SEXting

[mosaic.]

So I'm sure we've all heard of this worldwide phenomenon known as "sexting."

And I'm sure we've all heard of the multiple charges of child pornography as a cause of sexting.

What are your views? Have you ever sent lewd photos of yourself to someone?

Also, my friend won't stop asking for my pictures. He just does.nt understand the risks, and is very persistant. How should I tell him no?

[Aves]

I have one time, and do I regret the decision to send the pic. It got intercepted by her mom, it was embarrasing and dangerous, took a crap load of convincing to not turn me in to the cops. Now I cant talk to the girl, and it sucks, and wasn't worth it.

[Giles]

i've never done this but if u want to tell him and stay friends then sit im down some time and just tel him that you dont want to do it.

[Atonement]

I have not and will not. Not only could I get charged for distributing child pornography, my friend (who I assume I would care about) would get charged for possessing it.

[Donkey]

Absolutely no reason to send any kind of pictures like this to anyone.

As for saying no, just explain how you feel uncomfortable with it and the risks involved. Tell him to stop and he'll understand.

[Rainstorm]

There's no reason to be sending them. Not worth the risk

[twotall]

well people do it and some people think it is a freedom of speech but idk

[Aves]

Don't do it its too risky

[Donkey]

well people do it and some people think it is a freedom of speech but idk
They're images, irrelevant to speech. Child porn and freedom of speech come nowhere near each other.

[Giles]

I dont really see the issue with teling him no... unless you really care about him then he shou;ld understand .

[Blue63]

I haven't and won't. If you get charged for this, colleges can see it, it could cost you a job. It could potentially ruin your entire life, always holds you down. It is not worth it, I wouldn't imagine doing it.

[electric_feel01]

I really believe sexting is pretty wrong! It's very risky (as said before) and you never know where those pictures could end up!

And just tell your friend no! Just explain that you don't feel comfortable sharing such revealing/risque photos like that.

[kyle95]

simply tell him no and that it's against the law - end of discussion.

[Skuller818]

Nah it's not worth it, it's happened to a few people (guys and gals) around my school where they "sexted" and there naked pictures got sent around to peoples phones, and those people would show it and send it to other people, to the point where just about everyone that wanted to see it had

[MykeSoBe]

I definitely don't think that a worthless picture of someone's privacy is worth the risk of being a criminal. Even porn itself is better! At least you can't get in legal trouble for the most part by watching it.

[James18]

Yeah, the big issue here is the legal problem. Personally, I feel that child porn laws are abused to some extent in going after high school students, but yeah I'd stay away from sexting.

As for your friend, I'd echo kyle95 that you should bring up the fact that it'd be illegal for you to do that. That at least gives you a decent excuse without sounding totally lame.

[malibueedudde]

honestly, i do itall the time, there isnt a probaemwith it unless someone finds out, and honestly ive gotten my phone taken away at school and they kinda just pretend to ignore it, but if you cover it up noone will find out

[zandu20]

I see no reason not to do it just dont get caught its stupid i mean have ur fun and if not delete the picture then hide it so if ur phone gets confinscated they will have to have a PW or sometn to look at them

[Hewhohasnoriches]

No, actually I haven't heard that there were child pornography charges relating to "sexting", but I think I've first heard of it while watching Dr. Phil.

I myself have never sent pictures like that to anyone, and it's most likely going to stay that way.

I understand that the pictures sent can be thought of as child porn, but it seems a bit weird that minors (under 18s) would get in trouble with the law for stuff like that.

I guess I'm under the impression that child porn automatically amounts to pedophilia.

Also can you imagine the opportunities such an action would allow to sexual predators such as pedophiles?

[JackOfClubs]

No I haven't done it. Imagine if a pedophile got a hold of that phone??? :D

[Giles]

honestly, i do itall the time, there isnt a probaemwith it unless someone finds out, and honestly ive gotten my phone taken away at school and they kinda just pretend to ignore it, but if you cover it up noone will find out

I'm not saying your lying... becuase i dont go to yuor school... but surely they could just ignore it? i mean its illegal. surely the school must do something!

I see no reason not to do it just dont get caught its stupid i mean have ur fun and if not delete the picture then hide it so if ur phone gets confinscated they will have to have a PW or sometn to look at them

Unless you get a thrill out of taking risks i dont really see the fun in it.

[MichaelAdams1993]

I think that sexting is really kinda wierd. Why would you want to send nude or sexual images to another person ON A CELL PHONE. I mean people can see those and you never know what they will do with them.

If you don't want to give your friend pictures of you then tell him that, just say "No". I know it sounds hard but once you do it it will seem extremely easy. If he keeps persisting and you already told him the risks but doesn't seem to care that you both could get in trouble then maybe he doesn't really care about you and he and you need to find new friends.

[guacamole24]

I think it's wrong...

[tbboltz92]

I think that if u wanna see someone naked you go see them in person.
I wouldn't want to send a pic by texting,
I did it once wit a friend and thank god we didn't get caught
It;s a stupid thing to do and is very dangerous

[itsandrew_]

sexting is bad! we had a lesson in school about it and how much trouble you can get in for it. you could get expelled from the school if they catch the images on your phone.

[Bougainvillea]

I think it's inappropriate and quite immature. People are dumb enough to get into that much trouble.

Believe me friend, it's not worth it.

[Giles]

I never thought of the immature aspect to be honest.