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Unlike a clinical study or a moderated support group, there were no mental health professionals or legal experts to frame the discussion. Cultural Aftermath

The "Ask a Rapist" thread was a Reddit discussion that allowed users to ask questions to individuals who had committed rape or identified themselves as rapists. The thread was created with the intention of providing a space for people to understand the mindset and behaviors of rapists. Ask A Rapist Thread Reddit

Use of cultural narratives about men's high libidos or women "playing hard to get". Unlike a clinical study or a moderated support

Some key takeaways from this incident include: Use of cultural narratives about men's high libidos

If you are a survivor of sexual assault,

The most famous (or infamous) incident occurred in September 2012 on r/IAmA (Ask Me Anything). A user posting as "askrapist" (a handle since permanently banned) claimed to be a 25-year-old man who had raped multiple women, including a family member. He stated he had never been caught and sought to answer questions "honestly, without judgment."

Blaming victims for drinking, flirting, or not resisting "enough". Direct disparagement or indignation directed toward women. Biological Essentialism