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Been holding off posting because of the subject.. Trigger warning for child abuse..

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bringafriend · 06/07/2024 10:06

I have been going to a chat room online for over a decade, It used to just be people from all over the world chatting, Now people are openly posting child abuse images, Selling it, asking for it.. There's also people asking to chat to kids etc.

I left the site six months ago as soon as I saw one of the images.. I didn't open it but you could clearly see what it was by the thumbnail, But I do speak to a moderator which is where I am now getting this info.. The mods ban the accounts but they come back instantly so think they are using a vpn.

I'm talking babies and toddlers, they are not alone in the images.. One guy posts images with all his contact details over the images, so his mobile number, his skype etc openly saying he sells it.

They are posting it constantly, you have people asking for kids every other post, you have people claiming to be 12/13/14/15 etc asking people to buy them things in exchange for pictures etc..

Another man posts images of himself and the SAME little boy, Some in a park, some in a hotel room, some sitting on the guys lap etc he looks to be around 7 or 8 and I can't shake the feeling that this might be a kidnapped child or a family member or something equally as bad. This guy is in the uk and posts clear face pics of himself and the child along with the abuse images. They would both be recognised by anyone that might know them if they were to see the images..

I called the police six months ago and gave all the above info and was told the police would start watching the chat.. I have heard nothing since and if I call back I just get told that someone will call me back..

I also contacted the internet watch foundation but didn't have a reply.

The site is used by people all over the world but it based in the usa..

Anything else I can do? I can't just do nothing.

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newmyname · 06/07/2024 12:22

There's nothing you can do. I'm sure police are doing what they can

Allthehorsesintheworld · 06/07/2024 12:33

Only other thing I can think of is forward the site address to NSPCC, Childline and contact your MP.
If the police have passed on the info to US authorities or are looking into it then they’re not going to tell you but official charities and your MP will get answers. They might not be able to tell you the outcome but you’ll know you’ve done everything you can.
Absolutely sickening. I wish child abusers could be put down.

newmyname · 06/07/2024 12:36

The people saying they're children could really be police

LakeTiticaca · 06/07/2024 12:39

Sadly their is nothing you can do but stay well away from it. Be assured that the authorities will be aware and will be watching but it can take a lot of time and resources to locate the people who are doing this. They hide behind many layers of anonymity

Scottishshortbread11877 · 06/07/2024 12:39

newmyname · 06/07/2024 12:36

The people saying they're children could really be police

Not following this? As I understand it is not someone posing as a child, it's someone posing with a child. There are photos. It's not a sting like when police pretend to be underage and arrange meet ups.

newmyname · 06/07/2024 12:41

Scottishshortbread11877 · 06/07/2024 12:39

Not following this? As I understand it is not someone posing as a child, it's someone posing with a child. There are photos. It's not a sting like when police pretend to be underage and arrange meet ups.

She said there are people saying they're children asking for money and things in exchange for pictures. If you can get someone to download from you you can get in their computer

Augustus40 · 06/07/2024 13:23

This does seem to be on the increase. I used to occasionally go on chatib.us site but it is riddled with paedophiles now. I have read on reddit that this site has been investigated though.

Worrying and disturbing.

We are too soft in our country with crime and punishment. I think all child molesters and those with indecent images of minors should have their knackers removed quite frankly. Either that or gas chamber.

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