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i meant “a bf” (a boyfriend”. they think im a pedo and banned me bc i was like “16m4m looking for a bf for my friend (ages 15-17)” so they thought i was a pedo looking for kids
Ahhh ok. Please don't be upset when I say this, but it's a terrible idea to do that. Consider it a blessing that you were banned because you really shouldn't be doing that again. Even though you aren't a pedo, pedos are likely to find you and prey on you at that age, unfortunately. Even if you think you could never be a victim, you can, and it does happen.
And I say this as someone who started to get intently into online communities at 13. Skip the relationship part, even if you're trying to help your friend out. There are many gross scumbags out there. Believe it or not, at this age, both you and your friend are incredibly vulnerable. People can and will seek that out and take advantage of you.
I don't mean online dating is never a good idea, just that you should wait until your brain is more developed. Even if you think you or your friend are mature for your age, the human brain doesn't stop developing and maturing until around 25-ish.
I know it sucks and it's way easier said than done, but you guys need to seek out relationships in person at this age. Save online dating until you're a lot older. Sorry, bud.
Good luck out there and really try to not worry about what other people say. You live for you, not random online. You got this, fam.
thank you 🫂 i will listen and try to get my friend to date someone irl by joining a club or smth
No prob, homie. Clubs are a great way to meet and connect with people. :)