Popular free online games Roblox The program has been banned in Türkiye due to concerns that the country’s government may exploit children.
RobloxLaunched in 2006, the game has recently found itself in hot water, as multiple reports have surfaced over the past few years suggesting that the game may not be safe for children to play. July, Burundi report That Roblox In 2023 alone, more than 13,000 reports were sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Earlier this year, a Roblox Studio executive said the game, which allows users to create their own content and make money through in-game purchases, could provide employment opportunities for children living in slums. Now, it seems one country has seen enough and banned it outright Roblox.
August 7, Turkish Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç announced on Twitter That Roblox The book was banned entirely in the country “due to its content that could lead to child exploitation.”
Türkiye today said the sudden ban was largely due to recent reports of in-game pornography and alleged child exploitation. Roblox
“Under our Constitution,” Tonchi said, “our country is obligated to take the necessary steps to ensure that our children are protected. It is everyone’s responsibility to care for, protect and support the best interests of our children.
In a statement provided to european playersRoblox claims that it has spent the past two decades working to make the game “one of the safest online platforms” for the youngest players.
“Keeping our users safe is at the core of everything we do,” a Roblox spokesperson said. european players. “We respect the laws and regulations of the countries where we operate and share local legislators’ commitment to children. We look forward to working together to ensure Roblox Back online in Türkiye as soon as possible.
2021, people make games report Regarding alleged misconduct Robloxincluding young kids overworking themselves to make games in order to make more content and make more money. In April, Roblox studio head Stefano Corazza was asked about his views on children Roblox. this is his answer:
“So, I can be like 15 years old, in Indonesia, living in a slum, and now, with just a laptop, I can create something, make money, and support my life.”
The comment didn’t go down well online and caused a lot of backlash. Shortly after the comment was made public, The company was forced to issue a lengthy response Claims that most creators are over 18 and the company has never hired teenagers.
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