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Some [[Hebephilia|hebephiles]] (for example) rejected the term because teenagers are no longer "children." The term was seen as a divisive element within the communities, thus putting the term at odds with its goal of unification. It is also observed that the term "love" is in most cases inaccurate and is therefore likely to discredit the neologism. Inclusive socio-legal terms such as [[Minor Attracted Person|minor attracted person]] and Youthlover are now more popular than childlove. | Some [[Hebephilia|hebephiles]] (for example) rejected the term because teenagers are no longer "children." The term was seen as a divisive element within the communities, thus putting the term at odds with its goal of unification. It is also observed that the term "love" is in most cases inaccurate and is therefore likely to discredit the neologism. Inclusive socio-legal terms such as [[Minor Attracted Person|minor attracted person]] and Youthlover are now more popular than childlove, although the term persists as a more narrow identity for pedophiles. | ||
===Reactionary opposition=== | ===Reactionary opposition=== | ||
Revision as of 02:27, 6 August 2022
The term childlove or childlover (CL) was a popular community euphemism for pedophile in the 00s and was/is used in two senses:
- As a label for people attracted to both boys and girls, and
- As a generic term for someone who may be attracted to either boys or girls.
Some had advocated the use of the childlover label to bring the boylover and girllover communities together. They believed that the communities have much to gain by joining forces rather than arguing their separate causes each on their own. They also believed that there are many similarities in girllove and boylove relationships, especially the fact that both types of relationship involve an adult and a minor, often a child. Others objected to the childlove label, although to date, it has never become a common term of reference.
Opposition
Some hebephiles (for example) rejected the term because teenagers are no longer "children." The term was seen as a divisive element within the communities, thus putting the term at odds with its goal of unification. It is also observed that the term "love" is in most cases inaccurate and is therefore likely to discredit the neologism. Inclusive socio-legal terms such as minor attracted person and Youthlover are now more popular than childlove, although the term persists as a more narrow identity for pedophiles.
Reactionary opposition
A small number of people rejected the term because they believe that boylovers and girllovers have conflicting political interests. Some claim the types of relationships with children differ; that while boylovers are interested in mentorship and friendship, girllovers are more oriented toward romance.
Gallery
Various symbolism has been tied to CL identity. These included an "AmaroSymbol", proposed by AP, and later submitted to Newgon's "Flag proposal 2009".
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CLogo - commonly used in the 00s, still used by some online and Dutch activists. -
'Childlover' in other languages
- Quenya: hínandil
- Sindarin: chínandil
Links
- MAP Wiki - Some alternative symbols and designs.
- Mirror (UK) scare story
- CLogo Archive (Steve Diamond) - various adopted and unadopted symbolism.
- CLogo Archive (official) - This was the CLogo project home, maintained by the original group of activists.
- Childlove Movement (Wikipedia Archive) and Childlover - The term was once popular enough to merit Wikipedia articles.
See also
- Minor Attracted Person
- Minor attracted neologisms - such as pedosexual.