2025 was a year that saw some of the biggest games of the year go from obscurity to mainstream phenomenon - with Roblox leading the charge as the platform that captured the imagination of millions.
For many readers, it will be remembered for its struggles with child safety and online harassment - issues exacerbated by its vast user base of children, with over 150 million daily users under the age of 18. While some critics have long raised concerns about Roblox's lack of moderation on this young audience, the platform has faced intense scrutiny in recent months.
One player who gained notoriety for their experiences on Roblox was Sarah Martin, who wrote an article detailing her own week-long ordeal on the game. Her journey highlighted many of the issues that have long plagued online communities: harassment, bullying, and predatory behavior by some users.
Despite these challenges, the platform's influence shows no signs of waning - with its user base continuing to grow by millions each month.
But beyond Roblox, 2025 also saw a year marked by other major releases in the gaming world, including an epic showdown between gamers and the latest console releases from Sony and Microsoft.
For many readers, it will be remembered for its struggles with child safety and online harassment - issues exacerbated by its vast user base of children, with over 150 million daily users under the age of 18. While some critics have long raised concerns about Roblox's lack of moderation on this young audience, the platform has faced intense scrutiny in recent months.
One player who gained notoriety for their experiences on Roblox was Sarah Martin, who wrote an article detailing her own week-long ordeal on the game. Her journey highlighted many of the issues that have long plagued online communities: harassment, bullying, and predatory behavior by some users.
Despite these challenges, the platform's influence shows no signs of waning - with its user base continuing to grow by millions each month.
But beyond Roblox, 2025 also saw a year marked by other major releases in the gaming world, including an epic showdown between gamers and the latest console releases from Sony and Microsoft.
. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's awesome to see kids having fun online, but the lack of moderation has been a major concern for years 
. It's crazy that they have 150 million daily users under 18 - that's like half their user base 
! I'm glad Sarah Martin spoke out about her experiences on the game, it raises awareness and hopefully some changes will be made to make the platform safer for kids 
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. It's awesome to see gamers from all over the world competing in these major releases 
. Maybe with all this attention, Roblox will finally get their act together and make those changes we've been asking for 
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... I mean, it's crazy to think about how something that's basically just a platform for kids to play on can be so toxic 
. I feel bad for Sarah Martin, she had to go through all that. And it's not like the devs were completely unaware of the issues either... they knew they had a big problem on their hands 
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. They need to find a way to balance that with keeping them safe online. It's like, they want kids to be connected and have fun, but not at the expense of their well-being 
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. But sometimes I feel like we're just creating more monsters than heroes 
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. But at the same time, I get why some people are saying they should be doing more to regulate it. Sarah Martin's story was super eye-opening and showed how harsh online communities can be 
. Meanwhile, other games like console releases were also getting a lot of attention... but let's be real, Roblox is where it's at 
. I think what's most surprising is that despite all the issues, they're still growing in popularity - it just goes to show how deep-seated online gaming has become 
. It's also crazy to think about all the controversy that came with it - like that whole child safety issue and online harassment 
. It's like they're trying to find a way to make it work, you know? And Sarah Martin's article about her experience on the platform was really eye-opening - it showed us that even in this online world, there are still real-life issues that need to be addressed 
! I mean, it's crazy to think about how much of a platform it has become - 150 million daily users under 18? That's wild! Of course, we gotta acknowledge the issues they're dealing with, especially when it comes to child safety and online harassment 
. But instead of just focusing on the problems, I think it's awesome that Roblox is using these challenges as an opportunity to improve their moderation policies and create a safer community for all users 
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. I'm just excited to see what the future holds for Roblox and the gaming world as a whole 
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. It's just crazy how much power and responsibility comes with creating something like that. I hope they learn from their mistakes and become an even better platform for everyone 
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! anyway, I think Roblox needs to step up their moderation game ASAP, can't have too many toxic players ruining the fun for everyone else 
. and btw, what's next? will we see more games tackling mental health & online safety in a major way? 
i hope the devs are taking her words seriously because this is not something you can just ignore
roblox may have its issues but when it comes to gaming, this platform is on FIRE 
- everyone's on it! It's crazy to think about how it's evolved from just being a game for kids to having all these creators and players who make content together. But at the same time, I'm worried about the impact of all that screen time on our mental health 
. I think the platform is doing its best to stay on top of things, but yeah, those 150 million+ users under 18 can be a wild card 
. On a lighter note, I'm hyped for the gaming releases in 2025, those console wars are always lit 
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... like Sarah Martin's story showed us, it can be super scary for them. I know the platform has been trying to improve moderation and safety measures, but it's a big responsibility, especially with so many young users on board 
. On the other hand, I get why they're still trying to make it accessible and fun - it's like one of those double-edged swords, right? 
I mean I get that Roblox wants to be a place where kids can express themselves but seriously what's the point of having all these rules if nobody enforces them? 
and now we're seeing more and more kids getting caught up in all that drama. I'm not gonna lie though, Roblox is still a super fun platform when it's executed right lol. The games are so lit! 
but they gotta step up their moderation game if they wanna keep the young bloods safe