Updated: Thursday| Published: 4 Dec
Roskomnadzor has blocked access to Roblox, citing extremist materials, child safety risks, and what it calls "LGBT propaganda."The regulator accused Roblox of distributing content that justifies terrorism, simulates attacks and gambling, and spreads LGBT-related material, while a spokesperson stated the platform works to improve user safety and respects local laws.Russia has also restricted services like FaceTime, WhatsApp, Discord, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Roblox for allegedly disregarding child safety laws.
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Russian authorities have blocked access to Snapchat, imposed new restrictions on FaceTime, and banned Roblox while promoting the state-run app MAX. Roskomnadzor reported these measures were due to alleged use of these...

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KenPaxton

Roskomnadzor has blocked access to Roblox, citing extremist materials, child safety risks, and what it calls "LGBT propaganda." The regulator accused Roblox of distributing content that justifies terrorism, simulates...

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