Roblox is a child’s play. But that apparently didn’t stop the Turkish government from banning the hugely popular sandbox title in the country, just days after similar bans were imposed on social media sites like Instagram and Wattpad.
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According to various Turkish media outlets and thousands of disgruntled Roblox players on social media, a ban on Roblox has gone into effect in Turkey today, August 7. The move follows similar bans on other social media sites, raising censorship concerns among players and general observers alike. Instagram was banned in the country on August 2 after the Turkish government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed the platform was censoring posts by “Palestinian martyrs.” No reason has yet been given for the reported ban on Roblox in the country.
The reason for the reported ban likely has to do with the social elements of Roblox, and how the massive sandbox platform allows users to create their own games within its confines. Roblox isn’t just a game; it’s a massive platform for players and game developers to interact and share ideas and games. That social element is part of what drives millions to the game. But with so much of that audience being children, the platform has also run into problems when it comes to child safety concerns.
The ban in Turkey has caused problems for both players and game developers who try to use Roblox to make their own creations. It is unclear whether the Turkish government will reveal the reasons for the reported ban, or when the ban will be lifted.