Net closes on Japan's online Lolitas
TOKYO - At first glance, it looks like an innocent posting on the Internet about a teen crush, with red hearts framing the letters. But the message makes clear what is being offered: "Anyone who can give me a lot of money, please e-mail me. I am 16 years old and cute and I charge 30,000 yen" (about US$260).
...the proposed new bill also seeks to punish operators of websites that do not check the age of people posting messages. Those posting personal information leading to a sexual encounter involving a minor would, under the bill, attract a fine of up to 1 million yen.
- - Asia Times Online/ 12 March
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Lolicon - Japanese shorthand for "Lolita Complex"; desires of older men towards young girls.