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Honest or unrealistic? Roblox boss's online safety advice sparks debate


Hundreds of people contacted the BBC after Dave Baszucki spoke about safety on the hugely popular gaming platform.

Mr Baszucki also stressed the company took protecting its users extremely seriously and pointed out that "tens of millions" of people have "amazing experiences" on what is the UK's most popular gaming site for children aged eight to 12. Hundreds of people got in touch with the BBC after reading his comments: many said parents needed to take more responsibility, or highlighted how safe and enjoyable Roblox was for their children. Kathryn Foley said she was "impressed" with Mr Baszuki's "honesty" in his interview, and highlighted ongoing conversations she has with her nine-year-old daughter, Helene, about the platform.

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