"There's actually no point in winning because you basically just have to uh, launch rockets into space and stuff. One of Braxton Raygoca's favorite pastimes is playing the online game Roblox for Braxton, it's not about winning, it's an experience. 7 On Your Side decided to look into the accusation. However, the makers of a game designed to introduce children to coding accused a Martinez boy of using his new found skills to scam other game players. (KGO) - It's a fact evil people lurk in the deep dark web, but one would not expect an eight-year-old to be among them. But it can easily be re-uploaded within a matter of seconds," Jeff Haynes, a senior editor of video games and websites at Common Sense Media, explained.Ĭommon Sense Media rates Roblox as age appropriate for children 13 and over but it does note that the gaming platform has "continuing challenges with problematic content." For younger children, the group said it's "potentially OK" as long as "account restrictions are turned on and parents pay close attention to their kids' activities.The makers of a game designed to introduce children to coding accused a Martinez boy of using his newfound skills to scam other game players.
"A lot of it does wind up getting pulled down when it's found. Roblox moderators take down such games and rooms when they're discovered but because the gaming platform is so expansive, they can't keep up with the sheer amount of content getting created constantly. Roblox said the inappropriate content is promoted in users' profiles or on social media platforms like Discord or TikTok. Oftentimes, inappropriate content appearing on Roblox is uploaded by independent users and isn't listed or promoted by Roblox, according to the company. We're continually working hard to ensure people of all ages have a positive and safe experience on our platform."
We have strong systems and protocols in place to ensure these types of experiences are swiftly removed within minutes whenever bad actors attempt to circumvent our rules and that the possibility children would ever come across this content remains extremely low. "The safety of our community, especially children, is our top priority. "These types of experiences are not reflective of the Roblox platform and are in clear violation of our Community Standards," the corporation said in a statement. Roblox told ABC News that Bennett's experience isn't common and the company has improved its moderation systems since 2020 and that the company takes steps to prioritize children's safety. "I enabled the account restrictions which, according to Roblox, meant that my son would not be able to play any games that weren't specifically curated and deemed appropriate by Roblox," Bryan said, adding that he found additional inappropriate content on Roblox after the first incident. The graphic Bennett had found - one of a woman's rear end in a thong - appeared even though his Roblox account had age restrictions in place.
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