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Roblox is a great example of a good idea turned to shit by capitalism.
A game builder designed simply enough for kids to use was a GREAT idea. Letting developers throw together half assed obbies and "simulator" games with micro transactions was a terrible idea.
But no, I wouldn't call it social media. It's an online video game.
And then on top of the micro transactions there is the other problematic part with a social game marketed primarily to children.
Oh Yes, Constantly being compared to Club Penguin. That's gotta be rough.
I agree completely. I work in a middle school and most of my kids love Roblox; that being said, they tend to play with each other instead of just chatting with random people. I used to do that all the time in StarCraft/Diablo lobbies, definitely wouldn't call it social media.
But is Roblox a problem? Absolutely.