It matters, if for no other reason, because if society is the primary factor behind any harm that might be caused, then the outlawing of man/boy sexual relationships is a great injustice with no moral justification. If that is the case, then we should all support the repeal of legislation that is harming our children and destroying the lives of minor attracted adults.

I don't believe it's the primary factor behind ANY harm. I think it's a contributing factor of varying degrees. If it were a SIGNIFICANT factor (and it might or might not be, it's hard to judge) then changing social taboos would be the ultimate solution. But until that happens, we need to stop putting boys thru the social stigma.

So, does this mean that you are disqualifying your own views because you are a boylover? or is it only the views of the boylovers who disagree with you that must be discarded as being too subjective?

I'm not disqualifying anyone's view. I'm merely pointing out that the views of someone who has something to gain obviously is more suspect than the views of someone who doesn't. If you were buying a car from someone, would you be more apt to believe him if he said the car was in perfect condition, or would you believe him if he told you about some of its faults?

You don't have to wonder, you can just ask. As for myself...more than two.

Unless your sample is in the hundreds or thousands, it's still too small, as is mine.

But again I point out that those saying it doesn't hurt them all that often aren't in a position to be unbiased.

Neither are you.

Those that claim sex doesn't harm a boy want to have sex with them. Frankly, so do I. What do I have to gain by focusing on the harm? Where is my bias?

Are paraplegics not devastated emotionally? Is there no a social stigma attached to being handicapped

Yes, but bike riders aren't devastated emotionally or socially stigmatized simply by riding the bike. Sorry, but I still think the comparison is silly.

Despite the fact that you claim it to be obvious, you have not one single shred of evidence. What makes it so obvious then?

It's obvious to most people.

Dakota