I know the subject is a bit done but on the pedo/age gap material: I’m a childcare provider and I have taken care of over 500 children from 2yo to 11yo in two years. I also consume shotacon. Children in shota and irl children are completely different and I can’t possibly compare them. I just can’t. When I look at my kiddos I see human beings I must protect, when I look at shota characters I see fake characters with whom I don’t care what happens. In other words even consuming smth so (+)

shipping-isnt-morality:

(+) vile I can separate real life from fictional content. I’m not saying everyone can definitely do that, but that antis should stop with their ignorant argument that the media you consume is inherently connected to your irl tastes or interests. I will draw shota eroguro to my heart’s content, but I will also do anything in my power and then some to protect the children in my care and make sure they are safe, happy an healthy. Because they are, you know, real. 

I am cleaning out my inbox and realizing that THIS is the ask that started my train of thought about my very similar experience

seriously, I know exactly how this feels. The way I felt for my students, or feel for my little cousins or my godson, just cannot be compared to how I feel about fictional children. it’s not a small or insignificant difference. 

FUCKIN THIS.