Ignore the Liars

Men, boys - especially the boys - read this email, which I found in my spam folder this afternoon.

It's important to read it thoroughly.

But first, read this:

Even if you've been poking around on naughty websites, and especially if you feel guilty about it, remember this: These creeps have nothing on you. They blast these messages out to every email address with a pulse and hope some poor vulnerable soul reads it, listens to the guilt already stirring within and gives in to their demands for money. That's all they want, is money. Don't give it to them. They can't do a thing to you; they have not been recording your actions. They just want to play the guilt and fear you feel for money.

If you feel bad about what you've done, that's fine. Guilt is your soul's way of prompting you to quit your behavior. Concentrate on changing your behavior rather than listening to that pathetic, greedy voice that got lucky in finding a guilty soul with their shitty email. Don't give them money; that's all they care about.

Don't believe me? Talk with someone you trust. If you're religious, talk to your religious adviser. Talk with your spouse, your parents, a trusted teacher or anyone else you know will tell you the truth. Get help from people who know you and love you and care about you. Don't listen to the empty threats of some Internet jerk who's only trolling around for money.

People have killed themselves out of guilt and fear after they got a message like this. If you're having such thoughts, call the Suicide and Crisis Hotline at 988 now. They're there 24 hours a day.

I'm a religious person and believe sincerely that the worth of souls is great in the eyes of God.

These creeps sending out these emails are honest in one way: They're not shy in saying they want money. That's what you're worth to them: Money. Don't listen to them. They're jerks and liars.

Listen to people who love you, even if it's hard to talk about.

Remember, they're liars. They're only interested in money. Those who are interested in you will help you get past these jerks and their empty threats.