Part 11/13:
The Urgency of Regulatory and Platform Reform
The current landscape demands action from platform providers. Roblox’s refusal to implement stricter content controls, combined with their punitive stance against vigilantes, suggests a troubling prioritization of profit over safety. The massive loss of market value following the platform’s decision to ban vigilantes underscores the financial implications of neglecting safety measures.
There is a pressing need for oversight and stricter regulations to ensure online environments prioritize the safety of their youngest users. Developers, moderators, and platform owners should be held accountable for controlling illegal and disturbing content.