You right that the justice system evaluates case by case in shyt like this. But in sting cases like this, the problem is that once a guy shows up with condoms and intent on tape, the state usually doesn’t just walk away. Even if the content creator doesn’t want to push it, prosecutors often do, because the evidence looks like a clear ass “attempt.” That’s why I think the entrapment won't work here, the courts will see the suspect’s own choices as enough.
Now, you’re also right about how uneven outcomes can be: sometimes it’s heavy prison time, sometimes probation, sometimes charges dropped if procedures are botched. But once video, chat logs, and physical steps are documented, it’s hard to frame it as just a “mistake.”