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3825-87867

(1,758 posts)
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 09:30 PM Wednesday

There may be somethings missing from the release of the photos of Epstein's Buildings.

Last edited Wed Dec 3, 2025, 11:52 PM - Edit history (2)

This may be unsettling or upsetting to some out there who may not understand the full scope of porn on the internet. It exists. Simple fact. But there are all kinds of internet porn from tame Playboy gals to BDSM to, well, just about any perversion one can imagine. And it’s not all just on the “Dark Web” either!

That there are photos of people in positions many might find astonishingly offensive, one thing overlooked is “what’s in the background” of those photos? How many times have you been shown and seen someone in a photo but can’t even recall, just a little while later, what was in the background? Standard fare could run from scenic to erotic on those internet photos and to be honest, probably 99.99% of those viewing such images don’t and won’t notice the background. Which brings me to my comment.

If erotic, obscene, BDSM photos or worse (yes, there are worse photos than those few items) of, let’s say women, girls, young girls, men (some may even be identifiable, perhaps, Bubba?) or even children appear on porn sites on the net, one might wonder if any of the backgrounds could match up with photos from any of the Buildings, Rooms or Areas of Epstein’s Island?

Imagine a photo of a sexual (or worse) encounter being discovered that clearly was taken somewhere on one of his Island places. Further, imagine an identifiable person (not a subject victim) in the photo! Of course, finding such a photo or photos might prove daunting but I’m sure Pam and the DOJ would spare no expense filling all needed “seats” at computers with all of Musk’s computer help to scavenge the net for such images if only to try to prove none may exist. Of course, I wouldn't even consider any of today's media doing the "leg" work to try to find anything like those!

On the other hand, should any questionable photo or photos appear of possibly underage girlsminors or other victims maybe even being molested (by known person or persons) or even just posing in what may be described as definitely a room somewhere on Epstein’s Island, I would venture a guess that Pam would be more than happy to call for major investigations and release the photo to the press (faded image of the subject, of course!). And if that might happen to show someone who could be identified – someone who may be on the “list”, well, I think that might make for a “very interesting" development as old Laugh-in’s Arte Johnson might say. Some politicians may even call for release of those pictures or files. And of course, some may certainly want to hide them…for security reasons, no doubt!

Realistically, I’m sure ANY such existing photo would never really see the light of day under any Republican Administration or investigation…unless some intrepid amateur internet sleuths with capabilities of “Web Exploration” happened upon some (any takers out there?). Of course, the AI Nuts will provide comic relief for us until then.

But, what if…

Democracy just might be interested in knowing.
(Edited to correct to Pam instead of Kristi - oops)

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There may be somethings missing from the release of the photos of Epstein's Buildings. (Original Post) 3825-87867 Wednesday OP
You mention Kristi multiple times - she would not be involved in this Wiz Imp Wednesday #1
thanx Wiz Imp 3825-87867 Wednesday #5
I suspect because I'm aphantasic, WheelWalker Wednesday #2
I also am not sure of the primary point of the OP. I now have a term to use for my inability to see. erronis Wednesday #3
If you are looking for ways to identify backgrounds, bellingcat is a great resource. erronis Wednesday #4
I was interested canetoad Thursday #6
Missing, DERSH's underwear? UTUSN Thursday #7
There is way, way too much porn on the internet, esp. when you also consider how many AZJonnie Thursday #8

Wiz Imp

(8,456 posts)
1. You mention Kristi multiple times - she would not be involved in this
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 09:50 PM
Wednesday

It's Pam Bondi who is in charge of the DOJ.

Also, the Epstein Files Transparency Act explicitly calls for withholding or redacting any photos or videos which could identify any victims.

The Attorney General may withhold or redact the segregable portions of records that—
    (A) Contain personally identifiable information of victims or victims’ personal and medical files and similar files the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy;
    (B) Depicts or contains child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) as defined under 18 U.S.C. 2256 and prohibited under 18 U.S.C. 2252-2252A;
  (D) Depicts or contains images of death, physical abuse, or injury of any person

3825-87867

(1,758 posts)
5. thanx Wiz Imp
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 11:49 PM
Wednesday

You're right, of course. Not thinking tonight, Been up 26 hours. WIll correct tomorrow.

And other guys...
point is if there are porn photos on the net that have people in ffront and Epstein Backgrounds, then we know those people were there.They could have been posted any time in the distant past.

WheelWalker

(9,372 posts)
2. I suspect because I'm aphantasic,
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 09:51 PM
Wednesday

I can't get myself to follow what you are saying here but it sounds like it should be pretty interesting. Aphantasia can be either a blessing or a curse or irrelevant depending on the context.

erronis

(22,262 posts)
3. I also am not sure of the primary point of the OP. I now have a term to use for my inability to see.
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 10:03 PM
Wednesday

erronis

(22,262 posts)
4. If you are looking for ways to identify backgrounds, bellingcat is a great resource.
Wed Dec 3, 2025, 10:05 PM
Wednesday

This type of scenario seems to fit in their other investigations.

canetoad

(19,946 posts)
6. I was interested
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 12:31 AM
Thursday

In what appeared to be a monitor for several cameras. Security? Spying?

I checked out the small details in the pictures - furniture, wall art, anything with writing. Couldn't find much of interest.

I don't know the circumstances of the photographs. I'm assuming these were taken after Epsteins death by FBI or someone.

AZJonnie

(2,489 posts)
8. There is way, way too much porn on the internet, esp. when you also consider how many
Thu Dec 4, 2025, 12:32 AM
Thursday

large homes/estates the guy had, in multiple places. Which means a human would have to memorize a LOT of possible backdrops. Plus there's the timing factor. You'd have a photo taken at some random point in time, and the supposed video taken at potentially another. In many rooms stuff may have happened in, the decor could have changed, etc, which could make recognition difficult.

All of this is a long way of saying there's virtually 0 chance anyone stumbles on a pron vid taken at an Epstein dwelling AND recognizes the backdrop as 'Epstein's Place'.

AI, however, could run a check like this. Though it would take a LONG time to chug through all the content there is and the resource use would be really high.

Without some victim claiming they knew they were filmed having sex and where and when it was, and that elements of the backdrop would not have changed in the interim (such as it happened on a patio with a backdrop of other buildings or a golf course or similar), what you are talking about is a needle in a haystack.

I'd also add that prior to 2006 (Epstein's known days of debauchery) before the advent of very cheap video gear, a lot fewer people were video'ing ... anything, esp. not in high-resolution quality. You won't find videos on pronhub that are done in 4:3 aspect and 480i for example.

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