Roblox no longer allows users under 13 to message others outside of games

Roblox no longer allows users under 13 to message others outside of games | TechCrunch

Roblox no longer allows users under 13 to message others outside of games, and has added other protections for young users.

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Roblox is age-gating certain social experiences for users under 13, and has introduced simplified content labels.

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Roblox is giving parents more control and visibility over their child's activity on the platform, including remote management and screen time limits.

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Roblox has been criticized for failing to protect children, so these new features aim to regain trust and keep young users safe.

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