The Dolls
The dolls are very life-like, and creator Tagaki claims that he makes them with a variety of expressions, from happy to sad and crying, for the ‘needs’ of his buyers. They are sold wearing children’s pyjamas, as well as in lace, leather lingerie or naked. On the website Tagaki poses the dolls in a variety of disgusting positions, often with child props like teddies or school backpacks. Also available through Tagaki’s website is a range of artificial child pornography, made using the rubber dolls.
Frankly, the entire concept is disturbing.
Until the evidence proves otherwise, the safer bet is clearly to ban these creepy dolls from being imported into Australia. While it may be technically true that the website breaks no laws as the dolls are not real humans, it’s not about the dolls themselves but rather what they might encourage in paedophiles. Child pornography, whether it contains real children or fake ones, is an inappropriate form of media in this country, and the fact is that these dolls encourage sexual acts against child-like figures.
The Petition
The individuals who have given their names to Evans’ petition are in full agreement, with many having clear views on just how abhorrent and disgusting the dolls are, and how they absolutely do not protect children from this kind of abuse.
One woman said that having access to the dolls “panders to the behaviour; normalises it, excuses it. That these devices even exist is abhorrent and diminishes the sanctity of children and childhood and suffering if victims while prioritising the interests of the criminal.”
Another, who claimed to be a victim of abuse, said that the dolls would never be ok and that she saw the dolls as an opportunity for paedophiles to practice.
Multiple people questioned whether even those who have not offended would be able to control their urges once the practice had been so normalised by the dolls, and we agree.