12/6/24: Whistleblower Exposes SUGAR DADDY Website As Trafficking Front
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Why did Brooke Urick join Seeking Arrangement?
Brooke joined the site at 21 after a friend told her about it, initially thinking it was a dating website where she could find a rich boyfriend.
How did Brooke Urick become disillusioned with Seeking Arrangement?
Brooke's disillusionment came as she realized the site was primarily used for buying and paying for sex, contrary to its marketing as a dating platform.
What role did Seeking Arrangement play in the Matt Gaetz scandal?
The scandal involving Matt Gaetz appears to have begun with the website Seeking Arrangement, where one of the underage individuals involved met Joel Greenberg through the site.
How does Seeking Arrangement avoid legal liability for user interactions?
Seeking Arrangement uses Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects websites from being held liable for content posted by third-party users.
What is FOSTA-SESTA and how does it relate to Seeking Arrangement?
FOSTA-SESTA is an amendment to Section 230 that holds websites accountable for facilitating, assisting, and supporting sex work or sex trafficking. It was a response to the shutdown of Backpage.
What are the common misconceptions about sex trafficking according to Brooke Urick?
Brooke explains that many people think sex trafficking only involves children and immigrants, but often, victims are willing participants who later realize they were coerced.
How does Seeking Arrangement market itself differently from explicit sex work sites like Backpage?
Seeking Arrangement markets itself as a dating website, avoiding explicit language about paying for sex, which makes it seem more acceptable and less like prostitution.
What is the 'Prince Charming' myth and how does it relate to Seeking Arrangement?
The 'Prince Charming' myth is the idea that someone, often a wealthy older man, will save a young woman from her circumstances. This myth is used to lure women into joining the site.
What are the potential dangers of social media according to Brooke Urick?
Brooke warns that social media perpetuates unrealistic and often false representations of reality, which can mislead young, vulnerable people into dangerous situations like those on Seeking Arrangement.
How does Brooke Urick view the term 'sex work'?
Brooke uses the term 'sex work' because it encompasses all sexual services for money, including porn and OnlyFans, but she warns that it can be a damaging and exploitative industry.
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