Jack McClellan's path to becoming something of a celebrity pedophile started in Washington state, where he was identified as the creator of the Web site that also discussed public places where pedophiles could go to watch girls, such as parks, libraries and fast-food restaurants.

The site angered parents, and one school sought a no-trespassing order against him. He left Washington in May and headed to California to restart his Web site. But his Internet service provider took down his site.

Parents in California recognized him from anti-pedophile organizations, and he soon faced a civil lawsuit seeking to block him from approaching anyone younger than 18.

He was arrested for violating the restraining order, although those charges were dropped. He then headed to Oregon.

Though the 45-year-old claims he is sexually attracted to girls, he said he has never molested one. McClellan said he started the site as a form of therapy.

By publicly announcing his move to Portland, McClellan said he wants to pre-emptively blunt efforts to "out" him by those who track his movements. Moreover, he said the media attention will help protect him from harassment.