Roblox, a popular online gaming platform, is facing problems because of concerns about child safety and bans on users who try to take justice into their own hands. People are worried that Roblox might get banned, but there’s no confirmation of a ban in the US yet. Some other countries have already blocked it, which adds to the fears.
Here’s a simple explanation of what’s happening with Roblox in the US and around the world.
Roblox Problems in the US and Other Countries
On August 13, Qatar blocked Roblox, according to Qatar Tribune. Players in Qatar can download the game on iOS or Android, but they can’t play it if their internet connection shows they’re in Qatar. This happened because of worries about child safety, though neither Qatar nor Roblox has made an official statement. Other countries, like Oman, China, and Turkey, have also blocked Roblox in the past.
In Indonesia, the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, recently said Roblox needs stricter safety rules to follow the country’s child protection laws, as reported by Jakarta Globe. In the US, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed a lawsuit against Roblox in state court. She claims the platform doesn’t do enough to protect kids from harmful content and predators, according to Forbes.
Murrill said, “Roblox has a lot of harmful content and predators because it cares more about growth, money, and profits than keeping kids safe.”
Vigilante Bans and Safety Issues
Roblox has also been criticized for not having strong enough security. This has led some users, like one called Schlep, to try to fight bad behavior on their own, which Roblox calls “vigilante justice.” Schlep was banned for these actions. Many users are upset about the platform’s safety problems, and Roblox’s CEO, David Baszucki, is trying to fix these issues as the controversies grow.