Frequently Asked Questions: partially submitted by readers


Last updated: January 2008

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Information about Perverted-Justice.com
You're probably wanting more information on what we do, if that's the case this is your best place to start. Everything from our history to our current status is covered here.

All about our catching predators
So why do we do it and how do we do it? All the questions you may have regarding our tactics are answered in this category.

Our work with law enforcement
Wait, aren't we evil vigilantes?!?! Yes, we work daily with law enforcement, this category covers the extent to which we work with law enforcement and some of the details surrounding that.

The forum community and volunteer center
We're not an old-school organization. We eschew newsletters, big shiny office buildings and mailing lists. We have built an intricate and complex internet forum volunteer center where we organize those who wish to help. You can understand more about the forum system we use by reading this category.

Site security and integrity
You can't get convictions or do good work without security and integrity. This category details the lengths to go to in order to ensure our work holds up in any courtroom scenario and why you should trust us.

The media aspect
We're as known for working with the media as we are for working with law enforcement. We walk both lines often at the same time. But why bother? Why work with the media to achieve... anything? Our reasoning is just a click away.

Answering criticisms and qualms
Entrapment! Harassment! Aggressiveness! Secret pedophiles! Roleplaying! Thought crime! Vigilantes! Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah. All answered here and some answers even have sarcasm. Imagine that.

How you can help here
After all these other categories, you still want to help and potentially end up getting tons of pedophiles and predators arrested? Well, you don't say! We explain a bit of the process of helping here.

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Information about Perverted-Justice.com

What is the goal of Perverted-Justice.com?
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What is the current legal status Perverted-Justice.com?
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What inspired you guys to do this?
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What other work does PeeJ do?
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Is all this legal?
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Are you affiliated in any way with any well known child advocacy orgs?
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So what... nobody likes you guys?
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This organization is totally right wing, right?!?! I mean left wing!!! It has wings!
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What is the deal with the forums?
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What do all of your names mean?
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Are all the members here survivors of abuse?
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Our efforts with law enforcement

What is your policy on working with law enforcement?
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Are contributors required to testify?
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How can this stuff be used in a court of law?
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How many Information First areas are there?
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I read an article where a cop bashed you guys, why was that?
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Just HOW cooperative is PeeJ with police?
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Okay, I've read all this... but just what do you guys bring to the table for law enforcement? I don't see why they don't just do all this themselves!
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The forum community and volunteer center

And what exactly is the Virtual Office?
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So yeah, you probably have to be some uber-person to volunteer, right?
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Right, right... well whatever, what I really want to do is become a chat contributor!
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All about catching predators

How many predators per day do you find?
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Do you contact the men or do they contact you?
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What's with the phone calls I see posted on the site?
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Have you ever set up an actual meeting and followed through?
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How many times have you had a guy arrested for a second time?
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Site security and integrity

Can you bust so and so because they're a real perv?
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Do you worry about people finding out where you live and doing something brash?
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How do you sleep at night?!?!
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If you can add comments after the text, what is to stop you from changing the text to make it look worse?
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Isn't it possible that someone will use this site to "set someone up" to appear to be a predator and thus ruin their life?
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Answering criticisms and qualms

What's with the side comments in the logs on the site? Are those required?
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How is this a crime? There was no actual minor!
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Aren't you just driving potential pedophiles further underground, making it more difficuilt for them to be caught?
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How much help do you think this site is in deterring REAL predators?
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I've watched those shows on Nightline, err... Dateline ABC! You guys just catch stupid people! You'd have to be stupid to solicit a child! They're not the REAL predators who are all MIT geniuses!
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Aren't you worried about harming the family and friends involved with the predators?
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Does this site support violence or harassment against the people you post?
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Girls ages 12 and younger are married to older men in other countries, so what gives you the right to say its wrong just because America says it is?
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If you are trying to protect kids from things like this, why do you post the busts on the front page for anyone to click on and see, regardless of age?
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Is it entrapment?
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Is it true that contributors send out pics of child porn when they are doing a bust? That's where they get their pictures!
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Isn't it better for these guys to be talking to little girls online, rather than trying to really get with them in person?
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Some of these busts aren't as disgusting and horrific as others. Why post the less disturbing ones?
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What if someone really is just roleplaying with a person whom they don't believe is a kid?
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What's the deal, do you get off on pretending to be a little girl?
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Who are you to judge?
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Why are there no female convictions on this site?
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What about critics of the website?
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In regards to Media

Why do you guys even do media to begin with?
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What kinds of media stories does PeeJ do?
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I'm with a news publication, show, etc., who should I contact for the best information about this site?
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I read in a news article where the article said that PeeJ is EVIL! EVIL VIGILANTES! And other bad stuff! Why did they say that?
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Why partner with Dateline or any media at all? You glory hounds are just in it for the limelight, money and 'hos!
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Bah, it's all for ratings!
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How you can help

How can I help?
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Where do I post the bust I just made at?
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What are the guidelines used when selecting contributors?
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Where can I report child pornography?
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I'm in college and was wondering if you accepted interns?
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Do you guys accept donations?
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I just found your site and think what you're doing is great, how do I let your contributers know their work appreciated?
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This is a really long FAQ!
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