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Old 05-22-2014, 08:30 AM
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Exclamation About Dangerous websites

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Originally Posted by redwitch View Post
I don't know if I'd characterize it as sleazy and not convinced it is truly dangerous but it is one of the ugliest sites I've ever had the misfortune to visit and most definitely is extremely hurtful. I found it sad that these people had nothing better to do than try to hurt each other and others. What a pathetic group of little people.
The title of the broadcast segment was "Dangerous and Sleazy" websites. Topix was an example of sleazy, not dangerous.

Named as very dangerous was "meeting people on Craigslist." Meeting strangers online is hazardous at best, and apparently there is already an extensive history of people being murdered after meeting with people who they first contacted on Craigslist.

Interestingly, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (Tampa) has established a "safe zone" on the parking lots of each of their district offices where people who have agreed upon the sale and purchase of items may meet (under the observation of a deputy) to complete their transactions.