Sex predator blogger contacts Imaginif
April 13, 2008 by Megan · 9 Comments
It seems that bothersome blogger is visiting again: Alleged sex predator masquerades as parent blogger. It seems that alleged past child abuser blogger is active on Entrecard (no, you cannot advertise on my site – do not try again) and (Edited) Bloggers (no, I WILL NOT accept your posts into Carnival of Australia).
While I am bound by confidentiality because the children have a right NOT to be identified, I have been given permission by adult daughter to talk about what happened to her. In respect of her (and the law) I have never publicly disclosed who she is. She is however, credible, empowered and together we have spoken to the police about ex child abuser’s blog visiting patterns.
Be warned bloggers – sometimes not all is as what it seems. Do you really know who you are talking to? Take advice from credible sources and accept that bloggers can easily hide behind the safety of anonymity. Family blogger my foot – he is a sex predator who served a jail sentence for sexually abusing his daughter.
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How outrageous!
Thank you adult daughter and Megan, for speaking out and taking action. There is no place for child abusers in this world – virtual or otherwise.
Thanks Megan for pointing this out. It is easy to fall in the trap of accepting everyone is who they say they are in the blogosphere.
Who is the Entrecard person?
Hi Megan,
I’ve been trying to contact you but can’t seem to find the best way. I sent you an email after your initial post on this topic, but I assume it got filtered as spam and got lost.
I replied to a comment on the All for Women forum too, but thought I’d just leave a comment here and ask you to email me with the email addy shown with this comment. Pretty please.
Hello women…sorry, I have been out of action for a few days as we are over the top busy at Imaginif.
I am heartened at the concern shown by so many people regarding this. It shows that the blogosphere, (edited) and Entrecard are overwhelmingly ethical and protective (would have to be or I wouldn’t be using them!)
It is also worth noting that not all men and not all male family bloggers are hiding something. Mostly they are as legit as we are.
As much as I would like to make names public, I cannot and will not. The information came to me from from a victim and I have not seen charge sheets – therefore, as much as I believe the person who told me, my information is “alleged”. Because he was sentenced and served jail time, his offence is a matter of public record but I cannot identify his victim. Identifying him, identifies her.
This was reported to the police a long time ago when it first came to my attention. My concern was piqued again when he was wanting to advertise on my site. I have rejected his cards because I know of him…I don’t know about others though. We all run the risk of accepting comments and cards from sex predators or other deviates. That is why we need to be guarded and know that none of us ever know the full truth.
Using the net though is a risk managed decision for me. I LOVE the people I have met through my blog and other networking sites and I won’t be stopping because one alleged sex offender tried to advertise their family friendly blog on my site.
There is safety in numbers and in talking about child sexual abuse. Staying together gives a message to the offenders that we share a zero tolerance of violence against children.
Spooky stuff to read about. I followed several of your links in this and other articles you’ve written on the subject this morning. One of the tragedies of the world, isn’t it?
This is the sort of hidden evil suspicion people like us have to contend with doing our own particular jobs as well. Fortunately I’ve been lucky as the parents I’ve worked with have let me teach their kids without suspicion.
Might have to keep an eye on this little story.
Cheers.
Hey Mr V, it is great to have your voice on the subject. I do wonder if these sorts of incidents act to silence all male bloggers in fear that they may be suspiciously viewed if they speak up against child sexual abuse.
As a sexual assault therapist I have seen a lot of healing happen when a non abusive male apologises, on behalf of what another man did, to a victim. I am so glad you were not silent on this issue Mr V. I greatly appreciate your comment.
I have been wondering about the worth and legalities of having blogging suitability cards – similar to the Blue Cards we have in QLD – if you want to work with children then you must have police clearance. Alleged sex predator family blogger may not be working directly with children but I have seen his avatar on teenagers sites and have witnessed a discourse with a teenager in a forum. I am sure that alleged sex predator would bleat that all is innocent and that it was conducted in a public forum…….predators are very open about their sneakiness. Children get sexually assaulted often in front of other people’s eyes, without other person knowing what is really happening.
Stay strong Mr V. There are many of us who welcome male role models, teachers, coaches and friends. We understand that not all men are predators.
Hi,
This news saddens me. I am a father of a 12-year old girl and I am trying to do everything to protect her, even from my self.
I truly believe that devils should be brought back to hell where they belong.
Glad you brought this up.
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I will be back to visit you and read what you have to say. Thank you so much for posting about child safety and child protection.
Thank you also for responding to this post. I love having new commenters. It is thrilling to me to know that the global community of child protectors is growing.