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Roblox’s Pedophile Problem

DoctorRofatnik, known to fans as “Doc,” looked almost mayoral in a tall white hat, a red tie and an American flag pin. A smirk was permanently plastered on his face as he roamed his domain on Roblox ...

Commentary: We need to talk about the Roblox problem

It’s a grim reality of the modern internet: The online platforms our kids use for hours a day have become hunting grounds for ...
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Parents warned after 17-year-old uses Roblox to exploit young children: ‘This is an internet problem’

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County detectives are working to identify additional victims after arresting a 17-year-old for sexually exploiting children in a popular online video game. Sheriff’s ...
Eurogamer

Roblox boss says problem of predators is an "opportunity" for the platform, in disastrous interview following latest child safety measures

Roblox's CEO has called the problem of predators on the platform an "opportunity", as the company updates its safety measures with age verification checks. Roblox is predominantly used by ...
PC Gamer

Interview with Roblox CEO kicks off with an unbelievable answer about its predator problem being 'not just a problem, but an opportunity,' and somehow just gets crazier from there

Roblox CEO David Baszucki is taking heat for a recent podcast interview with the New York Times, in which he discussed the platform's new AI-powered age gating technology, dismissed accusations that ...
PC Magazine

Roblox's 'Vigilante' Crackdown: Why the Gaming Platform Is Banning Predator Hunters

Roblox's 'Vigilante' Crackdown: Why the Gaming Platform Is Banning Predator Hunters The platform banned a popular YouTuber named "Schlep," whose efforts have led to six arrests. Speaking with us, he ...