Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss' online safety advice sparks debate
Published on: 2025-06-02 07:54:21
Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss' online safety advice sparks debate
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"If you're not comfortable, don't let your kids be on Roblox": with that advice in an exclusive BBC interview, the hugely popular gaming platform's CEO Dave Baszucki ignited a fierce debate among parents. Mr Baszucki also stressed the company took protecting its users extremely seriously and pointed out that "tens of millions" of people have "amazing experiences" on what is the UK's most popular gaming site for children aged eight to 12. Hundreds of people got in touch with the BBC after reading his comments: many said parents needed to take more responsibility, or highlighted how safe and enjoyable Roblox was for their children. Others painted a much darker picture - accusations of grooming, addiction and a company that failed to respond to their concerns. Here are some of their stories. The BBC has changed some names to protect the i
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