Controversy over the banning of Roblox in Turkey
Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc announced the blocking of the children's online video game 'Roblox' in Turkey due to concerns of child abuse. Critics in the US have raised similar allegations. Roblox is accused of endangering children through sexual content, exploitation, and virtual gambling. Despite Roblox's efforts to keep the platform safe, controversies persist, including accusations of exploiting young designers and predators using the platform to make contact with children.
Key Points
- Turkish Justice Minister blocked access to Roblox in Turkey citing child protection concerns
- Roblox faced accusations of exploiting young designers and not compensating them fairly
- Critics claim predators use Roblox to make contact with children, leading to serious crimes
Cons
- Allegations of child abuse and exploitation
- Concerns about sexual content on the platform
- Accusations of virtual gambling and luring children into problematic activities