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So there’s an office somewhere with computers full of illegal child porn that people are staring at and comparing your photos to?

There’s some irony in that.

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Yes. That is called NCMEC in the US and it is a core aspect of how this whole process works.

If you don’t understand the details of this, I’ll recommend this podcast episode which sums it up and discusses the implications https://atp.fm/443

I am aware of the details. The episode of Brass Eye comes into context here, the relevant clip being as follows, showing exactly the issues of competence.

https://youtu.be/_U-7L1tmBAo

I’m sorry, what is your point? I legitimately don’t understand what you mean.

I don’t have much of an opinion here except that it is silly to write “I am aware of the details” when someone gives you a helpful explanation and you are obviously not aware of the details, as you had just asked a question betraying.

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