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Child Pornography: An Internet Crime

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The book is very well researched and very well written. The authors explore not only the user of child pornogrphy on the Internet, but the psychology of collecting in general and the topic of computer addiction in general. They are quick to relate these topics to the topic at hand.

The authors are cautious against making unwarranted assumptions. They recognize the difference between child pornography and child erotica. In reply to Mr. Mankoff's question, the authors do not assume that all porno collectors are molesters. In fact, they explore the question of whether or not porno prevents contact crimes.

Just in case anyone is interested in using the book as a manual on accessing Internet child [...], the authors purposely omit any such information.

I haven't read the book yet (had to assign stars or this couldn't be posted) but I am curious as to whether the authors provide solid empirical evidence (not merely anecdotal) that the vast majority of those who download child pornography are also child MOLESTERS. We don't
assume consumers of adult porn are rapists. I deal with this problem
at www.differentdrummer.typepad.com in a post called "Child Pornography Hysteria." I should say I personally have no interest in either child or adult porn and do not condone adults having actual sex with children.