Perez Hilton says theirs a video of Tom Daley w/ a minor

[nikola 4,342]

First of all, we are attacking a person based on Perez Hilton news... That man will do anything for 1 minute of attention... 

[lodylody 1,748]

14 hours ago, urgirl said:

 

this is the wrong opinion. a minor in a sexual relationship with a much older person can **** u up for life

In the UK we consider it fine, and it is legal.

Law and morality are intertwined. It's an awkward thing (e.g. gay marriage previously being illegal). Laws shape and influence people's opinions on morality.

I'm not sure what I want to say really, but I think my point is not to judge someone for believing what a really developed country's laws mandate are respectable. Criticise the law and the country, but not necessarily the people's whose opinions are so shaped by law  

[Traumatica 598]

1 hour ago, KyaneWest said:

You do whatever you want, but a 16 year old is a kid, a 25 year old is an adult, to me it is disgusting, to you because you're 16 you want it to be allowed, congrats it's allowed. But to me that's insane, I can't even imagine a 40 year old dating and having sexual rship with a 16 year old, it is pedophilia 

It isn’t. I won’t get tired of repeating the same basic truths: as long as it’s legal, it ain’t punishable. You may find it gross or offensive or vulgar or whatever other word you use but the law doesn’t find it an offence, neither would the judges, or anyone who operates in the sphere of law. As long as there’re two consenting adults (from the point of law) it’s alright. And, FYI, as an almost life-time Lana stan, if it weren’t for my previous sugar daddy, whom I started dating as soon I turned legal, (what a shame he died at the age of 79 ) I’d not have the coin to pursue my dreams 

 

 

Spoiler

ok that daddy part was a joke if you need that explained to you 

 

[Smithy 2,372]

Thought the title said Paris Hilton to begin with and I wondered why she was sticking her nose in/even cared 

[StuckInMyMind 5,930]

Right hold the f*** up, my husband is 6 years younger than me... so are you saying that my relationship is f***ed up because of our age gap?

[Jose P 23,341]

32 minutes ago, Ally Maine said:

Right hold the f*** up, my husband is 6 years younger than me... so are you saying that my relationship is f***ed up because of our age gap?

I think the issue is with the ages, not the gap. The kid is 16. I saw your birthdate and you’re 27. Meaning your husband is 21 then, right? I mean it’s a much different case, 21 and 27, from 16 and 25. Just in my opinion.

[StuckInMyMind 5,930]

1 minute ago, Jose P said:

I think the issue is with the ages, not the gap. The kid is 16. I saw your birthdate and you’re 27. Meaning your husband is 21 then, right? I mean it’s a much different case, 21 and 27, from 16 and 25. Just in my opinion.

I know a couple who are 18 years apart in age and they’ve been happily married for years and have 3 adult children together, so I just don’t understand why it’s such an issue, maybe the 16 year old wants to date older guys because he’s more mature than guys his age..??

[Jose P 23,341]

3 minutes ago, Ally Maine said:

I know a couple who are 18 years apart in age and they’ve been happily married for years and have 3 adult children together, so I just don’t understand why it’s such an issue, maybe the 16 year old wants to date older guys because he’s more mature than guys his age..??

Idk i think it’s all perspective. I myself really think it’s pretty weird, considering the fact the kid is still a high schooler. I know damn well I wouldn’t be ok if my sister at 16 years old started dating a 25-year old man. It actually seems different once you trade the genders. A 16-year old’s emotional maturity is far different than a 25 year old’s, their positions in life, their experiences. Like I said, it’s about the age itself, not how big the gap is.

[Cody James 1,519]

I think it is important to note WHEN the video was filmed. Tom has looked the same age for years. Perks of having a baby face. Not defending anyone, because I feel the source of this is unreliable and hasn’t done research. It’s a shame that this source likes to being down those that help build up our community. 

[FunkYou 352]

I totally disagree with everybody saying a 16 year old is DEFINITELY taken advantage of when in a relationship with let's say, a 25 year old. Sure, it happens, but the opposite happens too. When I was 16 I had a relationship with a 37 year old. I knew damn right what I was doing, and I was the one completely in charge of what was happening. In the end, I broke his heart, unfortunately. Now today, I'm 25 in a few days, just got my heart inhumanely wrecked to pieces by a 17 year old. Never did I take advantage of him. In fact, looking back, everybody says he took advantage of me and love blinded me. And I'm baffled some people would call that pedophilia. it's not like you suddenly transform like a Sim when you turn 18. Every situation is different, we all go through life differently. And my previous ex was 16 when I was 23 and he was extremely intelligent and interesting. He lacked some emotional intelligence yes, but we all have our flaws and we all have things to learn. I've learned a lot from him and he's learned a lot from me. We're friends today and it's all good.

I also look much younger than my age, and I don't live a "regular" life. On some levels today I relate more to people younger than me, whereas when I was 16 I related more to people older than me.It's all a journey.

[Borislshere 53,080]

This is so weird being an American I guess. Seeing grown ass adults openly admit to being in full on relationships with 16 year olds just baffles me. 
I’ve seen so much on here and twitter and wasn’t aware that this was an actual thing. I think the fetishization of youth needs to be discussed. Especially in the gay community. 
 

[AsleepOnTheCeiling 6,397]

I honestly don't know how I feel in regards to the ages and the age gap. I think everyone progresses differently. From what I've seen Tyler seems kind of childish. But that's not even what I'm concerned about.

I'm more concerned about the fact that they both swim competitively and Tom has a influence in that sphere. Who knows if Tom is just somebody Tyler wants to brag about or if Tyler looks up to him. We also don't know if Tom mentioned something about helping Tyler with connections or if Tyler thought this would put him on the map for recruiters. It could be played either way, but the fact that Tom has that status is what bothers me.

It also seems like Tyler has made his social media private, so I'm guessing he's being harassed about the situation. I don't get why Perez had to name him, even if he's out of the closet.

[codymonster 8,595]

I don’t care what people think, an ADULT dating a CHILD is NEVER okay. **** the laws, this is about morality and child development. That is NOT healthy for a child.

[ARTPOPNick 3,486]

Probably the 16y old guy looked older for his age.. I know lots of people who seem way older than they are.. Btw Tom looks a bit younger too.. Maybe they didn't release the age gap..

They both agreed on it and it was just kidding jeezz..

[ADVENTURE 856]

2 hours ago, FunkYou said:

I totally disagree with everybody saying a 16 year old is DEFINITELY taken advantage of when in a relationship with let's say, a 25 year old. Sure, it happens, but the opposite happens too. When I was 16 I had a relationship with a 37 year old. I knew damn right what I was doing, and I was the one completely in charge of what was happening. In the end, I broke his heart, unfortunately. Now today, I'm 25 in a few days, just got my heart inhumanely wrecked to pieces by a 17 year old. Never did I take advantage of him. In fact, looking back, everybody says he took advantage of me and love blinded me. And I'm baffled some people would call that pedophilia. it's not like you suddenly transform like a Sim when you turn 18. Every situation is different, we all go through life differently. And my previous ex was 16 when I was 23 and he was extremely intelligent and interesting. He lacked some emotional intelligence yes, but we all have our flaws and we all have things to learn. I've learned a lot from him and he's learned a lot from me. We're friends today and it's all good.

I also look much younger than my age, and I don't live a "regular" life. On some levels today I relate more to people younger than me, whereas when I was 16 I related more to people older than me.It's all a journey.

I feel like I’m gonna regret saying this but... if you keep dating people that are 16 and you yourself were dating guys that were a lot older when you were that age then that’s kind of the point. You are interested in the same “inappropriate” relationships that you were in at that age. Almost kind of stunts your growth. 

i have the opposite problem. Older guys were interested in me from a very young age, like 13 (really freaks me out when I think about it now) and I like much older men now as a result.

There is a reason that legal ages exist. It’s not to be a buzz kill. But to protect people who might not be able to protect themselves.

not a judgement. Sorry if that comes off rude. I really don’t mean for it to