Top 7 Reasons to Avoid Sexting Forums

Sexting forums are everywhere these days, claiming to connect strangers from around the world with sexy singles waiting to send them nudes. If they offered what they claim to, sexting forums would be a dream come true. Who wouldn’t want to spend their time chatting with sexy strangers from all around the world? No commitments, no lingering feelings—just sexting. Unfortunately, most sexting forums turn out to be a logistical nightmare. Here are the top seven reasons you should avoid them.

Why do you need to stop browsing sexting forums?

    1. Scams Are Widespread

    2. You’re Probably Talking to a Bot

    3. If You’re Not Talking to a Bot, You’re Talking to a Dude

    4. There Are Minors on Sexting Forums

    5. Avoiding Malware Is a Headache

    6. It Takes Forever to Find a Partner

    7. They’re Not As Private As You Might Think

1. Scams Are Widespread

Scams are ubiquitous, and since sexting forums tend to be somewhat unmoderated, scams run rampant on them. Sextortion—otherwise known as blackmail—is hard to avoid, and it can be devastating. According to the FBI, sextortion tends to happen in a couple of different ways. Either someone demands nudes from you, or, in a sexting forum, they threaten to tell your friends, family, or boss about your sexting conversation.

If they have your name, sometimes all they need to do to pull this scam off is find you on social media. If you want to walk away with your identity and credit intact, you have to be on your toes the whole time, which isn’t exactly conducive to having a wild, sexy time.

2. You’re Probably Talking to a Bot

Bots have gotten incredibly sophisticated over the past decade. They can carry on conversations naturally, especially if you’re not used to being on the lookout for a bot. Sexting a bot isn’t the same as sexting someone who’s as aroused as you are; it’s like the difference between eating a delicious meal and eating a picture of a delicious meal. Worse, some of these bots come from a criminal group according to Forbes, making them dangerous to interact with.

3. If You’re Not Talking to a Bot, You’re Talking to a Dude

Unfortunately, some people on the web are pretending to be hot women. Men often use a ploy called eWhoring, in which they use nudes that aren’t theirs to share to lure unsuspecting strangers into giving them money. It’s surprisingly common and difficult to detect when it happens to you.

4. There Are Minors on Sexting Forums

Sexting forums aren’t always the most regulated sites, which means that most users can click a box to confirm their age rather than having to submit their government-issued IDs. While some might argue that this makes for a more private experience, it also creates a breeding ground for sexual predators.

5. Avoiding Malware Is a Headache

When you join a sexting forum, you’re going to spend a lot of time wading through

spam. Pop-ups, banners, and all kinds of ads are everywhere. And that means you’ll have to be extra careful to avoid downloading something unintentionally.

6. It Takes Forever to Find a Partner

Unlike matchmaking sites, on sexting forums, you’re on your own when it comes to finding someone you want to sext with. If you have anything specific you’re looking for, whether that’s someone local, someone willing to send nudes, or just a person who shares your kink, it can take a lot of sorting to find them.

7. They’re Not As Private As You Might Think

Keeping your conversation private is difficult. For one, you might have to exchange phone numbers or Skype, Snapchat, or Kik usernames. You will have to be careful not to mention your name, an identifiable nickname, a location if you live in a small town, your job, your pets, or other things that people can use to track you down. If you send pictures, you’ll have to blur out your face, tattoos, piercings, and any distinctive moles or freckles. Staying anonymous takes a lot of work!

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