This show really does have that Cheaters appeal, and I worry that Chris is the only one that doesn't realize it... I mean he IS pretty self righteous about things, the way he struts into the kitchen with those little quips of his. "What's the matter, Bill...don't you like brownies?", "Why don't you lick MY asshole, Phil?"
Then again, I'd feel like hot shit too if the only other guy in the room was some stuttering shut-in who picks up 12 year olds on Myspace. So I can't knock the guy too hard.
I don't think this show will actually stop predators from predating. Not to sound too sympathetic, but I think most of these guys suffer from some sort of illness that goes well beyond dumb and horny. When you're that far gone I don't think a TV show can pull you back. Plus it's to the point now where most of the guys they catch actually WATCH THE SHOW. It's mind boggling. And is it just me or does Chris seem visibly disappointed when the predator's never heard of him or his show? And a little bit flattered when they have?
I suppose at best the show can raise awareness of how skeezy the internet and world in general can be, and maybe influence kids and parents to excersize more caution with internet use. But let's be real here... we watch this shit because it's entertaining.