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@DavidBaszucki @kevinroose Question: How does Roblox classify off-platform Robux giveaways that require likes, follows, and retweets to enter, when they function like sweepstakes for a mostly minor audience and Roblox still receives a 30% cut through gamepass payouts?

The concern is not only about the internet itself. it is also about supervision, trust, social influence, boundaries, and child safety more broadly.

The vulnerability itself is not something unique to the internet. it is rooted in human and social dynamics. Online environments can intensify exposure, increase speed of communication, and make harmful interactions easier to hide.

Observation Update (December 18, 2025, 7:40 PM UTC) I checked the Roblox profile and avatar of account 649934064. The avatar is currently a mafia-style character inspired by Goro Majima from the Yakuza video game series, used in a mafia-themed game intended for older players.

JiDion and Predator Poachers confronting TikToker Hullo (Mason Hull), an 18-year-old, in connection with a CSAM-related investigation. Started after his girlfriend reportedly found material on his phone via Telegram and reported it to authorities.

Difficult watch but very important youtube.com/watch?v=FvbmwC…

Roblox already uses identity verification, chat restrictions, and moderation systems, so why is there still no in-platform way to report or resolve in-experience purchase issues without going off-platform?

Why doesn’t Roblox add a built-in system for contacting developers through structured support tickets? (4/4)

There is no standardized support system inside the Roblox platform across experiences (1/4) @Roblox #Roblox

According to a recent study, reading for pleasure has fallen by 40% in the last 20 years, continuing a long-running downward trend. By many measures, reading skills for both students and adults continue to fall. Jeffrey Brown spoke with Elizabeth Alexander of the Mellon Foundation about a new effort to boost the world of words. to.pbs.org/3NfW4fX

Credit/via: SharkyLeo_YT youtube.com/watch?v=ekUMqr…

Interesting take. It brings up important points about how serious topics are covered in online Roblox drama content.