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Not part of the under 16 ban, Australian social media ban criticized as new lawsuit claims Roblox and Discord collectively fuel online abuse

The landmark social media ban in Australia for users under the age of 16 is facing sharp scrutiny. It comes after a new class-action lawsuit in California, United States, exposes Roblox and Discord to ...
Pocket Gamer.Biz

Update: Roblox and Discord hit with lawsuit over alleged sexual exploitation of minor

Roblox and Discord are being sued in California over claims that they enabled the sexual harassment and exploitation of a minor referred to as 'Jane Doe'. The lawsuit alleged that both platforms ...
The Toowoomba Chronicle

Roblox, Discord: More platforms face Aussie social media ban

The online safety watchdog is vowing the list of sites that will be banned from December 10 – including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, Threads, X, Reddit and Kick – won’t be “set and ...
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Why are gaming platforms like Steam, Twitch, Discord, and Roblox being treated as Social Media under Australia’s new ban?

A surprising range of digital platforms, including some popular gaming hubs like Steam, Twitch, Discord and Roblox, are under the Australian government’s scrutiny. It comes after the ground-breaking ...
Townsville Bulletin

Roblox, Discord: More platforms face Aussie social media ban

Roblox sits “on the line” between gaming and social media as Australia’s landmark under-16s ban takes shape, with the watchdog promising more platforms could follow. The online safety watchdog is ...