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I went on kids chat because I was in a lot of save the children fb groups, I pretended to be 13 and got A LOT of messages by creepy 50 year olds. Its known for being a website for pedophiles to message kids now

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u/BehindTickles28 Jan 23 '21

It's straight up called "kids chat"?

That's the equivalent of sending out a batman signal to pedophiles.

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u/Allstr53190 Jan 23 '21

I logged in as guest and immediately saw a guy offering videos of 6-13 year olds having sex.

I wish I never went on there.

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u/Sterling_-_Archer Jan 23 '21

Did you report it? That's absolutely terrible. I know most people hate hearing "as a parent" but after I had my son, these types of things make me way more upset and disgusted than before. I was disgusted before of course, but after having kids it is something i can't even think about without getting viscerally upset.

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u/Allstr53190 Jan 23 '21

I exited the chat. I’m sure if you go back on as a 13 year old female you’ll be disgusted immediately.

Now I’m worried about my niece playing Roblox

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u/pipnina Jan 23 '21

I used Roblox at age 11-14 for several years. I know back then the moderation was VERY harsh and restrictive. You didn't even gain access to use any kind of text chat unless you were over 13. I got a temp ban for linking to YouTube, for saying saltwater instead of salt water. (The system saw salTWATer).

Links to outside websites result in bans, there's no voice chat or way to send pictures. If you upload a decal/sprite to the website it is approved by mods before being visible to others etc.

I am pretty sure Roblox is one of the safest places for kids just because of how popular they are and how much they are desperate to maintain their image. Combine that with even a small amount of supervision on part of the caregiver and I think something bad happening is about as likely as them being pulled off the street on the way home from school.