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Attilatheblond

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4. Part of the 'recruitment' was likely screening for girls whose parents weren't the most attentive

Reply to ScoutHikerDad (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 28, 2025, 12:57 PM

2 hrs ago

And adolescents often want to feel independent but lack the experience to help them make good decisions. Seems the recruiters knew what to look for besides just physical beauty.

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