Safety Sentinel

The topic below is an impersonator. His accounts include: Morning diamonds, Tmsmyz, Aloha, Tora, Rose and many other accounts from which he will defend rapists and participate in predatory activities. The users he is talking about, Tm, is himself.

I want to address some serious accusations that have been circulating. Specifically, I want to clarify why actions such as stalking, harassing, making up rumors and lies, demanding a photo, and impersonating a minor do not constitute grooming and do not make me a predator.

First, let's define grooming. Grooming is a process by which an individual builds a relationship, trust, and emotional connection with a minor or vulnerable person to manipulate, exploit, and abuse them. This behavior is methodical and often involves gaining the victim’s trust over time with the intent of sexual exploitation.

Stalking and harassment are serious offenses, but they are distinct from grooming. Stalking involves repeatedly following or contacting someone, causing them fear or distress. Harassment includes unwanted behavior that demeans, humiliates, or intimidates someone. While both are harmful and unacceptable, they do not necessarily involve the systematic manipulation characteristic of grooming.

Making up rumors and lies is another serious issue. Spreading false information can damage reputations and cause emotional harm. However, this act is more about defamation and character assassination rather than grooming, which involves an insidious and prolonged process of gaining trust for exploitation.

I attempted to build a relationship with her, but ultimately, I did not succeed. Despite my efforts, we were unable to form a meaningful connection. It's disappointing that despite my intentions, circumstances prevented the relationship from developing as I had hoped. However, I acknowledge that building relationships takes time, effort, and mutual understanding. While I may not have achieved my goal in this instance, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow from the experience, and I remain open to future possibilities.

Demanding a photo can be intrusive and inappropriate, but it does not automatically equate to grooming. Grooming involves a broader context of manipulation and trust-building over time, usually with the intent of sexual exploitation. An isolated demand for a photo, while potentially inappropriate, does not fit this pattern.

Impersonating a minor can be problematic and potentially illegal, particularly if it involves deceit and manipulation. However, not all instances of this behavior are linked to grooming. Grooming involves a specific intent and pattern of behavior targeting minors or vulnerable individuals for sexual exploitation. Without this specific context, impersonating a minor, while wrong, does not automatically indicate grooming or predatory behavior.

In summary, while stalking, harassing, spreading rumors, demanding photos, and impersonating a minor are serious issues that can cause significant harm, they do not, by themselves, constitute grooming or make someone a predator. Grooming is a specific process aimed at manipulating and exploiting vulnerable individuals, particularly minors, for sexual purposes. It involves a calculated effort to build trust and emotional connections over time with the intent of abuse.

Accusations of grooming and predatory behavior are serious and should be based on a clear understanding of the behaviors involved. It is important to differentiate between harmful actions and the specific, insidious nature of grooming.