so what if numerous adults who had no sexual contact at all with younger people end up being falsely accused of sexual abuse, because no investigation or standard of evidence was required? I'm sure you would agree that was a "necessary trade-off" to make sure genuinely guilty adults--and only adults, I should mention--get punished.

I was clear in my formulation that while the minor's word is final on the question of consent, it is not on the question of what activities actually took place. The usual standards of evidence and proof must apply to that aspect of the situation:
A girl or boy doesn't have to prove lack of consent -- if she says it was undesired and everyone agrees that sex took place, that's the end of the story

the type of lop-sided policy you propose, as well as this dark tendency within the liberal sphere

You lump me inappropriately with liberals on the issue of believing women over men and a lack of concern for due process. I am deeply concerned about this issue, for instance the recent policies adopted on college campuses that deprive men of due process.

From the perspective of society at large, my view on forgiving adult-teen sex unless the teen feels she was wronged would mostly be seen as scandalously, shockingly pro-child-abuse. From that perspective, my being concerned about lack of due process for men is entirely consistent.