Roblox, one of the most popular digital game platforms in Türkiye, was closed to access with the decision of the Information Technologies and Communication Authority on 7 August 2024. This decision was taken on the grounds of the spread of child abuse, violence and inappropriate content on the platform, and the prohibition decision made by a court in Adana entered into force for “protection of public order and children”. However, the Roblox debates, which have been ongoing since August 2024, also echoed in the political arena. MHP Kahramanmaraş Deputy Zuhal Karakoç Dora’s daughter, MHP Chairman Devlet Bahceli’yi visit, Roblox demanded the re -access, this demand, this demand aroused a wide repercussion on social media. Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu, Roblox’un request to re -access in a statement about the request, “Information and Communication Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) has taken this issue to examine. After the necessary evaluations will be decided,” he said.
9 million members
Roblox, even on the agenda of politicians, has 85.3 million active users daily as of 2025 worldwide. According to the company’s data, more than half of children under the age of 16 in the United States have an active time on this platform, while in Türkiye there are approximately 9 million registered users. Roblox’s market value was recorded as $ 37.8 billion as of March 2025, while the company’s annual reservation estimation for 2025 is calculated $ 5.2 billion.
Inappropriate content risk
In the Roblox game, it is stated that the content is produced by users and therefore it is very difficult to supervise. Although the game is stated to be suitable for children 4 years and older, it is claimed that some users share virtual sexual content contrary to the rules. While Roblox is also prevented in China outside Türkiye, there are various restrictions on access to the platform in countries such as Jordan, North Korea and Oman.
Children at risk
Prof. Dr. Marmara University Faculty of Communication. Dr. Ali Murat Kırık stressed that measures such as strict control, age verification systems, content filtering and parental controls are essential for re -opening the platform. Broken also, “In order for Roblox to be re -accessible, measures such as moderation systems, age verification steps and parent controls that will ensure the safety of children in accordance with local regulations should be applied” he said.
Bullying and abuse
Prof. Dr. Üsküdar University, Head of Computer Engineering Department. Dr. Burhan Pektaş underlines that Roblox can provide children with game design and basic coding skills, but he has serious risks when he is left uncontrolled. Prof. Dr. Pektaş, in the continuation of the warnings; “When leaving such platforms uncontrolled, serious threats such as the risk of encountering harmful content, cyber bullying, abuse of personal data and psychological effectsriver. IÇeriks need to be controlled by automatic filtering systems. “ He gave his information.
What do Roblox players say?
On the forum sites, some shares of children and young people playing Roblox are as follows:
“You can’t play properly because of the cheating players. Even if you report, nothing is done most of the time. The servers are often crashing, it’s very annoying to be thrown out of the game.
“I encounter players who swear in some games, morale is broken. Most of the games are not updated, bug is full. The Robux system is very unjust, the money earns.”
“The game engine is very old, some things seem to be behind the age. When the servers are very crowded, the game is tight, you can’t do anything. Some popular games are praised, but the inside is empty.”
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