What is a bait account? A bait account is a twitter account made by someone who opposes maps (an “anti-map,” or just an “anti”) who pretends to be a minor. The purpose of bait accounts is for antis to “bait” maps into flirting with them, into consenting to have nudes sent to them, or even into sharing CSAM/CSEM (child sexual abuse/exploitation material). The owners of bait accounts often target anti-contact maps (maps who are against sexual contact with minors), believing that no map could truly be anti-contact, and wanting to catch maps in hypocrisy. How can I recognize a bait account? Bait accounts are recognizable because they state that they are a young teen or child, and usually proclaim themselves to be pro-contact (supporting adults who have sexual or romantic contact with minors). They often say that they can consent, or worse, make the blanket statement that children can cons...