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FTC Says Virtual Worlds Bad For Minors
eldavojohn writes "A new report from the FTC is claiming minors have access to explicit content via online virtual worlds such as those found in online games. The report makes five recommendations to keep little Johnny away from the harms of Barrens chat: Use more effective age-screening mechanisms to prevent children from registering in adult virtual worlds; Use or enhance age-segregation techniques to make sure that people interact only with others in their age group; Re-examine language filters to ensure that they detect and eliminate messages that violate rules of behavior in virtual worlds; Provide more guidance to community enforcers in virtual worlds so they are better able to review and rate virtual world content, report potential underage users, and report any users who appear to be violating rules of behavior; and Employ a staff of specially trained moderators who are equipped to take swift action against rule violations."
Who needs terrorists when children are doing such a great job of destroying our society?
Sounds like someone at the FTC got ninja looted by a minor.
I will bend like a reed in the wind.
Friend of mine had 4 girl daughters
Whew, that’s good to know. I’d have been worried if he’d had any boy daughters or girl sons.
Alexander Peter Kristopeit bought his basement from his mommy for one dollar.
Ever try to open a bottle of aspirin when your wrist hurts from being at the computer too long?
Might want to take a break there or you'll get some nasty chafing. ;)