• magnetosphere@kbin.social
      3·
      1 year ago

      Understood. I don’t know where you’re from, so let me tell you about a common legal concept in the United States: aiding and abetting. Basically, if you knowingly help someone commit a crime (possessing cp), you’re often guilty of a crime as well. Plus, there’s the issue of distributing cp. That’s a crime in itself.

      To me, though, the legal issues are secondary. My biggest issue is informed consent. Children cannot give informed consent. Therefore, any sexual pictures/video are exploitation. That’s not okay.

      Just the other day, I was talking with someone about the important difference between morality and legality, but in the case of cp, I think they got it right.

      (If you choose to reply, take your time. I’m headed out and won’t be able to answer right away.)

        • magnetosphere@kbin.social
          2·
          1 year ago

          Oh. We’re talking about slightly different things here. I was arguing against the instance existing at all.

          As for aiding and abetting, I can see it being successfully argued that yes, having the instance show up IS aiding and abetting. Granted, it’s not as clear cut, but if it’s proven that the people maintaining the search engine knew it was an instance that contained cp, that could be a major issue.