The genevek are a playful race of shapeshifters that have recently gained independence and a state on the most recent colony world Sanguine. Because of the introduction of the ‘internet’ and ‘online forums’, a concerning trend has been observed with genevek youth.

Gene Surfing.

Step 1: The young genevek takes a picture of themself and uploads it to a forum.

Step 2: The genevek uploads a candid picture of a man or woman they’re interested in.

Step 3: The genevek convinces the target to invite the genevek back to the target’s home, usually posting updates as the night goes on.

Step 4: They have sex, with the genevek sneaking a picture to upload.

Important note: the image is typically taken and uploaded without the target’s consent. While not currently illegal due to the internet being an unregulated novelty, the Peldak Senate is expected to adopt the neralin’s internet laws, which will classify this as sexual misconduct.

Step 5: When the target falls asleep, the genevek changes their body to look like the target, then takes a picture so other users can check their transformations accuracy.

Step 6: Remember the shock and surprise of the target waking up and seeing a mirror image of themselves so the genevek can transcribe it later. Most genevek play it off with a cutesy ‘I really like you so I must have done it in my sleep’ excuse.

Step 7: Use the target’s face and body with no alterations to seduce the next target.

The ‘streak’ ends when the genevek fails to have a consecutive night of seduction.

Because the pictures provide proof, some users have streaks reaching triple digits.

The concept of using someone’s likeness for sexual purposes is drawing controversy, with advocacy groups demanding that the forums hosting these challenges receive heavy fines.