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*User freedom: Documented in section 11 of the Roblox Terms of Use,<ref>https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use</ref><!-- Not interested in fishing up this just yet, focused too much energy on the problematic moderation section. - JamesTDG --> the user agrees to resolve disputes through Mandatory Informal Dispute Resolution (MIDR).<ref>https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use#dispute-resolution-user-roblox</ref><!-- Fix this. --> If MIDR does not resolve a dispute, users within the United States are forced to proceed under [[Forced arbitration|binding arbitration]]. In order to initiate MIDR, users are required to send a physically-written notice by certified mail or through Federal Express.<!-- Reminds me a LOT about the process to can one's own gym membership... --> | *User freedom: Documented in section 11 of the Roblox Terms of Use,<ref>https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use#dispute-resolution-user-roblox</ref><!-- Not interested in fishing up this just yet, focused too much energy on the problematic moderation section. - JamesTDG --> the user agrees to resolve disputes through Mandatory Informal Dispute Resolution (MIDR).<ref>https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use#dispute-resolution-user-roblox</ref><!-- Fix this. --> If MIDR does not resolve a dispute, users within the United States are forced to proceed under [[Forced arbitration|binding arbitration]]. In order to initiate MIDR, users are required to send a physically-written notice by certified mail or through Federal Express.<!-- Reminds me a LOT about the process to can one's own gym membership... --> | ||
*User privacy: All Roblox-related operations must, to some extent, occur on Roblox-owned servers (for example: it is near impossible to play a Roblox game without interacting with the Roblox servers). Roblox servers are not end to end encrypted''[citation needed]'', allowing possible vulnerabilities. Roblox explicitly states that they monitor all user activity to see if it complies with their rules<ref>{{Cite web |title=Restricted Content Policy |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004630823-Roblox-Privacy-and-Cookie-Policy#posting-content |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=Roblox |at=Posting content}}</ref>. | *User privacy: All Roblox-related operations must, to some extent, occur on Roblox-owned servers (for example: it is near impossible to play a Roblox game without interacting with the Roblox servers). Roblox servers are not end to end encrypted''[citation needed]'', allowing possible vulnerabilities. Roblox explicitly states that they monitor all user activity to see if it complies with their rules<ref>{{Cite web |title=Restricted Content Policy |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004630823-Roblox-Privacy-and-Cookie-Policy#posting-content |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=Roblox |at=Posting content}}</ref>. | ||
*Business model: Profits off of an exclusive currency purchased with real-world currency called ''Robux'', often used an an intermediary for microtransactions on the platform for user-generated content (UGC) such as cosmetics. Known to also make money off of collaborations that function as advertisements, such as with Ikea.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Jun 3, 2024 |title=IKEA is opening a new store on Roblox… and you could be paid to work there! |url=https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/newsroom/corporate-news/ikea-is-opening-a-new-store-on-roblox-pub8a9272d0/ |access-date=Aug 10, 2025 |website=Ikea}}</ref> | *Business model: Profits off of an exclusive currency purchased with real-world currency called ''Robux'', often used an an intermediary for microtransactions on the platform for user-generated content (UGC) such as cosmetics. Known to also make money off of collaborations that function as advertisements, such as with Ikea.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Jun 3, 2024 |title=IKEA is opening a new store on Roblox… and you could be paid to work there! |url=https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/newsroom/corporate-news/ikea-is-opening-a-new-store-on-roblox-pub8a9272d0/ |access-date=Aug 10, 2025 |website=Ikea}}</ref> | ||
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*Other information: The Roblox Corporation can terminate (delete) a user's account as long as they believe they are violating the Terms of Use. Termination can not be revoked.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Last updated 25 Jul 2025 |title=Roblox Terms of Use |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use |url-status=live |access-date=Aug 12 2025 |website=Roblox |page=Section 2}}</ref> A terminated user will lose every single thing they own on Roblox along with their account, including what they purchased with Robux, Roblox's premium currency. | *Other information: The Roblox Corporation can terminate (delete) a user's account as long as they believe they are violating the Terms of Use. Termination can not be revoked.<ref>{{Cite web |date=Last updated 25 Jul 2025 |title=Roblox Terms of Use |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use |url-status=live |access-date=Aug 12 2025 |website=Roblox |page=Section 2}}</ref> A terminated user will lose every single thing they own on Roblox along with their account, including what they purchased with Robux, Roblox's premium currency. | ||
== Monetization == | ==Monetization== | ||
Roblox is a free game which features in-game purchases made through the premium currency of Robux. Things on Roblox which can be purchased with Robux include new accessories, exclusive content in certain games, and even the ability to access certain games. All items purchased on Roblox are stored on Roblox servers alone, meaning that Roblox has the ability to modify or even delete the items you own. | Roblox is a free game which features in-game purchases made through the premium currency of Robux. Things on Roblox which can be purchased with Robux include new accessories, exclusive content in certain games, and even the ability to access certain games. All items purchased on Roblox are stored on Roblox servers alone, meaning that Roblox has the ability to modify or even delete the items you own. | ||
On September 9th, 2021, Roblox launched an automated process for users to receive Robux back for items they had bought which had been deleted or otherwise moderated <ref>https://www.roblox.com/modcreditagreement/974158ba-99f0-4915-8fde-5b07b3cbbe09</ref> <!-- May not be a sufficient source but it's all I found after looking. -->. Until then, there was no refund method in place. | |||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
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According to Ruben Sim, the Roblox report system (which allows users to 'report' rule-violating behavior to Roblox moderators) often had a success rate of 0%, even when obviously rule-violating accounts possessing usernames which were distorted versions of minor-sexualizing phrases such as "14 year old slut".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sim |first=Ruben |date=Dec 22 2023 |title=Do Roblox Reports Really Work? |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-s0sLZ4oJA&ab_channel=RubenSim |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=Youtube |type=Video}}</ref><!-- A single YouTube video is a poor source, consider getting more citations as to the inefficiency of Roblox reporting. --> | According to Ruben Sim, the Roblox report system (which allows users to 'report' rule-violating behavior to Roblox moderators) often had a success rate of 0%, even when obviously rule-violating accounts possessing usernames which were distorted versions of minor-sexualizing phrases such as "14 year old slut".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sim |first=Ruben |date=Dec 22 2023 |title=Do Roblox Reports Really Work? |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-s0sLZ4oJA&ab_channel=RubenSim |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=Youtube |type=Video}}</ref><!-- A single YouTube video is a poor source, consider getting more citations as to the inefficiency of Roblox reporting. --> | ||
==== Condo Games ==== | ====Condo Games==== | ||
"Condo" games on Roblox are a type of game which simulates sex between Roblox avatars. According to the policies on Romantic and Sexual Content, "Any content which explicitly [depicts] sexual content or nudity is against the rules of Roblox".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Restricted Content Policy |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/15869919570708-Restricted-Content-Policy |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=Roblox |at=Romantic and Sexual Content}}</ref> Due to the rule-violating nature of these games and how they can harm the fanbase of Roblox, due to the fanbase of Roblox being overwhelmingly composed of young children''[citation needed]'', they are often removed by Roblox moderation. | "Condo" games on Roblox are a type of game which simulates sex between Roblox avatars. According to the policies on Romantic and Sexual Content, "Any content which explicitly [depicts] sexual content or nudity is against the rules of Roblox".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Restricted Content Policy |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/15869919570708-Restricted-Content-Policy |url-status=live |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |website=Roblox |at=Romantic and Sexual Content}}</ref> Due to the rule-violating nature of these games and how they can harm the fanbase of Roblox, due to the fanbase of Roblox being overwhelmingly composed of young children''[citation needed]'', they are often removed by Roblox moderation. | ||