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	The exact definition--both in denotation and connotation--of the word "boylover" has been a topic of intense debate almost since the word itself came into common usage. Being as the word originally rose to popularity as a reaction against an increasing misuse and bastardization of the word "pedophile," the recent history of the word has been accompanied by many discussions, debates and arguments about various shades of meaning attributed to it and its many proposed replacements.		The exact definition--both in denotation and connotation--of the word "boylover" has been a topic of intense debate almost since the word itself came into common usage. Being as the word originally rose to popularity as a reaction against an increasing misuse and bastardization of the word "pedophile," the recent history of the word has been accompanied by many discussions, debates and arguments about various shades of meaning attributed to it and its many proposed replacements.

	This ongoing debate has spawned many neologisms and new expressions as various individuals attempt to come to terms with their own status as a boylover and find a label with which they feel comfortable. In many cases, these labels are classificatory, which is to say, they are not intended to change the connotation but merely further divide the group of boylovers into identifiable subcategories (the terms '''little boy lover''' and '''teen boy lover''' are examples of this type of sub-labelling).		This ongoing debate has spawned many neologisms and new expressions as various individuals attempt to come to terms with their own status as a boylover and find a label with which they feel comfortable. In many cases, these labels are classificatory, which is to say, they are not intended to change the connotation but merely further divide the group of boylovers into identifiable subcategories (the terms '''little boy lover (LBL)''' and '''teen boy lover (TBL)''' are examples of this type of sub-labelling).

	In other cases, the new labels are connotative, that is to say, attempts to achieve entirely new connotations under the belief that the boylove movement as a whole is better served by utilizing a term over which they themselves control the connotations and not their opponents. Critics of this tendency point out that any new expression which begins to gain popularity will simply be co-opted yet again by the mass media and popular consciousness, resulting in a never-ending search for yet more new terms, and that boylovers are best served by stubbornly insisting on their definitions for the terms already in use.		In other cases, the new labels are connotative, that is to say, attempts to achieve entirely new connotations under the belief that the boylove movement as a whole is better served by utilizing a term over which they themselves control the connotations and not their opponents. Critics of this tendency point out that any new expression which begins to gain popularity will simply be co-opted yet again by the mass media and popular consciousness, resulting in a never-ending search for yet more new terms, and that boylovers are best served by stubbornly insisting on their definitions for the terms already in use.

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	A boylover's attraction to boys is not always exclusive. A boylover may also be attracted to girls (see [[girllover]] and [[Minor Attracted Person\|MAP]]), women, and/or men.		A boylover's attraction to boys is not always exclusive. A boylover may also be attracted to girls (see [[girllover]] and [[Minor Attracted Person\|MAP]]), women, and/or men.

	Boylovers can be attracted to any age of boy, although most boylovers have a particular affection for boys within a certain [[Age of attraction\|age of attraction]]. At the two extremes of the spectrum of age preferences, there are boylovers who are primarily attracted to younger children from 3 to 6 and those who are primarily attracted to boys who are into [[puberty]] or older. They are often labelled with the terms little boy lovers and teen boy lovers, the latter being somewhat more visible in the online community and probably [[Research: Prevalence\|much more common in the general population]]. The term "boylover", however, is all-encompassing.		Boylovers can be attracted to any age of boy, although most boylovers have a particular affection for boys within a certain [[Age of attraction\|age of attraction]]. At the two extremes of the spectrum of age preferences, there are boylovers who are primarily attracted to younger children from 3 to 6 and those who are primarily attracted to boys who are into [[puberty]] or older. They are often labelled with the terms little boy lovers (LBLs) and teen boy lovers (TBLs), the latter being somewhat more visible in the online community and probably [[Research: Prevalence\|much more common in the general population]]. The term "boylover", however, is all-encompassing.

	== Boylover culture ==		== Boylover culture ==

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Boylover culture

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	Most self-identified boylovers in the online boylove community value the ideals expressed by boylove. Because being a boylover is only a small part of a person's personality, boylovers run the same range of personalities as heterosexual or homosexual persons. Therefore boylovers are normal people with no particular or peculiar claim to being upright or moral. The only universally accepted code of ethics among boylovers is to never hurt a boy (a consequence of the so-called golden rule). However, there is neither agreement on what is harmful or not harmful, nor on what constitutes acceptable risk.		Most self-identified boylovers in the online boylove community value the ideals expressed by boylove. Because being a boylover is only a small part of a person's personality, boylovers run the same range of personalities as heterosexual or homosexual persons. Therefore boylovers are normal people with no particular or peculiar claim to being upright or moral. The only universally accepted code of ethics among boylovers is to never hurt a boy (a consequence of the so-called golden rule). However, there is neither agreement on what is harmful or not harmful, nor on what constitutes acceptable risk.

	The most dividing issue among boylovers is the issue of sex. Some feel that sex is not inherently harmful, and some feel that sex is not an acceptable activity. Most who argue against sex say that society's stigma against homosexuality makes boys ill-prepared to handle the possible emotional and societal consequences of a sexual relationship, and the possibility of harm is too great. Others who argue against sex say that the simple reality of the law and its consequences renders more abstract analysis moot. For example, a sexual relationship between a man and a boy will cause the boy to lose his adult friend when the relationship is discovered. Even if the sex itself were inherently harmless, the loss of a beloved friend or father figure, public exposure of a socially [[inappropriate]] relationship, and resulting legal action could be very traumatic to the boy.		The most dividing issue among boylovers is the issue of sex. Some ([[pro-c]]) feel that sex is not inherently harmful, and some feel that sex is not an acceptable activity. Most who argue against sex ([[anti-contact]]), say that society's stigma against homosexuality makes boys ill-prepared to handle the possible emotional and societal consequences of a sexual relationship, and the possibility of harm is too great. Others who argue against sex say that the simple reality of the law and its consequences renders more abstract analysis moot. For example, a sexual relationship between a man and a boy will cause the boy to lose his adult friend when the relationship is discovered. Even if the sex itself were inherently harmless, the loss of a beloved friend or father figure, public exposure of a socially inappropriate relationship, and resulting legal action could be very traumatic to the boy.

	== Boylovers in history ==		== Boylovers in history ==

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	The attraction that defines boylovers is composed of many qualities. The most controversial quality is the sexual attraction which usually implies a strong physical attraction to boys. For well-adjusted boylovers (those not feeling as if their attractions are morally "wrong"), these feelings are a healthy part of his being. Many boylovers express a desire to teach, to care for, to protect, to guide, to nourish, and/or to interact with boys.		The attraction that defines boylovers is composed of many qualities. The most controversial quality is the sexual attraction which usually implies a strong physical attraction to boys. For well-adjusted boylovers (those not feeling as if their attractions are morally "wrong"), these feelings are a healthy part of his being. Many boylovers express a desire to teach, to care for, to protect, to guide, to nourish, and/or to interact with boys.

	A boylover's attraction to boys is not always exclusive. A boylover may also be attracted to girls (see [[girllover]] and [[~~childlover~~]]), women, and/or men.		A boylover's attraction to boys is not always exclusive. A boylover may also be attracted to girls (see [[girllover]] and [[Minor Attracted Person\|MAP]]), women, and/or men.

	Boylovers can be attracted to any age of boy, although most boylovers have a particular affection for boys within a certain [[Age of attraction\|age of attraction]]. At the two extremes of the spectrum of age preferences, there are boylovers who are primarily attracted to younger children from 3 to 6 and those who are primarily attracted to boys who are into [[puberty]] or older. They are often labelled with the terms little boy lovers and teen boy lovers~~. These terms~~ more ~~properly describe~~ the ~~qualities the boylover enjoys most~~ and the ~~age ranges he prefers; though most boylovers have an age of attraction falling somewhere between the lower bound of little boy lover and upper bound of teen boy lover~~. The term "boylover", however, is all-encompassing.		Boylovers can be attracted to any age of boy, although most boylovers have a particular affection for boys within a certain [[Age of attraction\|age of attraction]]. At the two extremes of the spectrum of age preferences, there are boylovers who are primarily attracted to younger children from 3 to 6 and those who are primarily attracted to boys who are into [[puberty]] or older. They are often labelled with the terms little boy lovers and teen boy lovers, the latter being somewhat more visible in the online community and probably [[Research: Prevalence\|much more common in the general population]]. The term "boylover", however, is all-encompassing.

	== Boylover culture ==		== Boylover culture ==

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	* German: Boylover, Knabenliebhaber, Jungenliebhaber		* German: Boylover, Knabenliebhaber, Jungenliebhaber

	==See ~~Also~~==		==See also==

	*[[BLogo]] - Symbol of Boylove.		*[[BLogo]] - Symbol of Boylove.

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	== Boylovers in history ==		== Boylovers in history ==

			:''For the history of the term, see [[minor attracted neologisms]].''

	History records evidence of boylovers as far back as ancient Greece. Across time and religions, boylovers have shaped history and left an indelible imprint in the minds of humanity. Socrates, Hippocrates, Leonardo da Vinci, and famous poets such as those mentioned in the 1001 Arabian Nights are all examples of famous boylovers. From the Stone Age to the Space Age, boylovers have existed alongside people of other sexual attractions.		History records evidence of boylovers as far back as ancient Greece. Across time and religions, boylovers have shaped history and left an indelible imprint in the minds of humanity. Socrates, Hippocrates, Leonardo da Vinci, and famous poets such as those mentioned in the 1001 Arabian Nights are all examples of famous boylovers. From the Stone Age to the Space Age, boylovers have existed alongside people of other sexual attractions.

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	In other cases, the new labels are connotative, that is to say, attempts to achieve entirely new connotations under the belief that the boylove movement as a whole is better served by utilizing a term over which they themselves control the connotations and not their opponents. Critics of this tendency point out that any new expression which begins to gain popularity will simply be co-opted yet again by the mass media and popular consciousness, resulting in a never-ending search for yet more new terms, and that boylovers are best served by stubbornly insisting on their definitions for the terms already in use.		In other cases, the new labels are connotative, that is to say, attempts to achieve entirely new connotations under the belief that the boylove movement as a whole is better served by utilizing a term over which they themselves control the connotations and not their opponents. Critics of this tendency point out that any new expression which begins to gain popularity will simply be co-opted yet again by the mass media and popular consciousness, resulting in a never-ending search for yet more new terms, and that boylovers are best served by stubbornly insisting on their definitions for the terms already in use.

	Examples of some terms which qualify as this type of connotative relabelling can be found at [[minor-attracted neologisms]].		Examples of some terms which qualify as this type of connotative relabelling can be found at [[minor attracted neologisms]].

	== Capitalization ==		== Capitalization ==

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	* German: Boylover, Knabenliebhaber, Jungenliebhaber		* German: Boylover, Knabenliebhaber, Jungenliebhaber

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	== Alternative terminology ==		== Alternative terminology ==

	The exact definition--both in denotation and connotation--of the word "boylover" has been a topic of intense debate almost since the word itself came into common usage. Being as the word originally rose to popularity as a reaction against an increasing misuse and bastardization of the word "pedophile," the ~~entire~~ history of the word has been accompanied by many discussions, debates and ~~often downright~~ arguments about various shades of meaning attributed to ~~this word~~ and its many proposed replacements.		The exact definition--both in denotation and connotation--of the word "boylover" has been a topic of intense debate almost since the word itself came into common usage. Being as the word originally rose to popularity as a reaction against an increasing misuse and bastardization of the word "pedophile," the recent history of the word has been accompanied by many discussions, debates and arguments about various shades of meaning attributed to it and its many proposed replacements.

	This ongoing debate has spawned many neologisms and new expressions as various individuals attempt to come to terms with their own status as a boylover and find a label with which they feel comfortable. In many cases, these labels are classificatory, which is to say, they are not intended to change the connotation but merely further divide the group of boylovers into identifiable subcategories (the terms little boy lover and teen boy lover are examples of this type of sub-labelling).		This ongoing debate has spawned many neologisms and new expressions as various individuals attempt to come to terms with their own status as a boylover and find a label with which they feel comfortable. In many cases, these labels are classificatory, which is to say, they are not intended to change the connotation but merely further divide the group of boylovers into identifiable subcategories (the terms [[little boy lover]] and [[teen boy lover]] are examples of this type of sub-labelling).

	In other cases, the new labels are connotative, that is to say, attempts to achieve entirely new connotations under the belief that the boylove movement as a whole is better served by utilizing a term over which they themselves control the connotations and not their opponents. Critics of this tendency point out that any new expression which begins to gain popularity will simply be co-opted yet again by the mass media and popular consciousness, resulting in a never-ending search for yet more new terms, and that boylovers are best served by stubbornly insisting on their definitions for the terms already in use.		In other cases, the new labels are connotative, that is to say, attempts to achieve entirely new connotations under the belief that the boylove movement as a whole is better served by utilizing a term over which they themselves control the connotations and not their opponents. Critics of this tendency point out that any new expression which begins to gain popularity will simply be co-opted yet again by the mass media and popular consciousness, resulting in a never-ending search for yet more new terms, and that boylovers are best served by stubbornly insisting on their definitions for the terms already in use.

	Examples of some terms which qualify as this type of connotative relabelling ~~are:~~		Examples of some terms which qualify as this type of connotative relabelling can be found at [[minor-attracted neologisms]].

	* '''[[~~Pedosexual]]'''~~ - ~~An attempt to standardize pedophilia as a sexual preference or orientation, coined by analogy with the terms heterosexual and homosexual. Critics of this term note that~~ neologisms ~~tend to alienate readers and listeners, and the obvious resonance with the term "pedophile" does not succeed in redefining the connotation.~~

	* '''[[Minor-Attracted Adult]]''' (abbreviated MAA) - An expression designed to sanitize the concept into the realm of psychological and clinical writings. Critics note that the obvious euphemism may serve to draw more, not less, attention to the negative connotations we seek to avoid, and often imitate sheep while saying it. Additionally, critics have argued the term excludes many younger boylovers who aren't yet adults and also does not accurately describe boylovers in places where the age of majority is quite low. See [[Minor-Attracted Person]].

	* '''[[Responsible Boylove]]''' - A term invented by a single individual who believed that the usage of the term "boylover" by people who seemed to be sexual predators or child molesters was diluting the intended connotation and thus wished to distinguish himself from the crowd. Critics of this term see it as an implication that boylove itself is somehow inherently irresponsible and must be thusly distinguished.

	* '''Puersexual''' - A recoinage of "pedophile" using the Latinate root for "boy." Critics note that this term suffers from many of the same problems as "pedosexual" in addition to being more obscure.

	== Capitalization ==		== Capitalization ==

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	The attraction that defines boylovers is composed of many qualities. The most controversial quality is the sexual attraction which usually implies a strong physical attraction to boys. For well-adjusted boylovers (those not feeling as if their attractions are morally "wrong"), these feelings are a healthy part of his being. Many boylovers express a desire to teach, to care for, to protect, to guide, to nourish, and/or to interact with boys.		The attraction that defines boylovers is composed of many qualities. The most controversial quality is the sexual attraction which usually implies a strong physical attraction to boys. For well-adjusted boylovers (those not feeling as if their attractions are morally "wrong"), these feelings are a healthy part of his being. Many boylovers express a desire to teach, to care for, to protect, to guide, to nourish, and/or to interact with boys.

	A boylover's attraction to boys is not always ~~[[Exclusive Attraction\|~~exclusive]]. A boylover may also be attracted to girls (see [[girllover]] and [[childlover]]), women, and/or men.		A boylover's attraction to boys is not always exclusive. A boylover may also be attracted to girls (see [[girllover]] and [[childlover]]), women, and/or men.

	Boylovers can be attracted to any age of boy, although most boylovers have a particular affection for boys within a certain [[Age of attraction\|age of attraction]]. At the two extremes of the spectrum of age preferences, there are boylovers who are primarily attracted to younger children from 3 to 6 and those who are primarily attracted to boys who are into [[puberty]] or older. They are often labelled with the terms little boy lovers and teen boy lovers. These terms more properly describe the qualities the boylover enjoys most and the age ranges he prefers; though most boylovers have an age of attraction falling somewhere between the lower bound of little boy lover and upper bound of teen boy lover. The term "boylover", however, is all-encompassing.		Boylovers can be attracted to any age of boy, although most boylovers have a particular affection for boys within a certain [[Age of attraction\|age of attraction]]. At the two extremes of the spectrum of age preferences, there are boylovers who are primarily attracted to younger children from 3 to 6 and those who are primarily attracted to boys who are into [[puberty]] or older. They are often labelled with the terms little boy lovers and teen boy lovers. These terms more properly describe the qualities the boylover enjoys most and the age ranges he prefers; though most boylovers have an age of attraction falling somewhere between the lower bound of little boy lover and upper bound of teen boy lover. The term "boylover", however, is all-encompassing.
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	The exact definition--both in denotation and connotation--of the word "boylover" has been a topic of intense debate almost since the word itself came into common usage. Being as the word originally rose to popularity as a reaction against an increasing misuse and bastardization of the word "pedophile," the recent history of the word has been accompanied by many discussions, debates and arguments about various shades of meaning attributed to it and its many proposed replacements.		The exact definition--both in denotation and connotation--of the word "boylover" has been a topic of intense debate almost since the word itself came into common usage. Being as the word originally rose to popularity as a reaction against an increasing misuse and bastardization of the word "pedophile," the recent history of the word has been accompanied by many discussions, debates and arguments about various shades of meaning attributed to it and its many proposed replacements.

	This ongoing debate has spawned many neologisms and new expressions as various individuals attempt to come to terms with their own status as a boylover and find a label with which they feel comfortable. In many cases, these labels are classificatory, which is to say, they are not intended to change the connotation but merely further divide the group of boylovers into identifiable subcategories (the terms [[little boy lover]] and [[teen boy lover]] are examples of this type of sub-labelling).		This ongoing debate has spawned many neologisms and new expressions as various individuals attempt to come to terms with their own status as a boylover and find a label with which they feel comfortable. In many cases, these labels are classificatory, which is to say, they are not intended to change the connotation but merely further divide the group of boylovers into identifiable subcategories (the terms '''little boy lover''' and '''teen boy lover''' are examples of this type of sub-labelling).

	In other cases, the new labels are connotative, that is to say, attempts to achieve entirely new connotations under the belief that the boylove movement as a whole is better served by utilizing a term over which they themselves control the connotations and not their opponents. Critics of this tendency point out that any new expression which begins to gain popularity will simply be co-opted yet again by the mass media and popular consciousness, resulting in a never-ending search for yet more new terms, and that boylovers are best served by stubbornly insisting on their definitions for the terms already in use.		In other cases, the new labels are connotative, that is to say, attempts to achieve entirely new connotations under the belief that the boylove movement as a whole is better served by utilizing a term over which they themselves control the connotations and not their opponents. Critics of this tendency point out that any new expression which begins to gain popularity will simply be co-opted yet again by the mass media and popular consciousness, resulting in a never-ending search for yet more new terms, and that boylovers are best served by stubbornly insisting on their definitions for the terms already in use.
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	* German: Boylover, Knabenliebhaber, Jungenliebhaber		* German: Boylover, Knabenliebhaber, Jungenliebhaber

			==See Also==

			*[[BLogo]] - Symbol of Boylove.

	[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: MAP]]		[[Category:Official Encyclopedia]][[Category:Terminology]][[Category:Terminology: MAP]]
	[[Category: Countries and Cultures]][[Category:Countries and Cultures: Subcultures]][[Category:Facts of life]]		[[Category: Countries and Cultures]][[Category:Countries and Cultures: Subcultures]][[Category:Facts of life]]