(October 23, 2016 at 10:57 pm)Losty Wrote:(October 23, 2016 at 9:52 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: To add to that, having sex with anyone too young to give consent is indeed one form of rape, by definition.
A high school friend of mine was convicted of pedophilia about 15 years ago. I was shocked and sickened -- I had no idea he had that in him. The fact that he never showed that inclination -- at one time I rented a room from his parents, so we were basically roommates too -- the fact that I never saw any indication of it in his behavior makes me doubt that it was inherent in him.
Being a pedophile does not equal having sex with minors. You cannot be convicted of pedophilia. And I think that's the whole point of the op. Being a pedophile means being exclusively sexually attracted to children. It doesn't necessitate rape or molestation or any other criminal activity.
Agreed; I have the habit of conflating them in my mind, perhaps because of my own experience? I don't know.
At any rate, your distinction is correct and I should be more diligent in drawing it.
I seem to be on a roll with sloppy verbiage/thinking tonight.
("Tonight?" I hear y'all snickering!)
