Hey, he asked us what we thought. Based on our culture, I think he is a perve. He didn't ask me to think like his people, nor did he tell me it is acceptable there. Actually..it probably isnt acceptable if he had to ask our opinion, don't you think?

I think 16 is mature enough to decide whether or not they're going to have intercourse, if she wanted it, by all means go for it. However, forcing yourself on ANYONE should be a capital offense.

Ya she is old enough to decide, but he is old enough to say it is wrong. But hey, what do I know. How old are you cruthy?

People, he didn't sleep with her! He just danced with her! There's a big diffrence there! Give him a break!

Sure he's old enough to say no, but realistically... turning down sex? Eh... damn jailbait.

Interesting fact: in the middle ages, it was common (even expected) for a girl of 14 - 16 to marry a man in his twenties or early thirties. In fact, large age gaps have been the normal pattern for most societies right up until the twentieth century, with gaps of seven years or more being unremarkable. It's our insanely wealthy and long-lived culture that is the odd one out, historically speaking.

So yeah. There's nothing intrinsically wrong with Ruthy's situation. It's just a cultural thing.

YOU DIDN"T HAVE TO TELL EVERYBODY FLEXYPOO!!! NOW THEY ALL KNOW I'M EASY!!!! THAT'S THE LAST TIME YOU GET NOONOO BEHIND THE CURTAINS!!! *slaps arse and walks away like Mango*

me luvs MBeggar

is Yecti called Aaron too? Otherwise I'm confused!!!

Here in Britain its kind of acceptable to mess around with a 16yr old, but some freak out, like some did at the party.

Meh, I probably prefer a woman who knows whats she' doing, so 18 is best.

Ubuu, I'm almost21, but didnt really start realationships or see women till I was almost 20.

So technically, experience wise, me and the young girl were very similar.

if(getThingFlags(source) & 0x8){
  do her}
elseif(getThingFlags(source) & 0x4){
  do other babe}
else{
  do a dude}

Over here in washington state, the age of consent laws are as follows:
At the age of 16, the person has reached the age of consent (may have sexual intercourse legally). BUT they may only have sex with people within 5 years of age. So a 16 year old can be slutty with as many people <=21 as she wants. A 17 year old may do the same with people <=22. At age 18, it's fair-game.

I'm 19. I wouldn't go near a 16 year old, no matter what. 17 is pushing it, unless they are very mature for their age. I usually try to stick to 18+, though, as it makes doing adult things like clubs, "shops", and stuff like that much more simple.

Thats just made me think of something...a great insult

"You have the sexual experience of a girl turning 16."


kthxbai! :p

that's nothing SiliconC has (or had) a 4 year old girlfriend

I'd have to disagree with Ubuu. I kinda know what Ruthven's talking about. When I was 18 I started going out with a 17 year old, then I turned 19. So technically, every time sexual intercourse may/may not have happened I was may/may not have been technically commiting statutory rape. Does that make me a perv? No.

Besides, looking and touching are too seperate things, it's obvious that Ruthven has enough self-control and an honour system in place. If not, then he would be a pervy-perv-perv. BUT just because he may/may not have wanted something doesn't make him that.

Heh. Define perv.

pervert vb 1 to use wrongly or badly. 2 to interpret badly or wrongly; distort 3 to lead (someone) into abnormal behavior, esp. sexually; corrupt 4 to debase ->n 5 a person who practices sexual perversion [latin pervertere to turn the wrong way]

So at what point did he debase himself/other people?

Got to love those leap years.

Ok, let all the psycho's on in preson for child malsation use that one and get out.

The entire time I read your post, I was under the impression that "danced" was slang for "[made love to]".

err, if it's just dancing, who cares?

Yes Ubuu, he danced with a 16 year old girl and did not have any sexual intercourse with her. Obviously that makes him a child molester, and by the logic that he's walking about free, all other child molesters most also be freed of their chains in prison. VIVA LA REVOLUTION!

Haven't heard that one... I've heard: If there's grass on the field, play.

http://www.ageofconsent.com/ageofconsent.htm

I think you're good

17 in Illinois? I think not. I know someone who was imprisoned for having sex with a 17 year old. So I don't think the table is too valid.

ok now I have a crush on a 17 year old....

Kinda offputting when she cant drink in bars

if(getThingFlags(source) & 0x8){
  do her}
elseif(getThingFlags(source) & 0x4){
  do other babe}
else{
  do a dude}

I fail to see the problem with dancing with a 16 year old. Just because your not old enough to do everything doesn't mean you can't do anything.

Um wtf when did dancing with a 16 year old become sex... did I lose it or something?

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Well thats a saying I've never heard before, I'd tap that?
I can see how it applies to the picture, but... I'd tap that??

It then states: The accused commits criminal sexual abuse if he or she commits an act of sexual penetration or sexual conduct with a victim who was at least 13 years of age but under 17 years of age and the accused was less than 5 years older than the victim.

It's the same as it is here in washington, in that particular respect. A 17 year old can have sex with people <=22 years of age. They have both court cases proving this fact, as well as the document "Criminal Code of 1961 720 ILCS 5/" stating this in writing. But, unlike washington, a 13 year old can legally have sex with an 18 year old as well. Honestly, in this day and age, I don't think 99% of 13-15 year olds are going to be mature enough to make that decision for themselves. Sure, a long time ago it was normal, but now there's rampant STDs and a growing teen-pregnancy problem (coupled with overpopulation). Hell, 16 may be too early for alot of people, but at that point it's hard to keep saying "no, you're too immature" and have them buy it. As long as Sex-Ed programs are still around, though, I guess we'll have to make it work.

how old are you?

aaron u're a sexy manbeast, why are u worrying about a 17 yr old. I know sometimes younger can be enticing *cough* cazor rawr *cough* lol but didnt u have a gf, or some asian and blonde girls that wanted you? hehe I think u are just looking to play it dangerous right now. U know you shouldnt, so it makes you want it :p am I right? Or am I right? :p

Laura

You know, I don't think either of you is ever going to live that down.

Certainly hope not.

Indeed. Stuff like that fuels the insanity. It's all that keeps me going. :p