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	Roblox threatened the content creator Schlep with litigation over vigilantism.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Aug 9, 2025 \|title=Roblox Is Threatening to Sue Me For Protecting Kids \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMqAw_NjHK8&t \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]] \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=hMqAw_NjHK8 \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=Aug 9, 2025 \|title=Roblox-Schlep Controversy \|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roblox%E2%80%93Schlep_controversy \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://~~scriptblox~~.~~com~~/~~script~~/~~Universal-Script-bypasses-chat-38352~~ \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=21 Mar 2026 \|work=[[Wikipedia]]}}</ref><ref name=":12" /> Schlep cited that neglect from Roblox's moderation team was the reason for his actions.<ref name=":02" /> In response to Roblox's submission of a cease and desist notice to Schlep,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=Schlep on X: "Every account I've ever made on Roblox has been terminated... \|url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954101415564951680 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321154928/https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954101415564951680 \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=[[X]] (formerly [[Twitter]])}}</ref><ref name=":02" /> the platform was condemned by the community and California 17<sup>th</sup> Congressional District Representative Ro Khanna,<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Horetski \|first=Dylan \|date=Aug 13, 2025 \|title=Congressman steps in after Roblox threatens to sue & bans “predator hunter” YouTuber Schlep \|url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/congressman-steps-in-after-roblox-threatens-to-sue-bans-predator-hunter-youtuber-schlep-3237759/ \|access-date=Aug 13, 2025 \|work=Dexerto \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250904095642/https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/congressman-steps-in-after-roblox-threatens-to-sue-bans-predator-hunter-youtuber-schlep-3237759/ \|archive-date=4 Sep 2025}}</ref> and consumers promoted a hashtag #FreeSchlep in an attempt to get Schlep's account reinstated.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-11 \|title=Schlep on X: "wow its trending again. 3 days in a row now I was lowkey ... \|url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954982451350008298 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321154942/https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954982451350008298 \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref> The movement also received support from popular Roblox YouTuber KreekCraft.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=KreekCraft on X: "Roblox Schlep situation" / X \|url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/KreekCraft/status/1954215182311297365 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.org/details/kreek-craft-roblox-schlep-situation \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-10 \|title=Roblox Banned Schlep - YouTube \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKOYXcYmxow \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=VKOYXcYmxow \|archive-date=2025-08-11 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=YouTube}}</ref> Furthermore, Roblox outlawed vigilante groups on their platform,<ref name=":12" /> causing vigilante group RoCatchers, a predator-catching group, to disband.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=RoCatchers on X: "We sadly have to disband what we're doing on here. ... \|url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RoCatchers/status/1954221211581301201 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321154952/https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RoCatchers/status/1954221211581301201 \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref>		Roblox threatened the content creator Schlep with litigation over vigilantism.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Aug 9, 2025 \|title=Roblox Is Threatening to Sue Me For Protecting Kids \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMqAw_NjHK8&t \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]] \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=hMqAw_NjHK8 \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|date=Aug 9, 2025 \|title=Roblox-Schlep Controversy \|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roblox%E2%80%93Schlep_controversy \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321141928/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roblox%E2%80%93Schlep_controversy \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=21 Mar 2026 \|work=[[Wikipedia]]}}</ref><ref name=":12" /> Schlep cited that neglect from Roblox's moderation team was the reason for his actions.<ref name=":02" /> In response to Roblox's submission of a cease and desist notice to Schlep,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=Schlep on X: "Every account I've ever made on Roblox has been terminated... \|url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954101415564951680 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321154928/https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954101415564951680 \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=[[X]] (formerly [[Twitter]])}}</ref><ref name=":02" /> the platform was condemned by the community and California 17<sup>th</sup> Congressional District Representative Ro Khanna,<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Horetski \|first=Dylan \|date=Aug 13, 2025 \|title=Congressman steps in after Roblox threatens to sue & bans “predator hunter” YouTuber Schlep \|url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/congressman-steps-in-after-roblox-threatens-to-sue-bans-predator-hunter-youtuber-schlep-3237759/ \|access-date=Aug 13, 2025 \|work=Dexerto \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250904095642/https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/congressman-steps-in-after-roblox-threatens-to-sue-bans-predator-hunter-youtuber-schlep-3237759/ \|archive-date=4 Sep 2025}}</ref> and consumers promoted a hashtag #FreeSchlep in an attempt to get Schlep's account reinstated.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-11 \|title=Schlep on X: "wow its trending again. 3 days in a row now I was lowkey ... \|url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954982451350008298 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321154942/https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954982451350008298 \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref> The movement also received support from popular Roblox YouTuber KreekCraft.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=KreekCraft on X: "Roblox Schlep situation" / X \|url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/KreekCraft/status/1954215182311297365 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.org/details/kreek-craft-roblox-schlep-situation \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-10 \|title=Roblox Banned Schlep - YouTube \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKOYXcYmxow \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=VKOYXcYmxow \|archive-date=2025-08-11 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=YouTube}}</ref> Furthermore, Roblox outlawed vigilante groups on their platform,<ref name=":12" /> causing vigilante group RoCatchers, a predator-catching group, to disband.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=RoCatchers on X: "We sadly have to disband what we're doing on here. ... \|url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RoCatchers/status/1954221211581301201 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321154952/https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RoCatchers/status/1954221211581301201 \|archive-date=21 Mar 2026 \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref>

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	Beyond a questionable chat filtering system that both over-moderates content,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=u/TrXploit \|date=Oct 30, 2023 \|title=It's just for me, or the filter got worse? \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/17jxexz/its_just_for_me_or_the_filter_got_worse/ \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=[[Reddit]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260221184403/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/17jxexz/its_just_for_me_or_the_filter_got_worse/ \|archive-date=21 Feb 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=FUJiCHROME \|date=Jun 1, 2024 \|title=Chat filter has gotten noticeably worse in the past week \|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/chat-filter-has-gotten-noticeably-worse-in-the-past-week/3038806/ \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=[[Roblox]] Developer Forums \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250903181546/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/chat-filter-has-gotten-noticeably-worse-in-the-past-week/3038806 \|archive-date=3 Sep 2025}}</ref> as well as being capable of being easily bypassed,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=retalberisha \|date=Jun 1, 2025 \|title=bypasses chat \|url=https://scriptblox.com/script/Universal-Script-bypasses-chat-38352 \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=ScriptBlox}}</ref> Roblox has historically underinvested in adequate moderation for its user base. The moderation team is excessively small compared to its competitors, a documented 100-200 moderation on-staff compared to [[Fortnite]]'s 1,000+ and [[Minecraft]]'s 500+ members on the moderation staff.{{Citation needed\|reason=Existing source is on [[source blacklist]]}}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=Sep 17, 2024 \|title=Why is Roblox moderation so bad? \|url=https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/why-is-roblox-moderation-so-bad/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|website=Games Learning Society \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251018075436/https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/why-is-roblox-moderation-so-bad/ \|archive-date=18 Oct 2025}}</ref><!--I don't feel so confident about this source, so if we can get something that feels more concrete, I would appreciate it, since this is some vital data. - Unknown		Beyond a questionable chat filtering system that both over-moderates content,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=u/TrXploit \|date=Oct 30, 2023 \|title=It's just for me, or the filter got worse? \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/17jxexz/its_just_for_me_or_the_filter_got_worse/ \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=[[Reddit]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260221184403/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/17jxexz/its_just_for_me_or_the_filter_got_worse/ \|archive-date=21 Feb 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=FUJiCHROME \|date=Jun 1, 2024 \|title=Chat filter has gotten noticeably worse in the past week \|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/chat-filter-has-gotten-noticeably-worse-in-the-past-week/3038806/ \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=[[Roblox]] Developer Forums \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250903181546/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/chat-filter-has-gotten-noticeably-worse-in-the-past-week/3038806 \|archive-date=3 Sep 2025}}</ref> as well as being capable of being easily bypassed,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=retalberisha \|date=Jun 1, 2025 \|title=bypasses chat \|url=https://scriptblox.com/script/Universal-Script-bypasses-chat-38352 \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=ScriptBlox}}</ref> Roblox has historically underinvested in adequate moderation for its user base. The moderation team is excessively small compared to its competitors, a documented 100-200 moderation on-staff compared to [[Fortnite]]'s 1,000+ and [[Minecraft]]'s 500+ members on the moderation staff.{{Citation needed\|reason=Existing source is on [[source blacklist]]}}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=Sep 17, 2024 \|title=Why is Roblox moderation so bad? \|url=https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/why-is-roblox-moderation-so-bad/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|website=Games Learning Society \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251018075436/https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/why-is-roblox-moderation-so-bad/ \|archive-date=18 Oct 2025}}</ref><!--I don't feel so confident about this source, so if we can get something that feels more concrete, I would appreciate it, since this is some vital data. - Unknown

	Considering the source is on a blacklist, it is definitely a good idea to replace it... - JamesTDG--> Combined with a lack of investment in adequate moderation tools,<ref>{{Cite news \|date=Jul 24, 2024 \|title=All Roblox Controversies Explained (2024) \|url=https://screenrant.com/roblox-controversies-moderation-bad/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=ScreenRant \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260124001406/https://screenrant.com/roblox-controversies-moderation-bad/ \|archive-date=24 Jan 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Apr 9, 2024 \|title=Roblox VC moderation is terrible \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ROBLOXBans/comments/1c05qqs/roblox_vc_moderation_is_terrible/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]] - r/ROBLOXBans}}</ref> it has become responsible for an excess of younger audiences being harmed on the platform.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Dinunzio \|first=Caitlin \|date=Dec 21, 2021 \|title=Roblox Accused Of Being Unsafe For Children In Viral Video \|url=https://screenrant.com/roblox-accusations-safety-children-people-make-games/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=ScreenRant \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230408045715/https://screenrant.com/roblox-accusations-safety-children-people-make-games/ \|archive-date=8 Apr 2023}}</ref> <!-- This is a strong claim, it should be backed up with evidence e.g. that Roblox are underinvesting, that there are things they could be doing that they are not doing, and people are being harmed by the particular attack vectors that are left open by Roblox not doing things -->		Considering the source is on a blacklist, it is definitely a good idea to replace it... - JamesTDG--> Combined with a lack of investment in adequate moderation tools,<ref>{{Cite news \|date=Jul 24, 2024 \|title=All Roblox Controversies Explained (2024) \|url=https://screenrant.com/roblox-controversies-moderation-bad/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=ScreenRant \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260124001406/https://screenrant.com/roblox-controversies-moderation-bad/ \|archive-date=24 Jan 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Apr 9, 2024 \|title=Roblox VC moderation is terrible \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ROBLOXBans/comments/1c05qqs/roblox_vc_moderation_is_terrible/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]] - r/ROBLOXBans \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260224112957/https://old.reddit.com/r/ROBLOXBans/comments/1c05qqs/roblox_vc_moderation_is_terrible/ \|archive-date=24 Feb 2026}}</ref> it has become responsible for an excess of younger audiences being harmed on the platform.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Dinunzio \|first=Caitlin \|date=Dec 21, 2021 \|title=Roblox Accused Of Being Unsafe For Children In Viral Video \|url=https://screenrant.com/roblox-accusations-safety-children-people-make-games/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=ScreenRant \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230408045715/https://screenrant.com/roblox-accusations-safety-children-people-make-games/ \|archive-date=8 Apr 2023}}</ref> <!-- This is a strong claim, it should be backed up with evidence e.g. that Roblox are underinvesting, that there are things they could be doing that they are not doing, and people are being harmed by the particular attack vectors that are left open by Roblox not doing things -->

	Reported by Hindenburg Research, the platform outsources its moderation to call centers within Asia, many of which are paid poorly and often lack the literacy to adequately handle cases,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web \|date=Oct 8, 2024 \|title=Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids \|url=https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ \|access-date=Aug 13, 2025 \|website=Hindenburg Research \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260107052726/https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ \|archive-date=7 Jan 2026}}</ref> and their systems required multiple offenses to even incite a temporary ban. The former moderator they interviewed cited their poor resources as a key issue as to why he would refuse to let any kids he knew to play the game.<!--https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ Mentions how there are several accounts that use the names of known pedophiles-->		Reported by Hindenburg Research, the platform outsources its moderation to call centers within Asia, many of which are paid poorly and often lack the literacy to adequately handle cases,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web \|date=Oct 8, 2024 \|title=Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids \|url=https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ \|access-date=Aug 13, 2025 \|website=Hindenburg Research \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260107052726/https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ \|archive-date=7 Jan 2026}}</ref> and their systems required multiple offenses to even incite a temporary ban. The former moderator they interviewed cited their poor resources as a key issue as to why he would refuse to let any kids he knew to play the game.<!--https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ Mentions how there are several accounts that use the names of known pedophiles-->

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	No online platform is immune to child predators, especially those geared towards minor audiences. However, [[Roblox]] has an extensive history of poorly handling child predators.<!-- The top part of the article should be a summary / introduction of the whole article content. At the moment, the following two sentences aren't really related to child predators or issues relating to _lack_ of moderation, so they should probably be removed or put in a separate article. -->		No online platform is immune to child predators, especially those geared towards minor audiences. However, [[Roblox]] has an extensive history of poorly handling child predators.<!-- The top part of the article should be a summary / introduction of the whole article content. At the moment, the following two sentences aren't really related to child predators or issues relating to _lack_ of moderation, so they should probably be removed or put in a separate article. -->

	Since [[Roblox]] launched in 2004, both its automated and human aspects of moderation have been problematic for its users. Notable issues range from Roblox's obscene chat filter that limit communication on the platform,<ref>{{Cite web \|author=u/Gregheffley95 \|date=Feb 26, 2021 \|title=Roblox censors almost everything \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/lsxpex/roblox_censors_almost_everything/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619214011/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/lsxpex/roblox_censors_almost_everything/ \|archive-date=Jun 19, 2023 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Mar 7, 2017 \|title=Why the hell are numbers censored! \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/5y0w3z/why_the_hell_are_numbers_censored/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617231601/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/5y0w3z/why_the_hell_are_numbers_censored/ \|archive-date=Jun 17, 2023 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]] - r/Roblox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=JParty \|date=Feb 24, 2017 \|title=Updates to Chat Privacy API + New Account Indicators + Changes to Text Filtering APIs \|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-chat-privacy-api-new-account-indicators-changes-to-text-filtering-apis/33867 \|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~IaN5a~~ \|archive-date=~~Feb 21, 2026~~ \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=Roblox Dev Forum}}</ref>, inconsistent enforcement of guidelines, and the indirect encouragement of illegal behaviors on the platform intended for young audiences.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Jan 9, 2024 \|title=this simulator should NOT be on roblox... \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMdacOJxmjU \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=IMdacOJxmjU \|archive-date=Aug 16, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Apr 14, 2024 \|title=Roblox Needs to BAN These Games... \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE3FeYfJOhw \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=EE3FeYfJOhw \|archive-date=Aug 16, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>		Since [[Roblox]] launched in 2004, both its automated and human aspects of moderation have been problematic for its users. Notable issues range from Roblox's obscene chat filter that limit communication on the platform,<ref>{{Cite web \|author=u/Gregheffley95 \|date=Feb 26, 2021 \|title=Roblox censors almost everything \|url=https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/lsxpex/roblox_censors_almost_everything/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619214011/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/lsxpex/roblox_censors_almost_everything/ \|archive-date=Jun 19, 2023 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Mar 7, 2017 \|title=Why the hell are numbers censored! \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/5y0w3z/why_the_hell_are_numbers_censored/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230617231601/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/5y0w3z/why_the_hell_are_numbers_censored/ \|archive-date=Jun 17, 2023 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]] - r/Roblox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=JParty \|date=Feb 24, 2017 \|title=Updates to Chat Privacy API + New Account Indicators + Changes to Text Filtering APIs \|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-chat-privacy-api-new-account-indicators-changes-to-text-filtering-apis/33867 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251124014032/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-chat-privacy-api-new-account-indicators-changes-to-text-filtering-apis/33867 \|archive-date=24 Nov 2025\|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=Roblox Dev Forum}}</ref>, inconsistent enforcement of guidelines, and the indirect encouragement of illegal behaviors on the platform intended for young audiences.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Jan 9, 2024 \|title=this simulator should NOT be on roblox... \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMdacOJxmjU \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=IMdacOJxmjU \|archive-date=Aug 16, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Apr 14, 2024 \|title=Roblox Needs to BAN These Games... \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE3FeYfJOhw \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=EE3FeYfJOhw \|archive-date=Aug 16, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=YouTube}}</ref>

	==Platform features==<!-- Add more information about various features/flaws of the platform to give context to the rest of article. For example Roblox's recent change to make all unrated experiences no longer be publicly accessible, or the various details about parental controls, 13+ voice chat, external links, chat privacy, etc. -->		==Platform features==<!-- Add more information about various features/flaws of the platform to give context to the rest of article. For example Roblox's recent change to make all unrated experiences no longer be publicly accessible, or the various details about parental controls, 13+ voice chat, external links, chat privacy, etc. -->
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	In June 2023, a higher maturity rating for users aged 17+ was added to the platform, enabling access to "graphic and realistic-looking depictions of violence and heavy bloodshed", "private spaces or settings intended for adults", "non-sexual expressions of love and affection", "romantic themes and topics", "alcohol use and intoxicated behavior", and "vulgar or obscene language".<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-09-09 \|title=Restricted Content Policy - Roblox Support \|url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/15869919570708-Restricted-Content-Policy \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250905011501/https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/15869919570708-Restricted-Content-Policy \|archive-date=2025-09-05 \|access-date=2025-09-09 \|website=Roblox Support}}</ref>		In June 2023, a higher maturity rating for users aged 17+ was added to the platform, enabling access to "graphic and realistic-looking depictions of violence and heavy bloodshed", "private spaces or settings intended for adults", "non-sexual expressions of love and affection", "romantic themes and topics", "alcohol use and intoxicated behavior", and "vulgar or obscene language".<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-09-09 \|title=Restricted Content Policy - Roblox Support \|url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/15869919570708-Restricted-Content-Policy \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250905011501/https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/15869919570708-Restricted-Content-Policy \|archive-date=2025-09-05 \|access-date=2025-09-09 \|website=Roblox Support}}</ref>

	In July 2025, Roblox's CEO David Baszucki suggested that in the future dating features will be added to the platform for users aged 21 or older.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-07-09 \|title=The Story: Roblox and the 'Prehistoric Era' of Gaming w/ David Baszucki - TechStuff \|url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YW2cYqRprKx4i5a1dxH81 \|access-date=2025-09-09 \|website=Spotify}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news \|last=Baqery \|first=Mohsen \|date=Jul 30, 2025 \|title=Roblox CEO Has Suggested the Worst Idea Possible \|url=https://gamerant.com/roblox-ceo-worst-idea-dating-sim/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250805010736/https://gamerant.com/roblox-ceo-worst-idea-dating-sim/ \|archive-date=Aug 5, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=GameRant}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|last=Norton \|first=Brad \|date=Jul 15, 2025 \|title=Roblox CEO wants adults to use platform as a dating service \|url=https://www.dexerto.com/roblox/roblox-ceo-wants-adults-to-use-platform-as-a-dating-service-3226769/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250726183225/https://www.dexerto.com/roblox/roblox-ceo-wants-adults-to-use-platform-as-a-dating-service-3226769/ \|archive-date=Jul 26, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=Dexerto}}</ref> However some people have expressed concern at this idea, because at minimum 40% of the game's population is under 13 years old,<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Connor \|first=Jak \|date=Jul 29, 2025 \|title=Roblox CEO wants to add an in-game dating feature, despite 40% of players being under 13yrs old \|url=https://www.tweaktown.com/news/106712/roblox-ceo-wants-to-add-an-in-game-dating-feature-despite-40-of-players-being-under-13yrs-old/index.html \|archive-url=https://~~archive~~.ph/~~mCPji~~ \|archive-date=~~Feb~~ 21~~, 2026~~ \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=TweakTown}}</ref> and a further 16% of users are between 13 and 16 years old.<ref name=":32">{{Cite news \|last=Tan \|first=Nicholas \|date=Nov 10, 2022 \|title=Roblox Dev Arrested for Kidnapping: Who is Arnold Castillo (aka Jadon Shedletsky)? \|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/913144-roblox-dev-arrested-developer-who-is-arnold-castillo-jadon-shedletsky \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725055725/https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/913144-roblox-dev-arrested-developer-who-is-arnold-castillo-jadon-shedletsky \|archive-date=Jul 25, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=Game Revolution}}</ref> It is also known that ID verification mechanisms can be easily bypassed, which would enable underage children to access these features.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />		In July 2025, Roblox's CEO David Baszucki suggested that in the future dating features will be added to the platform for users aged 21 or older.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-07-09 \|title=The Story: Roblox and the 'Prehistoric Era' of Gaming w/ David Baszucki - TechStuff \|url=https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YW2cYqRprKx4i5a1dxH81 \|access-date=2025-09-09 \|website=Spotify}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news \|last=Baqery \|first=Mohsen \|date=Jul 30, 2025 \|title=Roblox CEO Has Suggested the Worst Idea Possible \|url=https://gamerant.com/roblox-ceo-worst-idea-dating-sim/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250805010736/https://gamerant.com/roblox-ceo-worst-idea-dating-sim/ \|archive-date=Aug 5, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=GameRant}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news \|last=Norton \|first=Brad \|date=Jul 15, 2025 \|title=Roblox CEO wants adults to use platform as a dating service \|url=https://www.dexerto.com/roblox/roblox-ceo-wants-adults-to-use-platform-as-a-dating-service-3226769/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250726183225/https://www.dexerto.com/roblox/roblox-ceo-wants-adults-to-use-platform-as-a-dating-service-3226769/ \|archive-date=Jul 26, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=Dexerto}}</ref> However some people have expressed concern at this idea, because at minimum 40% of the game's population is under 13 years old,<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Connor \|first=Jak \|date=Jul 29, 2025 \|title=Roblox CEO wants to add an in-game dating feature, despite 40% of players being under 13yrs old \|url=https://www.tweaktown.com/news/106712/roblox-ceo-wants-to-add-an-in-game-dating-feature-despite-40-of-players-being-under-13yrs-old/index.html \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251021205509/https://www.tweaktown.com/news/106712/roblox-ceo-wants-to-add-an-in-game-dating-feature-despite-40-of-players-being-under-13yrs-old/index.html \|archive-date=21 Oct 2025\|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=TweakTown}}</ref> and a further 16% of users are between 13 and 16 years old.<ref name=":32">{{Cite news \|last=Tan \|first=Nicholas \|date=Nov 10, 2022 \|title=Roblox Dev Arrested for Kidnapping: Who is Arnold Castillo (aka Jadon Shedletsky)? \|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/913144-roblox-dev-arrested-developer-who-is-arnold-castillo-jadon-shedletsky \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250725055725/https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/913144-roblox-dev-arrested-developer-who-is-arnold-castillo-jadon-shedletsky \|archive-date=Jul 25, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=Game Revolution}}</ref> It is also known that ID verification mechanisms can be easily bypassed, which would enable underage children to access these features.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

	<!-- These concerns about ID verification / age-restricted features are not really related to child predators and should be moved to a different article --><!-- Improve these two pieces of information about how the platform handles child predators and make the prose / context better -->In August 2025, the platform integrated the open-source AI-powered system (Sentinel) to spy on chats.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ortutay \|first=Barbara \|date=Aug 7, 2025 \|title=Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats \|url=https://apnews.com/article/roblox-grooming-messages-ai-kids-teens-9e9d4131d46b80eead3e57b1110d48eb \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250810175337/https://apnews.com/article/roblox-grooming-messages-ai-kids-teens-9e9d4131d46b80eead3e57b1110d48eb \|archive-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=Associated Press}}</ref> In the same month, [[Roblox]] announced their collaboration with law enforcement according to a blog post.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web \|last=Kaufman \|first=Matt \|date=Aug 7, 2025 \|title=How Roblox Partners With Law Enforcement \|url=https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/08/how-roblox-partners-law-enforcement \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=Roblox Blog}}</ref>		<!-- These concerns about ID verification / age-restricted features are not really related to child predators and should be moved to a different article --><!-- Improve these two pieces of information about how the platform handles child predators and make the prose / context better -->In August 2025, the platform integrated the open-source AI-powered system (Sentinel) to spy on chats.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Ortutay \|first=Barbara \|date=Aug 7, 2025 \|title=Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats \|url=https://apnews.com/article/roblox-grooming-messages-ai-kids-teens-9e9d4131d46b80eead3e57b1110d48eb \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250810175337/https://apnews.com/article/roblox-grooming-messages-ai-kids-teens-9e9d4131d46b80eead3e57b1110d48eb \|archive-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=Associated Press}}</ref> In the same month, [[Roblox]] announced their collaboration with law enforcement according to a blog post.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web \|last=Kaufman \|first=Matt \|date=Aug 7, 2025 \|title=How Roblox Partners With Law Enforcement \|url=https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/08/how-roblox-partners-law-enforcement \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=Roblox Blog}}</ref>

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	No online platform is immune to child predators, especially those geared towards minor audiences. However, Roblox has an extensive history of poorly handling child predators.<!-- The top part of the article should be a summary / introduction of the whole article content. At the moment, the following two sentences aren't really related to child predators or issues relating to _lack_ of moderation, so they should probably be removed or put in a separate article. -->		No online platform is immune to child predators, especially those geared towards minor audiences. However, Roblox has an extensive history of poorly handling child predators.<!-- The top part of the article should be a summary / introduction of the whole article content. At the moment, the following two sentences aren't really related to child predators or issues relating to _lack_ of moderation, so they should probably be removed or put in a separate article. -->

	Since [[Roblox]] launched in 2004, both its automated and human aspects of moderation have been problematic for its users. Notable issues range from Roblox's obscene chat filter that limit communication on the platform,<ref>{{Cite web \|~~last~~=u/Gregheffley95 \|date=Feb 26, 2021 \|title=Roblox censors almost everything \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/lsxpex/roblox_censors_almost_everything/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619214011/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/lsxpex/roblox_censors_almost_everything/ \|archive-date=Jun 19, 2023 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Mar 7, 2017 \|title=Why the hell are numbers censored! \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/5y0w3z/why_the_hell_are_numbers_censored/ \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]] - r/Roblox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|~~last~~=JParty \|date=Feb 24, 2017 \|title=Updates to Chat Privacy API + New Account Indicators + Changes to Text Filtering APIs \|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-chat-privacy-api-new-account-indicators-changes-to-text-filtering-apis/33867 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=Roblox Dev Forum}}</ref>, inconsistent enforcement of guidelines, and the indirect encouragement of illegal behaviors on the platform intended for young audiences.<ref>{{Cite web \|~~last~~=Schlep \|date=Jan 9, 2024 \|title=this simulator should NOT be on roblox... \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMdacOJxmjU \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|~~last~~=Schlep \|date=Apr 14, 2024 \|title=Roblox Needs to BAN These Games... \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE3FeYfJOhw \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>		Since [[Roblox]] launched in 2004, both its automated and human aspects of moderation have been problematic for its users. Notable issues range from Roblox's obscene chat filter that limit communication on the platform,<ref>{{Cite web \|author=u/Gregheffley95 \|date=Feb 26, 2021 \|title=Roblox censors almost everything \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/lsxpex/roblox_censors_almost_everything/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619214011/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/lsxpex/roblox_censors_almost_everything/ \|archive-date=Jun 19, 2023 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Mar 7, 2017 \|title=Why the hell are numbers censored! \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/5y0w3z/why_the_hell_are_numbers_censored/ \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]] - r/Roblox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=JParty \|date=Feb 24, 2017 \|title=Updates to Chat Privacy API + New Account Indicators + Changes to Text Filtering APIs \|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-chat-privacy-api-new-account-indicators-changes-to-text-filtering-apis/33867 \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=Roblox Dev Forum}}</ref>, inconsistent enforcement of guidelines, and the indirect encouragement of illegal behaviors on the platform intended for young audiences.<ref>{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Jan 9, 2024 \|title=this simulator should NOT be on roblox... \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMdacOJxmjU \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Apr 14, 2024 \|title=Roblox Needs to BAN These Games... \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE3FeYfJOhw \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref>

	==Platform features==<!-- Add more information about various features/flaws of the platform to give context to the rest of article. For example Roblox's recent change to make all unrated experiences no longer be publicly accessible, or the various details about parental controls, 13+ voice chat, external links, chat privacy, etc. -->		==Platform features==<!-- Add more information about various features/flaws of the platform to give context to the rest of article. For example Roblox's recent change to make all unrated experiences no longer be publicly accessible, or the various details about parental controls, 13+ voice chat, external links, chat privacy, etc. -->
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	Roblox threatened the content creator Schlep with litigation over vigilantism.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web \|~~last~~=Schlep \|date=Aug 9, 2025 \|title=Roblox Is Threatening to Sue Me For Protecting Kids \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMqAw_NjHK8&t \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|last=Huang \|first=Marcus \|date=Aug 9, 2025 \|title=Roblox YouTuber Battles Child Predators {{!}} Accounts Terminated Amid Backlash \|url=https://leveluptalk.com/news/roblox-youtuber-fights-child-predators-banned/ \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=Level Up Talk}}</ref><ref name=":12" /> Schlep cited that neglect from Roblox's moderation team was the reason for his actions.<ref name=":02" /> In response to Roblox's submission of a cease and desist notice to Schlep,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=Schlep on X: "Every account I've ever made on Roblox has been terminated... \|url=https://x.com/RealSchlep/status/1954101415564951680 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":02" /> the platform was condemned by the community and California 17<sup>th</sup> Congressional District Representative Ro Khanna,<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Horetski \|first=Dylan \|date=Aug 13, 2025 \|title=Congressman steps in after Roblox threatens to sue & bans “predator hunter” YouTuber Schlep \|url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/congressman-steps-in-after-roblox-threatens-to-sue-bans-predator-hunter-youtuber-schlep-3237759/ \|access-date=Aug 13, 2025 \|work=Dexerto}}</ref> and consumers promoted a hashtag #FreeSchlep in an attempt to get Schlep's account reinstated.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-11 \|title=Schlep on X: "wow its trending again. 3 days in a row now I was lowkey ... \|url=https://x.com/RealSchlep/status/1954982451350008298 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref> The movement also received support from popular Roblox YouTuber KreekCraft.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=KreekCraft on X: "Roblox Schlep situation" / X \|url=https://x.com/KreekCraft/status/1954215182311297365 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-10 \|title=Roblox Banned Schlep - YouTube \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKOYXcYmxow \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=YouTube}}</ref> Furthermore, Roblox outlawed vigilante groups on their platform,<ref name=":12" /> causing vigilante group RoCatchers, a predator-catching group, to disband.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=RoCatchers on X: "We sadly have to disband what we're doing on here. ... \|url=https://x.com/RoCatchers/status/1954221211581301201 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref>		Roblox threatened the content creator Schlep with litigation over vigilantism.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web \|author=Schlep \|date=Aug 9, 2025 \|title=Roblox Is Threatening to Sue Me For Protecting Kids \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMqAw_NjHK8&t \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news \|last=Huang \|first=Marcus \|date=Aug 9, 2025 \|title=Roblox YouTuber Battles Child Predators {{!}} Accounts Terminated Amid Backlash \|url=https://leveluptalk.com/news/roblox-youtuber-fights-child-predators-banned/ \|access-date=Aug 10, 2025 \|work=Level Up Talk}}</ref><ref name=":12" /> Schlep cited that neglect from Roblox's moderation team was the reason for his actions.<ref name=":02" /> In response to Roblox's submission of a cease and desist notice to Schlep,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=Schlep on X: "Every account I've ever made on Roblox has been terminated... \|url=https://x.com/RealSchlep/status/1954101415564951680 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":02" /> the platform was condemned by the community and California 17<sup>th</sup> Congressional District Representative Ro Khanna,<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Horetski \|first=Dylan \|date=Aug 13, 2025 \|title=Congressman steps in after Roblox threatens to sue & bans “predator hunter” YouTuber Schlep \|url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/congressman-steps-in-after-roblox-threatens-to-sue-bans-predator-hunter-youtuber-schlep-3237759/ \|access-date=Aug 13, 2025 \|work=Dexerto}}</ref> and consumers promoted a hashtag #FreeSchlep in an attempt to get Schlep's account reinstated.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-11 \|title=Schlep on X: "wow its trending again. 3 days in a row now I was lowkey ... \|url=https://x.com/RealSchlep/status/1954982451350008298 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref> The movement also received support from popular Roblox YouTuber KreekCraft.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=KreekCraft on X: "Roblox Schlep situation" / X \|url=https://x.com/KreekCraft/status/1954215182311297365 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-10 \|title=Roblox Banned Schlep - YouTube \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKOYXcYmxow \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=YouTube}}</ref> Furthermore, Roblox outlawed vigilante groups on their platform,<ref name=":12" /> causing vigilante group RoCatchers, a predator-catching group, to disband.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2025-08-09 \|title=RoCatchers on X: "We sadly have to disband what we're doing on here. ... \|url=https://x.com/RoCatchers/status/1954221211581301201 \|url-status=live \|access-date=2025-08-12 \|website=X}}</ref>

	==="Condo" games===		==="Condo" games===

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	===''State v. Matthew Naval'' (April to June 2025)===		===''State v. Matthew Naval'' (April to June 2025)===
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	Matthew Macatuno Naval allegedly abducted a 10-year-old girl soon after meeting her on Roblox,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe \|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/girl-10-allegedly-kidnapped-by-man-who-messaged-on-roblox \|website=Los Angeles Times \|date=2025-04-16 \|access-date=2025-08-18 \|url-status=live \|first=Kaitlyn \|last=Huamani \|url-access=subscription \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819041136/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/girl-10-allegedly-kidnapped-by-man-who-messaged-on-roblox \|archive-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref name=":46">{{Cite web \|title=California man accused of kidnapping 10-year-old he met on Roblox \|url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/california-man-accused-of-kidnapping-10-year-old-he-met-on-roblox/3807102/ \|website=NBC San Diego \|date=2025-04-17 \|first=Viola \|last=Flowers \|access-date=2025-08-18 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819041723/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/california-man-accused-of-kidnapping-10-year-old-he-met-on-roblox/3807102/ \|archive-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref name=":47">{{Cite web \|title=Elk Grove man accused of kidnapping missing child after meeting her on Roblox \|url=https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/missing-kern-county-child-found-elk-grove-suspected-kidnapper/103-53c26187-7d46-4b43-964a-1010c1bf07c5 \|website=ABC 10 \|date=2025-04-14 \|access-date=2025-08-18 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819043626/https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/missing-kern-county-child-found-elk-grove-suspected-kidnapper/103-53c26187-7d46-4b43-964a-1010c1bf07c5 \|archive-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> and he was charged with one count of kidnapping, one count of kidnapping a child under 14 to commit sex acts, two counts of committing sex acts with a child under 14, one count of showing sexual content to a minor, and two counts related to contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sex act.<ref name=":48">{{Cite web \|title=Man accused of kidnapping Taft girl held on $1.35M bail \|url=https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/man-accused-of-kidnapping-taft-girl-charged-with-7-felonies/ ~~\|website=KGET.com \|date=2025-04-18 \|first1=Jason \|last2=Huh \|first2=Jenny \|access-date=2025-08-18~~ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819043054/https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/man-accused-of-kidnapping-taft-girl-charged-with-7-felonies/ \|archive-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> According to police, the survivor was found in a car at an Elk Grove strip mall over 250 miles from her home in Taft, and police returned her to her family.<ref name=":46" /><ref name=":47" /> Representing the severity of the charges against Naval, his bail was listed at about US$1.35 million.<ref name=":48" />		Matthew Macatuno Naval allegedly abducted a 10-year-old girl soon after meeting her on Roblox,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Girl was kidnapped by man who messaged her on Roblox, officials say. 10-year-old found safe \|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/girl-10-allegedly-kidnapped-by-man-who-messaged-on-roblox \|website=Los Angeles Times \|date=2025-04-16 \|access-date=2025-08-18 \|url-status=live \|first=Kaitlyn \|last=Huamani \|url-access=subscription \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819041136/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-16/girl-10-allegedly-kidnapped-by-man-who-messaged-on-roblox \|archive-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref name=":46">{{Cite web \|title=California man accused of kidnapping 10-year-old he met on Roblox \|url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/california-man-accused-of-kidnapping-10-year-old-he-met-on-roblox/3807102/ \|website=NBC San Diego \|date=2025-04-17 \|first=Viola \|last=Flowers \|access-date=2025-08-18 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819041723/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/california-man-accused-of-kidnapping-10-year-old-he-met-on-roblox/3807102/ \|archive-date=2025-08-19}}</ref><ref name=":47">{{Cite web \|title=Elk Grove man accused of kidnapping missing child after meeting her on Roblox \|url=https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/missing-kern-county-child-found-elk-grove-suspected-kidnapper/103-53c26187-7d46-4b43-964a-1010c1bf07c5 \|website=ABC 10 \|date=2025-04-14 \|access-date=2025-08-18 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819043626/https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/elk-grove/missing-kern-county-child-found-elk-grove-suspected-kidnapper/103-53c26187-7d46-4b43-964a-1010c1bf07c5 \|archive-date=2025-08-19}}</ref> and he was charged with one count of kidnapping, one count of kidnapping a child under 14 to commit sex acts, two counts of committing sex acts with a child under 14, one count of showing sexual content to a minor, and two counts related to contacting a minor with the intent to commit a sex act.<ref name=":48">{{Cite web \|last=Kotowski \|first1=Jason \|last2=Huh \|first2=Jenny \|date=2025-04-18 \|title=Man accused of kidnapping Taft girl held on $1.35M bail \|url=https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/man-accused-of-kidnapping-taft-girl-charged-with-7-felonies/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250819043054/https://www.kget.com/news/crime-watch/man-accused-of-kidnapping-taft-girl-charged-with-7-felonies/ \|archive-date=2025-08-19 \|access-date=2025-08-18 \|website=KGET.com}}</ref> According to police, the survivor was found in a car at an Elk Grove strip mall over 250 miles from her home in Taft, and police returned her to her family.<ref name=":46" /><ref name=":47" /> Representing the severity of the charges against Naval, his bail was listed at about US$1.35 million.<ref name=":48" />
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	Beyond a questionable chat filtering system that both over-moderates content,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=u/TrXploit \|date=Oct 30, 2023 \|title=It's just for me, or the filter got worse? \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/17jxexz/its_just_for_me_or_the_filter_got_worse/ \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=[[Reddit]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260221184403/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/17jxexz/its_just_for_me_or_the_filter_got_worse/ \|archive-date=21 Feb 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=FUJiCHROME \|date=Jun 1, 2024 \|title=Chat filter has gotten noticeably worse in the past week \|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/chat-filter-has-gotten-noticeably-worse-in-the-past-week/3038806/ \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=[[Roblox]] Developer Forums \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250903181546/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/chat-filter-has-gotten-noticeably-worse-in-the-past-week/3038806 \|archive-date=3 Sep 2025}}</ref> as well as being capable of being easily bypassed,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=retalberisha \|date=Jun 1, 2025 \|title=bypasses chat \|url=https://scriptblox.com/script/Universal-Script-bypasses-chat-38352 \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=ScriptBlox}}</ref> Roblox has historically underinvested in adequate moderation for its user base. The moderation team is excessively small compared to its competitors, a documented 100-200 moderation on-staff compared to [[Fortnite]]'s 1,000+ and [[Minecraft]]'s 500+ members on the moderation staff.{{Citation needed\|reason=Existing source is on [[source blacklist]]}}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=Sep 17, 2024 \|title=Why is Roblox moderation so bad? \|url=https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/why-is-roblox-moderation-so-bad/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|website=Games Learning Society \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251018075436/https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/why-is-roblox-moderation-so-bad/ \|archive-date=18 Oct 2025}}</ref><!--I don't feel so confident about this source, so if we can get something that feels more concrete, I would appreciate it, since this is some vital data. - Unknown		Beyond a questionable chat filtering system that both over-moderates content,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=u/TrXploit \|date=Oct 30, 2023 \|title=It's just for me, or the filter got worse? \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/17jxexz/its_just_for_me_or_the_filter_got_worse/ \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=[[Reddit]] \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260221184403/https://old.reddit.com/r/roblox/comments/17jxexz/its_just_for_me_or_the_filter_got_worse/ \|archive-date=21 Feb 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=FUJiCHROME \|date=Jun 1, 2024 \|title=Chat filter has gotten noticeably worse in the past week \|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/chat-filter-has-gotten-noticeably-worse-in-the-past-week/3038806/ \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=[[Roblox]] Developer Forums \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250903181546/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/chat-filter-has-gotten-noticeably-worse-in-the-past-week/3038806 \|archive-date=3 Sep 2025}}</ref> as well as being capable of being easily bypassed,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=retalberisha \|date=Jun 1, 2025 \|title=bypasses chat \|url=https://scriptblox.com/script/Universal-Script-bypasses-chat-38352 \|access-date=Jan 29, 2026 \|website=ScriptBlox}}</ref> Roblox has historically underinvested in adequate moderation for its user base. The moderation team is excessively small compared to its competitors, a documented 100-200 moderation on-staff compared to [[Fortnite]]'s 1,000+ and [[Minecraft]]'s 500+ members on the moderation staff.{{Citation needed\|reason=Existing source is on [[source blacklist]]}}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=Sep 17, 2024 \|title=Why is Roblox moderation so bad? \|url=https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/why-is-roblox-moderation-so-bad/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|website=Games Learning Society \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251018075436/https://www.gameslearningsociety.org/why-is-roblox-moderation-so-bad/ \|archive-date=18 Oct 2025}}</ref><!--I don't feel so confident about this source, so if we can get something that feels more concrete, I would appreciate it, since this is some vital data. - Unknown

	Considering the source is on a blacklist, it is definitely a good idea to replace it... - JamesTDG--> Combined with a lack of investment in adequate moderation tools,<ref>{{Cite news \|date=Jul 24, 2024 \|title=All Roblox Controversies Explained (2024) \|url=https://screenrant.com/roblox-controversies-moderation-bad/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=ScreenRant \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260124001406/https://screenrant.com/roblox-controversies-moderation-bad/ \|archive-date=24 Jan 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Apr 9, 2024 \|title=Roblox VC moderation is terrible \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ROBLOXBans/comments/1c05qqs/roblox_vc_moderation_is_terrible/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]] - r/ROBLOXBans}}</ref> it has become responsible for an excess of younger audiences being harmed on the platform.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Dinunzio \|first=Caitlin \|date=Dec 21, 2021 \|title=Roblox Accused Of Being Unsafe For Children In Viral Video \|url=https://screenrant.com/roblox-accusations-safety-children-people-make-games/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=ScreenRant \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230408045715/https://screenrant.com/roblox-accusations-safety-children-people-make-games/ \|archive-date=8 Apr 2023}}</ref> <!-- This is a strong claim, it should be backed up with evidence e.g. that Roblox are underinvesting, that there are things they could be doing that they are not doing, and people are being harmed by the particular attack vectors that are left open by Roblox not doing things -->		Considering the source is on a blacklist, it is definitely a good idea to replace it... - JamesTDG--> Combined with a lack of investment in adequate moderation tools,<ref>{{Cite news \|date=Jul 24, 2024 \|title=All Roblox Controversies Explained (2024) \|url=https://screenrant.com/roblox-controversies-moderation-bad/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=ScreenRant \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260124001406/https://screenrant.com/roblox-controversies-moderation-bad/ \|archive-date=24 Jan 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=Apr 9, 2024 \|title=Roblox VC moderation is terrible \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/ROBLOXBans/comments/1c05qqs/roblox_vc_moderation_is_terrible/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|website=[[Reddit]] - r/ROBLOXBans \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260224112957/https://old.reddit.com/r/ROBLOXBans/comments/1c05qqs/roblox_vc_moderation_is_terrible/ \|archive-date=24 Feb 2026}}</ref> it has become responsible for an excess of younger audiences being harmed on the platform.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Dinunzio \|first=Caitlin \|date=Dec 21, 2021 \|title=Roblox Accused Of Being Unsafe For Children In Viral Video \|url=https://screenrant.com/roblox-accusations-safety-children-people-make-games/ \|access-date=Aug 11, 2025 \|work=ScreenRant \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230408045715/https://screenrant.com/roblox-accusations-safety-children-people-make-games/ \|archive-date=8 Apr 2023}}</ref> <!-- This is a strong claim, it should be backed up with evidence e.g. that Roblox are underinvesting, that there are things they could be doing that they are not doing, and people are being harmed by the particular attack vectors that are left open by Roblox not doing things -->

	Reported by Hindenburg Research, the platform outsources its moderation to call centers within Asia, many of which are paid poorly and often lack the literacy to adequately handle cases,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web \|date=Oct 8, 2024 \|title=Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids \|url=https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ \|access-date=Aug 13, 2025 \|website=Hindenburg Research \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260107052726/https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ \|archive-date=7 Jan 2026}}</ref> and their systems required multiple offenses to even incite a temporary ban. The former moderator they interviewed cited their poor resources as a key issue as to why he would refuse to let any kids he knew to play the game.<!--https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ Mentions how there are several accounts that use the names of known pedophiles-->		Reported by Hindenburg Research, the platform outsources its moderation to call centers within Asia, many of which are paid poorly and often lack the literacy to adequately handle cases,<ref name=":5">{{Cite web \|date=Oct 8, 2024 \|title=Roblox: Inflated Key Metrics For Wall Street And A Pedophile Hellscape For Kids \|url=https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ \|access-date=Aug 13, 2025 \|website=Hindenburg Research \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260107052726/https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ \|archive-date=7 Jan 2026}}</ref> and their systems required multiple offenses to even incite a temporary ban. The former moderator they interviewed cited their poor resources as a key issue as to why he would refuse to let any kids he knew to play the game.<!--https://hindenburgresearch.com/roblox/ Mentions how there are several accounts that use the names of known pedophiles-->