually and simply used an an insult, not a clinical definition. If that lack of distinction, between rarely used terms, makes you angry then perhaps the problem lies within.
Am I missing something here? Durham Police said a 27-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of 'sexual activity' with a girl under 16. BBC News said, Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of 'sex' with girl, 15. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-31702374 It's in the same article ffs
I said annoyed, which means slightly irritated. And no it doesnt "lie within". The manner in which the term is used , as an insult or a clinical defintion, is irrelevant, by using that term, you are still stating that both individuals are guilty of the same crime, whether you mean to or not.
You seem quite keen on deciding on the definition of words, couldn't annoyed mean irritated rather than just 'slightly'? an·noy (ə-noi′) tr.v. an·noyed, an·noy·ing, an·noys 1. To cause irritation to (another); make somewhat angry. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/annoyed It's a matter of perception I'd say
Here's another definition: Pedantic excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous. What exactly are you trying to say or do lad? Because I am a little confused as to your intentions here.
patronising - (used of behaviour or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension. Intentions ......... I'm merely correcting the assumptions in your declarations, I have no intentions. Surely it's permissible to discuss things on a discussion forum or do you believe your word is sacrosanct? There's a big difference between being pedantic and precise
Yes but you seem less concerned with discussing the story and more about being argumentative and making bizarre assumptions about the problem "lying within", (making it personal) when my level of annoyance on that matter really wasn't the point. Do you disagree with what I was saying about different classifications of criminal acts depending on the age of the victim (which was my point) or do you just want to argue about how annoyed it makes me and try to determine my mental state based on an forum post?
So iff a15 year old cannot consent to sex, who is guilty if both parties are 15 as I was when I lost my virginity? Also who is guilty if age was not given (and you look like most 15 yo girls do nowadays) and consent was? If it is not obvious, and you are in a place where, by law, you have to be over 18, and are only 15 years old, who is guilty?
I'm much more concerned with 'the story'. However, it's quite possible to discuss 'the story' and make observations of someone's posts at the same time. How your post regarding the use of the word *****phile is concerned with 'the story' is anyone's guess. I don't recall anyone using the word prior to yourself so why bring it into the discussion if you don't wish people to comment? You didn't compare 'different classifications of criminal acts' at all did you, you compared an attraction with a rape. And what has the rape of a baby to do with 'this story' when there has simply been an allegation and nothing more? I wouldn't need to be 'pedantic' if you were capable of being clear, precise and sticking to 'the story'.
You don't need to be pedantic, at all, and you still haven't stated whether you agree with the actual point I was making or not, and are taking this discussion down a whole other path that just leads to you being smug and holier than thou, for the sake of it. Nice derailment!
The 'point' you're 'making' has absolutely nothing to do with 'the story'. That's my point The term you were using is ambiguous, almost never used in real life & totally irrelevant. Introducing the rape of a baby, on this thread, is absolutely ludicrous tbh. If anyone is 'taking this discussion down a whole other path' it's you.
Since you are having trouble following this simple discussion, i will spell it out for you. Some people on here were referring to AJ, if guilty, as being a *****phile, I simply said that that wouldn't be the case since he wouldn't fit the clinical definition of a *****phile and offered an alternative classification. Thats when you came in acting like an asshat..... I can see this isn't the place to come for sensible discussion (at least not with you) and so will leave, I guess that was your intended goal in the first place, so I will acquiesce. Goodnight.
I'm not ......... I'm saying the nonsense you keep attempting to introduce is misplaced, arrogant & irrelevant drivel. Sensible discussion is one thing, dreary hair splitting over specific terminology is simply pedantic BTW, no one referred to the player as a *****phile ......... it all seems to be in your head which is worrying. Therefore your original post was totally unnecessary.
id bet my house on this 15 year not being a victim.. heck i've been clubbing in hull.. she told me she worked at a hairdressers and shes almost 19, we did stuff.. it wasn't till i was texting her the next day, she randomly blurted out.. im so sorry. im atually only 16.. when drunk in a a club. you don't expect to have to id people who got in with fake id anyway? it's a grey area for sure.. what i don't get is why did johnson shag another girl when he's got his beauty at home
I think so mate, bunch of wronguns. I'm in the aptly named redneck riviera (myrtle beach), absolutely mental in the season. 12th most dangerous city in the states, considering there is next to Zero crime outside of season its a bonkers stat Tbh i wished id stayed out west, much more civilized
