Sextortion
and revenge porn has increased throughout the years. The reasons for doing
revenge porn are endless no matter the person's gender and identity. Revenge
porn continues to harm the reputation, self-esteem, self-confidence, and
integrity. It leaves emotional despair which sometimes makes them feel
hopeless. In some cases, the emotional pain, sadness, and other circumstances
make them attempt suicide.
Revenge porn is a
form of cyberbullying, cyber sexual harassment, and emotional abuse. This
vengeance towards an ex-boyfriend or ex-husband often occurs online through
emails. Attachments of intimate videos and nude pictures are sent with a
message asking for money. However, there are more motives for doing
revenge porn. It is not always a financial motive.
Vengeance is
about making them feel ridiculed, guilty, and feel bad about ending a
relationship. It makes them feel it is their fault for breaking up or for
getting a divorce with them. Yet, when a relationship ends both individuals are
responsible for their actions and decisions. Revenge porn is a serious matter
that needs to terminate. It must not continue online for future
generations.
After a breakup
or a messy divorce, the ex must have a conversation about nude pictures,
intimate videos, and intimate voice recordings. Make sure everything is deleted
and there are no backup items. Sign a contract with your ex and seek
professional advice from a lawyer. Check your online settings, and social media
settings, and cover your webcam. Inspect your cell phone for malware and
unknown apps.
Keep electronics
in another room when you are undressing or taking a bath. Check your cell phone
settings and any suspicious activities on your cell phone. Notice if your Wi-Fi
turns on by itself, apps that use your Wi-Fi without your permission, and apps
that take over your cell phone device. When in doubt, ask your cell phone
provider about malware apps and check for malicious activities. If you are
being extorted because of revenge porn save all the evidence.
Report it to the
social media platforms. Also, report it to cybercrime and authorities. Get a
lawyer who specializes in revenge porn, sextortion, and extortion. In this way,
you can protect yourself from any further harm. Seek counseling for advice and
your mental health.
Vengeance towards
an ex usually happens because of jealousy, obsession, manipulation,
possessiveness, and disappointments. These are not the only reasons, but
vengeance porn makes them feel satisfaction when it is done to their ex.
Regardless of the reasons, revenge porn is not the solution to feeling
gratification about ending a relationship. Revenge porn can happen in a
friends-plus relationship as well as in situationships. Be careful with any
type of relationship.
Sextortion and
revenge porn has increased among preteens and teenagers. Have a conversation
with them about not sharing passwords, personal information, and other
information that can be used against them. Also, tell them about appropriate
and inappropriate pictures for their social media. Peer pressure, fitting in,
and teenage relationships are other topics that need to be discussed. Here are
website links about revenge porn and the Domestic Violence Hotline.
Revenge Porn Guide:
https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/revenge-porn-guide/
Domestic Violence Support-National Domestic Violence Hotline-The Hotline Organization:
Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
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