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I'm pretty sure there is a quite a difference between an actual human being abused and a victimless depiction of such act. Not unlike watching a violent movie. Such people obviously still need help and treatment, but to me it seems vastly better than the alternative.
It very much might be an either/or situation for many, even if it's not in all the cases.
Back at you. We're both speculating.
Previously you claimed it's enabling the behavior. Is it? Or is it merely a speculation?
Maras and Shapiro argue that VCSAM does not prevent the escalation of pedophilic behavior. Conversely, it can progress CSAM addiction. VCSAM can fuel the abuse of children by legitimizing and reinforcing one’s views of children. The material can also be used in the groom- ing of children, reducing the inhibitions of children, and normalizing and desensitiz- ing the sexual demands
I removed the parenthetical citations because I'm not good at markdown, but you can find them in the linked paper.
Appreciate your linking this