1) Roblox is a highly tech driven company, much more so than a gaming driven company. I think there was probably internal excitement to be a pioneer in a new form of tech usage altogether
2) With that Silicon Valley mindset, this is a move fast and break things moment for them
3) I believe there are many people at Roblox who are deeply passionate about child safety, but it's clear there are others who see that simply as a roadblock to growth
4) All that said - the platform seems no worse for the wear on usage and probably no safer than it was either given the swiss cheese of this system
Great article.
Couple thoughts on this:
1) Roblox is a highly tech driven company, much more so than a gaming driven company. I think there was probably internal excitement to be a pioneer in a new form of tech usage altogether
2) With that Silicon Valley mindset, this is a move fast and break things moment for them
3) I believe there are many people at Roblox who are deeply passionate about child safety, but it's clear there are others who see that simply as a roadblock to growth
4) All that said - the platform seems no worse for the wear on usage and probably no safer than it was either given the swiss cheese of this system