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**GeneralObvious** · 02-14-25 09:41

Look, Nevada makes a nice chunk of tax revenue off of those rural brothels. Why not the big cities? Of course, everybody with a moral compass does not want to see trafficking, underage, or any other forced prostitution. If this is someone's choice, they should do it without fear of repercussions. If the gals are paying taxes, building a business, they can get loans for homes and such. So, why the hell not?

Originally Posted by HappyGardener [View Original Post]

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/co...an-trafficking

CHICAGO - Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum todayprostitution and human trafficking.

Former Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery attended the event and asked Dart about the time Backpage, a website once known for hosting adult ads, filed a lawsuit against him, which concluded when the Department of Justice seized and shut down the site.

What we know:
Sheriff Dart explained that after Backpage was shut down, other websites emerged, continuing to aid traffickers.

Now, his office uses bots to monitor these sites.

Dart detailed how the bots can post 20 to 100 ads in the time it takes a human to post one. The bots then engage with users and, if discussions shift toward child trafficking or serious offenses, the information is automatically forwarded to a real detective.

**Fit312** · 02-14-25 09:09

Originally Posted by HappyGardener [View Original Post]

Dart detailed how the bots can post 20 to 100 ads in the time it takes a human to post one. The bots then engage with users and, if discussions shift toward child trafficking or serious offenses, the information is automatically forwarded to a real detective.

I'd love to sit in on the meetings that Dart has with the IT consulting firm that is soaking the government for this bullshit.

**HappyGardener** · 02-14-25 08:37

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/co...an-trafficking

CHICAGO - Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart addressed a growing concern at a forum today—prostitution and human trafficking.

Former Fox 32 political editor Mike Flannery attended the event and asked Dart about the time Backpage, a website once known for hosting adult ads, filed a lawsuit against him, which concluded when the Department of Justice seized and shut down the site.

What we know:
Sheriff Dart explained that after Backpage was shut down, other websites emerged, continuing to aid traffickers.

Now, his office uses bots to monitor these sites.

Dart detailed how the bots can post 20 to 100 ads in the time it takes a human to post one. The bots then engage with users and, if discussions shift toward child trafficking or serious offenses, the information is automatically forwarded to a real detective.

"And the bot is fantastic," Dart said. "So the message will go, ‘what are you looking for?’ and the bot will say this, and then it will keep leading them along."

What's next:
Dart also shared his opposition to Illinois potentially becoming the first state to decriminalize sex work, citing global studies showing that such measures do not effectively combat trafficking.

**GMoney05** · 02-01-25 11:31

Originally Posted by BringBackBp [View Original Post]

Apparently not only vouched for this girl but the "boyfriend" also. How he thought that crusty neckbeard was this girls boyfriend idk. He needs to explain himself asap. Because anyone could look at the pics and videos of that ad and see something was clearly off. And the crazy thing is the POS was bragging in the ad about how much to charge and the amount of clients getting booked. Yea bury him under the jail. But this is exactly why I've mainly stuck to spas / apartments the past year and a half. Sure not much variety outside Asian and Latina. But LC and theses other sites are just filled with rip off scammers, drug addicts, and underage girls. Some of these ads you can tell the girl is not over 16. Way too much BS

Really? You got the nerve to come at me but you complaining? Curious have you ever even had Natalie / Karlee / BeeBee?? Unless you're some old White Men she would give you an Attitude on sight.

**Desparado** · 01-16-25 12:40

Originally Posted by Jsmith9118 [View Original Post]

Wonder if there's any opportunity this mentioned line of business will be decrimilized.

https://www.wbez.org/politics/2025/0...alize-sex-work

If you read the article it discusses decriminalization for the provider but not the buyer. My understanding is that this is the "Scandanavian model" and it does not give buyers a get out of jail free card.

**Moejoo** · 01-16-25 10:14

Originally Posted by DWaits [View Original Post]

It's a news story and news outlets need stories. It won't happen. Bible thumpers won't want it and progressives who only know the word trafficked won't want it. The only reason weed was legalized is that the state was in a financial hole. Weed had been legalized in many other states already. No way Illinois is going to step out and on this. Oregon maybe.

If the state could find a way to tax it and get a record of everyone involved they would legalize it. Think like a state licensed brothel like the weed stores where they take your pic and record your I'd whenever you visit. Same rates for a 10 as a 2. That is a brave new world that I want no part of.

**DWaits** · 01-16-25 00:28

Originally Posted by Member202 [View Original Post]

Don't put the cart before the horse, it hasn't happened yet.

It's a news story and news outlets need stories. It won't happen. Bible thumpers won't want it and progressives who only know the word trafficked won't want it. The only reason weed was legalized is that the state was in a financial hole. Weed had been legalized in many other states already. No way Illinois is going to step out and on this. Oregon maybe.

**Member202** · 01-15-25 10:05

Don't put the cart before the horse, it hasn't happened yet.

Originally Posted by Starks [View Original Post]

I, have never, ever, in my life, been prouder of being an Illinoian than I am now.

**Starks** · 01-15-25 01:22

Originally Posted by Jsmith9118 [View Original Post]

Wonder if there's any opportunity this mentioned line of business will be decrimilized.

https://www.wbez.org/politics/2025/0...alize-sex-work

I, have never, ever, in my life, been prouder of being an Illinoian than I am now.

**Jsmith9118** · 01-14-25 11:08

Wonder if there's any opportunity this mentioned line of business will be decrimilized.

https://www.wbez.org/politics/2025/0...alize-sex-work

**Shorty58** · 12-25-24 19:17

Originally Posted by MrGetBizzy [View Original Post]

https://patch.com/illinois/aurora/am...on-authorities

Something just felt "off" to me the first time I saw her ad, while intrigued I decided to trust my gut and pass. I guess I did good this time.

Looks like a 16 year old missing from her group home in West Virginia since last March. Not posting the source link because of her real name but she's on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Kids Website.

**JoeColorado** · 12-18-24 16:46

Originally Posted by DWill [View Original Post]

Nobody here wants this to happen to any girl. Truth is Manny if us avoided this because we smelled it a mile away. Hopefully this be an alarm bell for others to trust their instincts in the future.

The signs were there. The videos that were posted in the ads felt very off. You could see a certain type of sadness in her eyes.

I think some people just got too excited by the idea of an 18 year old white girl they can creampie to see it.

Hopefully the scum bag rots in jail. I want my dirty ***** mongering to be consensual.

**BringBackBp** · 12-18-24 16:35

Originally Posted by DWill [View Original Post]

Nobody here wants this to happen to any girl. Truth is Manny if us avoided this because we smelled it a mile away. Hopefully this be an alarm bell for others to trust their instincts in the future.

Apparently not only vouched for this girl but the "boyfriend" also. How he thought that crusty neckbeard was this girls boyfriend idk. He needs to explain himself asap. Because anyone could look at the pics and videos of that ad and see something was clearly off. And the crazy thing is the POS was bragging in the ad about how much to charge and the amount of clients getting booked. Yea bury him under the jail. But this is exactly why I've mainly stuck to spas / apartments the past year and a half. Sure not much variety outside Asian and Latina. But LC and theses other sites are just filled with rip off scammers, drug addicts, and underage girls. Some of these ads you can tell the girl is not over 16. Way too much BS

**DWill** · 12-17-24 20:39

Originally Posted by Chicago41 [View Original Post]

Something was off about this to me too, glad I didn't go for it. Fuck traffickers, let him rot.

Nobody here wants this to happen to any girl. Truth is Manny if us avoided this because we smelled it a mile away. Hopefully this be an alarm bell for others to trust their instincts in the future.

**Chicago41** · 12-17-24 19:30

Originally Posted by MrGetBizzy [View Original Post]

https://patch.com/illinois/aurora/am...on-authorities

Something just felt "off" to me the first time I saw her ad, while intrigued I decided to trust my gut and pass. I guess I did good this time.

Something was off about this to me too, glad I didn't go for it. Fuck traffickers, let him rot.