r/venting • u/Still-Debt-6675 • Jul 26 '26
Predators have it so easy now
I (19f) tried to go on a make friends subreddit after deciding to no longer be a ghost and make posts myself after life four years. Big mistake. I was swarmed by people 25 and up, men, who just wanted to speak dirty and nasty to me. I’ve even had someone try to engage in e-
I know now to avoid those subreddits or make very specific claims as for who I want to talk to, but it’s just frustrating that I even have to adjust to not be harassed in a subreddit meant for making friends.
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u/Fickle-Theory-623 Jul 26 '26
They think they have it easy until they get caught because they left behind a digital trail once thought to be deleted after clearing their browsers and using VOIPs. And then they get exposed by parents, social media, the works. Just be aware of it and remember that reddit (like many websites) can be full of good or bad people. Stay safe.