So my response will: 1) state I cannot fulfill the request due to violent/illegal nature, 2) explain the gravity (child sexual abuse material, incest, violation of consent), 3) note legal consequences, 4) emphasize support for victims, and 5) suggest positive alternatives like articles on online safety or combating exploitation. I'll end by asking if they want to pursue any of those legitimate directions.
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As the demand for survivor stories has grown, so has the danger of exploitation. Campaign managers walk a tightrope between empowerment and voyeurism. When does a story stop being advocacy and start being trauma porn?
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