Sorry it took me so long to respond, so much to read and talk about!

I was talking to my fiance about this board and while we both agree that the act of pedo is wrong, thinking about it is not as bad. It's just hard for me to fathom thinking about a young child in any other way than "Oh my god, will his parents make him shut up!". Heehee, I'm kidding. But honestly I appreciate that many people on this board have been so open in talking to me and explaining to me the way they feel in a very civil and reasonable way.

Another thought that has crossed my mind is this: How are such smart people, like yourself and others on this board, attracted to young children in a way that is deemed wrong by society? (see what I did there?)

And I do think children are beautiful, but I believe they are beautiful because they are so honest and pure. Sometimes I wish I too could go back to my younger years! But that's it, that's as far as the thought goes.

When I was 16 I had a "buddy" that was 20. I'd like to think I was mature for my age, but I'm sure it was because I was easy at 16, and we were both horny. Looking back I don't necessarily regret sleeping with him, but I do wish he didn't take advantage of my innocence. I wish he would have told me I was too young and that he was flattered I was attracted to him.

I think this board is a great idea! I believe it's very healthy to get emotions, thoughts, ect...out and not to surpress them. I'm still rather reserved on the subject matter, but at least you're not writing poems about actions, just thoughts.