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[OP of "Understanding Consent"]

The legal and moral issue of a minor's ability to consent is the main problem preventing the acceptance of MAPs and pedosexuals in Western society. This post seeks to provide a solution to the question of consent.

Can a minor consent?
The short answer is yes, minors can consent to a sexual relationship. While they often do not understand the concept of relationships, all minors show non-verbal/emotional signs of consent, or the lack thereof; these signs become far more obvious during and after sexual interaction.

What is consent?
[I]In common speech, consent occurs when one person voluntarily agrees to the proposal or desires of another. The concept of consent has been operationalized in several major contexts, including in law, medicine and sexual relationships. Types of consent include implied consent, expressed consent, informed consent and unanimous consent.[/I]
Consent is, simply, an expression of acceptance which includes non-verbal forms such as implied consent.

How can consent be determined?
Consent is easily determined by observing emotional reactions during sexual interaction - struggling and other resistant actions show an implied lack of consent regardless of verbal consent (yes/no) given; conversely, acceptance and enjoyment indicate the consent of a minor.

Is it morally wrong to misinterpret consent?
No, provided that the appropriate apology and compensation is given. Always remember that accidents are unavoidable and aren't always your fault. And as it is typically not possible for our desires to be otherwise satisfied, our actions are very much justified.

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