So apparently “meet/find likeminded people” is a covert phrase people use to find others to trade and distribute CSAM/CSEM to, as in stuff that fails the DOST test. Undercover feds may use it as well.
This is kind of embarassing to admit, but I have used that phrase before, unbeknowst of its connotation. I feel torn about it, because I liked using it. For me it was a way to say “I’m looking for fellow accepting freaks with similar humour, values, etc.” I guess being more specific is more beneficial anyway.
So yea, be careful!
Peculiar, of all the dogwhistles I’ve seen I don’t think this was one of them.
Like you said it has a pretty broad/non-sexual connotation in general so even if you want to use this phrase I don’t think you’d be put on a list or smth.
Nah, It’s more meant as a warning when encountering such individuals. And it feels uncomfortable for me to keep using the phrase since discovering this.