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It’s disgusting that such a large portion of the tech sector is laser focused on finding new ways to exploit kids.
by tiahura 3y ago
It’s disgusting that such a large portion of the tech sector is laser focused on finding new ways to exploit kids.
- datenyan 3y agoRoblox in particular has a ... storied history of exploiting children [1, 2] for both direct and indirect profit. [1] https://www.classaction.org/news/roblox-lawsuit-alleges-entire-platform-built-around-exploitation-of-child-labor https://www.classaction.org/news/roblox-lawsuit-alleges-enti... [2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXlauRB1EQ&t=0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gXlauRB1EQ&t=0s
- defrost 3y agoBoth directly and indirectly .. Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms, Stalked by Men https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39476721 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39476721 talks about "virtual" pimping and grooming of minors, a number of platforms such as Roblex are honeypots for predators as they can literally pay for access to minors and buy in game merch for influence. The platforms are aware but veer towards the "we just get paid, it's not our role to play vice cop" wink wink.