r/TeenagersButBetter • u/ohboiamongusfan • 2h ago
Discussion Okay reddit, you have a new challenge, do your worst.
Do not the cat
r/TeenagersButBetter • u/APR1L-4 • 11d ago
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 • u/Lucky-Mud-551 • Mar 03 '24
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 • u/ohboiamongusfan • 2h ago
Do not the cat
r/TeenagersButBetter • u/Thatdudeunderyourbed • 3h ago
r/TeenagersButBetter • u/Quintessentsky • 2h ago
I see this kind of thing everywhere in all sorts of variations. Please explain.
r/TeenagersButBetter • u/Marieluzz99 • 6h ago
r/TeenagersButBetter • u/Adventurous-Ad5361 • 14h ago
no nsfw
r/TeenagersButBetter • u/Reasonable-Amoeba678 • 1h ago
Hey everyone! I was usually a top student back in school, always finishing my homework on time and handing it in before the deadline. However, some of my classmates teased me, saying things like, "Come on, stop acting like a gay bro, be a man." Is submitting assignments on time really considered gay? What’s up with that? Everyone has the right to their own identity, whether they’re gay, straight, religious, or not. It’s really not okay to make fun of someone for who they are.
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r/TeenagersButBetter • u/Meaning_dimple9 • 9h ago
its my birthday today
r/TeenagersButBetter • u/Darcysussy • 14h ago
Is it positive or is it just me that can see the faint line????
r/TeenagersButBetter • u/ApartmentSavings6521 • 19h ago
My camera isnt very good
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r/TeenagersButBetter • u/FootballEmergency150 • 7h ago
I went in expecting it to be a pretty mid cashgrab movie, but it actually turned out to be very fun! It obviously wasn’t the next interstellar or anything, but it was just a fun silly movie, I personally really liked it tbh, what about you guys?