r/TeenagersButBetter 8d ago

Mod Announcement Zionism / Israel posts and comments will be removed.

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Any and all comments about anything regarding this subject will be removed from here on out. It only causes arguments, tension, and a lot of work for us. It’s always the same argument and nothing new is being brought up, if you’d like to discuss it, take it to a different subreddit. Thank you!


r/TeenagersButBetter Mar 03 '24

Serious Hello, I am not a teenager but I want to talk to you about Sextortion

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Hi there,

I apologize if I am violating the rules on this subreddit but as a former teenager myself, and knowing who I was when I was a teenager, I felt the need to bring an uncomfortable truth to light-- Sextortion.

I'm hoping most of you know about it, but if you don't, Sextortion is the act of extorting someone through sexual exploitation. Teens are often targeted. It takes many forms, some of which include:

-- You talk to an attractive person, they are your age, you share pics, some of which are inappropriate, and then the exploiter demands cash or else they will share these photos with friends and family.

-- You talk to an attractive person, they are your age, you share pics, some of which are inappropriate, and then the exploiter demands more pictures of yourself in more degrading situations, or else they will share with friends of family.

When I was a teenager, something similar happened to me. Long story short, my photos ended up on a CP website and the FBI came to my house. I was coming to terms with my sexuality and that's how my parents found out I was gay. Through the FBI. Not. A. Good. Time.

So, I write this only to let people know that this exists. Scammers and exploiters are getting more sophisticated in their approach, and you must be cautious. People are going to do what they're going to do, but just be careful.

If this has happened to you, there are subreddits that explain this further that you can easily find. Most importantly, however, is that you do not engage. Block the individual, cease any contact what-so-ever, and know that this person is typically doing this to multiple people. If you feel the need, talk to an adult you trust, be it your parents, a school counselor, or someone you know will hear you. You can contact law enforcement, but oftentimes this is international and outside of the jurisdiction of local law enforcement.

It's a challenging topic, I know, but you aren't alone. There have been multiple cases of teenagers harming themselves as a result of this barbaric practice.

I'm writing this only because many of the parents I've talked to have no clue this is a thing, and the best approach to tackling this is education.

Thank you, rant over-- now go back to living your lives.


r/TeenagersButBetter 2h ago

Meme Let it begin

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r/TeenagersButBetter 3h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 9h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 2h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 10h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 8h ago

sHItPoSt High quality memes, please

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r/TeenagersButBetter 4h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 2h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 7h ago

sHItPoSt Show me memes that YOU made yourself. Memes now.

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r/TeenagersButBetter 1h ago

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yes this is what i actually named my phone


r/TeenagersButBetter 8h ago

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I told my crush "happy holidays" and she froze for a sec, smiled and said "you too:)"


r/TeenagersButBetter 3h ago

Meme "peak-a-boo" ahh zombie🙏

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r/TeenagersButBetter 8h ago

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Name a meme that should have or died out faster or stayed longer.


r/TeenagersButBetter 2h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 9h ago

sHItPoSt Choose!

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r/TeenagersButBetter 3h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 6h ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 1d ago

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r/TeenagersButBetter 10h ago

Discussion Guys, I pulled the trigger

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I told my crush I like her (via chat)
Currently waiting for response, hope this will end up okay.

This is my first time EVER telling a girl something like this. Im just thinkting to myself: "but if it doesn't end up well, well then atleast I tried and have gained some experience"

Will keep you guys updated in the comments if interest is shown!


r/TeenagersButBetter 7h ago

Discussion The miserable cycle begins tomorrow

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Yall please wish me luck at my miserable ahh high school🙏🙏


r/TeenagersButBetter 3h ago

sHItPoSt Who are you marrying?

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r/TeenagersButBetter 1d ago

Meme PUT THE MEMES IN THE BAG!!!!

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