TECHNOLOGY: Roblox introduces age-appropriate access — we nuked it

Monday, April 20, 2026

https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/13/roblox-introduces-kids-and-select-accounts-for-age-appropriate-access-to-games-and-chat/

Roblox introduces ‘Kids’ and ‘Select’ accounts for age-appropriate access to games and chat
Aisha Malik
5:15 AM PDT · April 13, 2026

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The move comes as Roblox implemented mandatory age checks in January for all users who want to access chats. The same age-check technology will be used to assign users to these new accounts. As part of the changes, users who haven’t completed age checks will only be able to play a selection of games rated for younger audiences.

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​We “solved” the ROBLOX problem by nuking it. Argh!

I think that we don’t have to wait for app developers to fix their app.  ROBLOX was a “near and present danger”. ROBLOX app developers were too slow to fix it.  So we did.  No need for Gooferment diktats!  Parents just need to take control.

Argh!

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