Exactly. On paper, the idea that indulging in child sexual fantasy (lolicon, dolls, etc.) SOUNDS dangerous, like it could lead to a “normalization” of IRL CSA. A “gateway drug” type thing.
But in reality, statistics prove that this isn’t the case. People have been arguing for decades that pornography = an increase in sexual violence against women. But statistics indicate that the more available porn becomes, the LESS women are sexually assaulted.
The same is true for “simulated” CSA and CSAM (sex dolls and cartoon pornography). The more available these things become, the less actual sex crimes occur. Even those who view CSAM are less likely to commit a hands-on offense themselves. Obviously, CSAM’s creation requires the abuse of children to create, so it shouldn’t exist. But the fact that CSAM viewers typically don’t abuse children themselves speaks volumes. If even viewing CSAM doesn’t make a person commit CSA, how in the world does viewing lolicon do so?
Allow me to reiterate what I posted here: CSAM in Germany: "Hardly any time left to pursue real crimes" - #9 by Giacobbe