Summary
Russia has blocked the gaming platform Roblox due to concerns about child safety and extremist content, including content related to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are prohibited in the country. The decision comes as Roblox faces criticism for the safety measures in place to protect children. The platform has been under scrutiny in various countries for similar issues.
Key Facts
- Russia blocked Roblox over concerns about child safety and the presence of extremist content.
- The country's media regulator highlighted risks related to terrorism-related content and LGBT issues on the platform.
- Russia classified these topics as extreme and not allowed legally.
- Roblox allows users to create and share their own games, making regulation difficult.
- There have been reports of simulated terror attacks and gambling in Roblox's servers.
- Other countries, like Turkey, have also banned Roblox over child safety worries.
- Roblox announced plans to prevent kids from chatting with adult strangers to improve safety.
