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Roblox breeds toxicity.

by ralmidani 5y ago

MrPatan 5y ago
can you elaborate? I have a kid that soon may want to start with it.
- vb6sp6 5y ago
  He is being a bit hysterical. That toxic little shit would be a toxic little shit on a basketball court or whatever too
  - idinnoaname 5y ago
    I don’t know if I agree with this. Roblox gives kids a lot of freedom, and a the community supports this. Sports ball teams provide discipline and structure to a kids life, and also enforces a sort of peer-governing effect that roblox doesn’t. There’s also a coach who will (hopefully) tell them to stop being jerks to each other, or the random kid who sticks up for the people who are being jerked. I’m not saying that changing the game that’s played will change a little shit into a little angel, just saying from experience that if you give kids a bit of direction and incentive, they’re often more willing to do what’s perceived as the “right thing”. For what it’s worth, the toxic behavior this kid is exhibiting, was probably learned in a way that was perceived as acceptable behavior, thus the “right thing” as far as they understand. Whoops typed way more than I expected, and this is pre-coffee, so I hope it made sense! :)
- ralmidani 5y ago
  Roblox encourages materialism, hoarding, jealousy, and selfishness. Being able to buy in-game currency at a brick and mortar store is especially offensive and toxic. Animal Crossing does encourage some bad tendencies, as well, but it also balances it with positive aspects like nature (don’t try to get too much wood out of a tree at once, or it will become a stump), design, and crafting. And as far as I know, there is no official way to buy in-game currency. Animal Crossing may not be “free”, but it is less likely to bring out the worst aspects in kids.
- watwut 5y ago
  It is platform for games tailored to kids. A lot of it is essentially role play - canvas for imaginative play. A lot of it are essentially simple short games. If they play with friends, then it all depends on who the friends are. With strangers, it is hit or miss, but overall significantly better environment then valorant, pubg or other "real" games. The stakes are lower, so toxicity is lower. But of course, we explained before hand and check on occasionally what is going on socially with them. It is for free, but you can get stuff for money. We explained the kids we don't pay and why, so far there were no issues.

Roblox breeds toxicity.

MrPatan 5y ago

can you elaborate? I have a kid that soon may want to start with it.

vb6sp6 5y ago
He is being a bit hysterical. That toxic little shit would be a toxic little shit on a basketball court or whatever too
- idinnoaname 5y ago
  I don’t know if I agree with this. Roblox gives kids a lot of freedom, and a the community supports this. Sports ball teams provide discipline and structure to a kids life, and also enforces a sort of peer-governing effect that roblox doesn’t. There’s also a coach who will (hopefully) tell them to stop being jerks to each other, or the random kid who sticks up for the people who are being jerked. I’m not saying that changing the game that’s played will change a little shit into a little angel, just saying from experience that if you give kids a bit of direction and incentive, they’re often more willing to do what’s perceived as the “right thing”. For what it’s worth, the toxic behavior this kid is exhibiting, was probably learned in a way that was perceived as acceptable behavior, thus the “right thing” as far as they understand. Whoops typed way more than I expected, and this is pre-coffee, so I hope it made sense! :)
ralmidani 5y ago
Roblox encourages materialism, hoarding, jealousy, and selfishness. Being able to buy in-game currency at a brick and mortar store is especially offensive and toxic. Animal Crossing does encourage some bad tendencies, as well, but it also balances it with positive aspects like nature (don’t try to get too much wood out of a tree at once, or it will become a stump), design, and crafting. And as far as I know, there is no official way to buy in-game currency. Animal Crossing may not be “free”, but it is less likely to bring out the worst aspects in kids.
watwut 5y ago
It is platform for games tailored to kids. A lot of it is essentially role play - canvas for imaginative play. A lot of it are essentially simple short games. If they play with friends, then it all depends on who the friends are. With strangers, it is hit or miss, but overall significantly better environment then valorant, pubg or other "real" games. The stakes are lower, so toxicity is lower. But of course, we explained before hand and check on occasionally what is going on socially with them. It is for free, but you can get stuff for money. We explained the kids we don't pay and why, so far there were no issues.