DrRawBlueGreen wrote: ↑Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:18 am You never know maybe he was a “saint”. I agree don’t judge to quick.

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I am not quick to judge but your thought that he may be a "saint" reads more like an indictment than a defence.

hanno wrote: ↑Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:45 am

RickyBobby wrote: ↑Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:40 am I agree innocent until proven guilty.

This situation does reveal a sad truth. Anyone of good intention and of pure motive would not see the dangers and the weirdness of associating with and posting pictures of boys like that. (wasn't there another recent case like this, and the guy had so many similar photo's)

Children love attention and naturally crave physical contact. When I was in Teacher training, we took a course called "Teachers and the Law" and we were advised how to protect ourselves from any suspicion or potential accusation. The problem with all of that avoidance of liability is that it doesn't serve the children's best interests, if the adult is sincere and to be trusted.

What a conundrum, and I know it well. While in my heart I want to help and do more while on the ground (and I have had several invitations to become involved and associated with org's) I steered clear if it all, for this very reason, and for fear of this kind of result. The risks are not worth it and while this guy may be guilty as hell, he was also a sitting duck, and was prime for taking down in this way, as he looked guilty just by looking at his photo's

Again, I feel sad that a man, any man cannot be of much use to children in Cambodia, unless he just wants to go about his affairs and give some $$'s to a responsible organization that does a good job. But again, it doesn't serve the best interest of the children, they do need good male role models, and the best of them; the smartest and wisest would never risk it.

I do agree with some of your sentiments but he does not help his case by the photos and comments he posted. Maybe he is just a naive and blue-eyed guy wanting to help, but Cambodia is no place for nativity I am afraid.

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Sat Feb 02, 2019 6:50 am Exactly the same reason I told the missus to stop sending to me or posting pictures of her in the shower room hosing down her nephews with the bum gun. The rascals also like swimming on the floor after being hosed down.

What may fly as innocent activities in Cambodia might be construed in a different light among foreigner eyes.