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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto
Of COURSE we should feel sorry for her.
What kind of ridiculous question is that?
It's analogous to saying "Should we feel sorry for rape victims?" or "Should we feel sorry for those who have their houses robbed?"
If I walked up to you on the street and smashed you in the face, should people feel sorry for you? Yes, they should. Why? Because you did nothing wrong, whilst I abused you and broke the law.
Sheesh...
Mr Mephisto
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Your analogy is completely out of line with the circumstances described in the story.
1. She invited this guy to chat with her;
2. She allowed herself to be taken advantage of;
3. He took advantage
So, in the context of that, I would ask "Should we feel sorry for someone who was raped by a man she invited into her house?"
Absolutely.
But how about "Should we feel sorry for people who leave their houses standing wide open and get robbed?"
I don't think so.
She left the pc unprotected and the webcam powered on continuously. How can she be guaranteed any privacy under those circumstances? Would it be any different if someone stood outside her window and took pictures of her naked when she left the shades up?
Sorry, I can't find pity for people who invite stupidity and then can't understand why they are taken advantage of.