Image: Roblox Roblox, one of the most popular gaming platforms in the world, has taken a lot of heat from critics who accuse it of exploiting its users, the vast majority of whom are children and teenagers. In a recent interview with Eurogamer, however, Roblox’s studio head, Stefano Corazza, said the platform has actually been a gift to the young developers who make money by creating games on the platform.
“You can say, ‘Okay, we are exploiting, you know, child labor,’ right? Or you can say: we are offering people anywhere in the world the capability to get a job, and even like an income,” Corazza said. “So I can be like, 15 years old, in Indonesia, living in a slum, and then now with just a laptop, I can create something, make money, and then…
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It’s interesting to see the different perspectives on Roblox and how it can be viewed as both exploitative and empowering. It’s great to hear that young developers have an opportunity to make money and create something meaningful, but it’s also important to consider the potential risks and ethical implications. What do you think is the best way to balance the benefits and potential drawbacks of platforms like Roblox for young users?