who are attracted to children. such is the case of virtuous pedophiles, for example, among others. anti-pedophile activism anti-pedophile activism encompasses opposition against pedophiles, against pedophile advocacy groups, and against other phenomena that are seen as related to pedophilia, such as child pornography and child sexual abuse. much of the direct action classified as anti-pedophile involves demonstrations against sex offenders, against pedophiles advocating for the legalization of sexual activity between adults and children, and against internet users who solicit sex from minors. high-profile media attention to pedophilia has led to incidents of moral panic, particularly following reports of pedophilia associated with satanic ritual abuse and day care sex abuse. instances of vigilantism have also been reported in response to public attention on convicted or suspected child sex offenders. in 2000, following a media campaign of "naming and shaming" suspected pedophiles in the uk, hundreds of residents took to the streets in protest against suspected pedophiles, eventually escalating to violent conduct requiring police intervention.