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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. | ||