‘Predator hunter’ YouTuber hit with cease and desist letter from Roblox CEO
Roblox terminated Schlep’s accounts after citing child safety violations, sparking petitions with over 48,000 signatures and criticism over platform moderation and child protection efforts.
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Roblox's 'Vigilante' Crackdown: Why the Gaming Platform Is Banning Predator Hunters
The platform banned a popular YouTuber named "Schlep," whose efforts have led to six arrests. Speaking with us, he accuses Roblox of targeting him for highlighting its child safety issues.
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Read Full ArticleRoblox’s ban of a ‘vigilante’ who catches sexual predators in-game leads to a petition to remove the platform’s CEO
We don’t always consider petitions headline news, but a recent petition aimed in the direction of Roblox is unique not just for who started it but for the circumstances that surround its start – specifically, the game’s demonstrated inability to deal with predators, which has now resulted in legal threats for a content creator. A […]
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