I hear a lot about how computer technology is going to damage our society. In Holland, an activist group is using computer technology to catch the most dangerous participants of our society.
The group is called Tre Des Hommes. This activist group used a computer image of a fictional pre-teen girl. When the sting was over, over 1,000 suspects were rounded up. They used a warehouse in Amsterdam not only to catch the exploiters, but to expose yet another disturbing online trend called webcam child sex tourism. Males go into a chat room ( people who take part in this sure aren’t men!) and a child comes up. They’re told what age she is, as well as nationality and origin. A chat develops and the suspect tells the child what he wants to see. A deal is made. In one sting, a fee of only $20 to be wired to an account is agreed upon. Afterwards, the perpetrator is caught, and there’s the evidence on the computer.
Terre Des Hommes have worked ceaselessly to fight child abuse and exploitation. They’re putting a documentary up on You Tube addressing about such illegal and immoral sex shows. Thankfully, they’re not alone. Other organizations are using social media to combat this evil. So whether is child exploitation, hunger, bullying, fighting disease, or any other social ill, it’s inspiring to see people using the Internet to make the world a better place. So whenever you hear of people using computers for evil, like these perpetrators are doing, think of those who are using technology for good. What are you using computer technology for?