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This attitude suggests a prioritization of growth and shareholder value over genuine child safety. The CEO’s comments appeared more focused on reassuring investors and protecting the platform’s monetization capabilities, rather than addressing the urgent need for stronger safeguards.
Monetization, Scale, and the Threat to Safety
Roblox’s extensive monetization model relies heavily on in-game purchases, which incentivizes the platform to keep users engaged—sometimes at the expense of safety. The CEO’s own admission that the platform’s enormous scale complicates safety efforts underscores a core issue: as the platform grows, so do its vulnerabilities.