• chosensilence@pawb.social
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    2 days ago

    …? paraphilias are usually sexual in nature, not love based. “pedophile” is the right word for the act of being sexually attracted to children.

    • h3rmit@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      12 hours ago

      Bibliophile means someone who loves/likes books. I’m guessing that’s their point. That “phile” has been corrupted by sexual connotations.