And now to add my perspective on this.

When I was 12 I remember sitting with a friend of mine - a pastor's daughter btw, if that matters to anyone - and her going onto an online chat. First question anyone asked was ASL? My friends answer was "18,F,Ontario". My social phobia hit hard enough then that talking to people online was scary because they'd think I was dumb or silly, or know I was lying, or a thousand things that could cause them to judge me, so I backed out. But the fact is, this was common practice.

I don't think my friend was doing it for sex, she was probably doing it to be 'cool' and learn what it was like to be older. That and the rush you get when you get hit on.

And they met playing WoW... I don't actually think they were playing WoW with the intention of hooking up, but I could be wrong.

Also, I'm sure she's been well-versed on internet pedo's, and would have turned away as soon as she saw he was 33, pulling up in his car if she hadn't known before hand.

It is possible this girl did know who this guy was, possibly admitting it to him later that she's not as old as she first said. It's also possible that he made her feel loved. Maybe he actually thinks they're in love! And maybe he said he'd still loved her despite her age. Manipulation like this is something I'm familiar with, and trust me, it makes sense at the time especially if the other person thinks what they're doing is right.

Does that mean it is right? Hell no! I think this guy needs some serious counseling, and this girl is going to be haunted by this for the rest of her life. Hell, I think her best friend and parents are also going to be haunted by this! But do I blame her parents; not really- I don't see much they could have done if it's a situation I think it is. However I think they're going to have a lot to deal with during this next section of her life, and I hope they handle it well.

Do I blame him, yes. He should have known better. I hate to say it this way, but if they're really in love, wait till she's older and it's legal. Besides that, he's sick, and I would tell him that, but not as a way to just leave him in the dirt.

Do I blame her, kinda. I have to, because of my own past. I know the stuff I've been through I should have seen coming, and I could have headed off. But despite that, not really. Do I think she's a bit of an idiot? Only as dumb as I have been in the past. But I don't really blame her for what has happened to her, just a little sad that she didn't realize soon enough.

Her best friend, however, deserves a medal. It takes a lot of courage to do what she did, and I think she will always have doubt that she did the wrong thing. I know in that position I would seriously be hurting, because she essentially betrayed her best friend. For her own good, yes, but when your 12 the betrayals all that matters. This girl is amazing.

And that's just my take on it.