Most of them are “just” a racket. They’re pointless middlemen who raise prices, but they generate sales tax so governments mandate their presence.

That being said they’re greasy as hell and deserve every bit of ire they receive. It is a very uniquely scummy business.

It isn’t an inherently problematic act in itself but it is very weird and I’d be shocked if it has ever happened without being connected to some very creepy shit.

My brother in Christ, you do not realize how down bad the 20-something girls with daddy issues are.

My best friend hooked an old guy without custody of his kids. They’re moving in together next week.

Edit: My point is that people like her exist and have their own preferences. Unfortunately the vast majority of men she goes out with are creeps. I’m going to support my friend, but I’m also doing a very in depth background check as soon as I learn his last name. The overwhelming majority of men interested in much younger women are creeps.