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Russia's communications agency cited the presence of LGBTQ content on the platform as one of the reasons behind the ban.
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Russia has banned Roblox
The Russian government bans Roblox, citing distribution of extremist and terrorist content that adds to the platform's troubled year.
Breaking News! Roblox is now officially banned in Russia, and that, too, for a very legitimate reason. Here's everything you need to know.
The country, which has already placed restrictions on several US applications, has now banned a popular kids' gaming platform. Russia blocked access to Roblox, a US-based online gaming platform. The reason cited is based on the country's accusation that the platform distributes extremist materials and “LGBT propaganda.”
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Roblox has been banned in Russia due to LGBT content
It's unclear if the platform will be allowed to launch again in the country if it removes all LGBT themes. Russia holds a strong stance against the LGBT community, even going as far as calling it extremist.
Russia has banned Roblox in the country over fears that it is rife with inappropriate content that can "negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of
Rumors have been swirling that popular online gaming platform Roblox is shutting down. Roblox allows users to make a virtual universe and participate in millions of games and interactive environments. Some content is developed by Roblox, but a lot of it is ...
The online gaming platform Roblox has been banned in Russia, according to reporting by Russian state media, with authorities citing the presence of
When he was 15, Schlep, who does not share his last name for security reasons, says he attempted suicide. His mother reached out to Roblox demanding answers, but he says they just responded with a suicide hotline email. Schlep remained in the Roblox community and continued to build his YouTube channel as a family-friendly gamer.
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