US groups urge investigation into child safety and spending on Roblox
Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.
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Notable Quotes
"Parents are doing everything they can to protect their children on Roblox, but it's not a fair fight."
— Ashwin Verghese , Activist
"While Roblox is rolling out new age-based protection features, young gamers are digital escape artists who easily bypass safety features."
— Drew Benvie , Executive
"Parents are doing everything they can to protect their children on Roblox, but it's not a fair fight."
— Ashwin Verghese , Activist
"While Roblox is rolling out new age-based protection features, young gamers are digital escape artists who easily bypass safety features."
— Drew Benvie , Executive
"is designed to provide a positive, healthy and enjoyable experience – we build for fun and connection, not short-term engagement."
— Roblox , Executive
"Roblox 'strongly disputes' the claims in the letter, a spokesperson said."
— Courtney Rozen , Other
Key People
Communications director at Fairplay.
Author of the article reporting on the investigation request against Roblox.
Chief executive of social media consultancy Battenhall and founder of the youth safety nonprofit Raise.
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist known for his work on morality and culture.
Roblox is a popular gaming platform known for its extensive in-game economy.
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Roblox said it had "clear policies" banning actual and simulated gambling, as well as rules governing paid random items.
Advocacy groups have filed a complaint with the FTC, alleging that Roblox's design features and marketing techniques are 'unfair and deceptive,' potentially exposing children to risks and pressuring them into spending money on the platform.
Two children's advocacy groups have requested the FTC to investigate Roblox for alleged 'unfair and deceptive' practices, including deceptive claims about platform safety and pressuring young users to spend money for in-game privileges.
Child advocacy organizations Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation have filed a complaint against Roblox at the FTC, alleging that the platform's design exploits children through manipulative monetization and addictive features.
Advocacy groups Fairplay and the National Center on Sexual Exploitation are urging the FTC to investigate Roblox for allegedly coercing children into spending excessive amounts of money through its game mechanics and marketing strategies.
Two children's advocacy groups have called on the FTC to investigate Roblox for alleged 'unfair and deceptive' practices, including deceptive claims about platform safety and pressuring young users to spend money for in-game privileges.
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