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Breaking News! Roblox is now officially banned in Russia, and that, too, for a very legitimate reason. Here's everything you need to know.
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Explained: Why Russia bans US gaming platform Roblox
Russia bans Roblox due to alleged LGBTQ content and safety concerns linked to the US gaming platform. The move affects millions of Russian players and sparks debate over online freedom, child protection,
Roblox, which averaged 151.5 million daily active users in the third quarter of this year, has been banned by several countries including Iraq and Turkey over concerns about predators exploiting the platform to abuse children.
Russia has blocked access to popular gaming platform Roblox due to concerns over child safety and extremism, including the spread of LGBT-related content. The country's media regulator said Roblox had become rife with "inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children", according to local news outlets.