Roblox CEO tells parents to keep kids off the platform if safety is a concern

In brief: Roblox has been heavily criticized for its (lack of) policy on younger players in the past. In a recent interview, the company's lead said that parents should always have the final word on what their children are allowed to play on their screens. Parents concerned about the content or interactions their children might encounter on Roblox should keep them off the platform. Company co-founder and CEO Dave Baszucki delivered this seemingly counterintuitive message in a recent BBC interview, stating that the company is doing all it can to ensure Roblox remains a child-safe virtual environment and game world. Baszucki expressed trust in parents to make sound decisions regarding online game safety and confidence in the effectiveness of Roblox's safety tools and parental controls. The company contends that even one bad incident is too many and claims to monitor the platform for potentially dangerous behaviors continuously. Moderators remain vigilant for bullying, harassment, and ... Read full article.