Gore Videos and Camaraderie Among Young Men

case study #3, 2009-2021

Abaris, 24, recounts his first unsupervised internet access at age 9-10 using an iPod Touch, including early exposure to pornographic and graphic content online. He reflects on the impact of unrestricted internet access on his generation, noting both positive aspects like bonding with friends and negative ones such as exposure to disturbing content.

The…