I am not sure if I am posting this in the correct section. I was browsing and randomly came across this petition change.org/p/backpage-com-shut-down-the-uk-s-adult-section-of-backpage-com ...
I am in London and backpage is my only means of advertising at the moment, I do make a fortune from it and love it, I am sure there are many other escorts here who feel the same way. I personally would be lost without it. So, I am asking those with time to report this petition, to do so. If we are strong in numbers, they might actually take it down. Just click on where it says policy violation and provide a reason. Mine was "First of all, escorting is legal in the UK, unlike in America. Escorts are protected by the police. I am an escort myself and the police have been very helpful. I use backpage all the time and it is my main means of advertising. What evidence does the poster have that this is actually happening in UK? Just because it happened in America, doesn't mean it happens here!! Please shut this down before I lose my clients and income"
Now, I'm not saying there is no modern day slavery or trafficking, but after having looked at the statistics, the difference between the UK and America is stark, to put it lightly. I used to randomly browse the USA backpage escort section before they shut it down and there were pictures of minors or women who just looked questionable in terms of age and or overall well-being. In some of the videos, you could see they were drugged, which was quite sad to see. Now the only shocking thing I've seen on UK Backpage is a profile using Kylie Jenner pics
... we've all seen the fake profiles, nothing more alarming, (I hope)... I might be wrong about this. But please flag the petition if you can and I would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thank you
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