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[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It has a schtick, it's whole thing is normalize grooming and abuse. The idea that men with power can have what they need.

I mean it's not universally banned, it's just plain harmful literature, just like anything conservatives say or tweet.

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

huh. like i said, never read it. all the other banned books I'v read have just been some manner of "hey bro, ever thought you deserved fair days pay for fair days work just like everyone else? ever thought about whose telling you to hate your neighbor?"

didnt know if lolita had some "secret" meaning behind it too