What can we do to keep children safe in the gaming world?

[.happybutcher.]

We all know about this problem so let's talk about it. Children often feel bullied and violated in online video games, places where fun should be the main focus, so why not do something about it?

[Sixtyfivekills]

Children should not have access to online games, period.

[Pierce Dalton]

Originally posted by Sixtyfivekills:

Children should not have access to online games, period.

Single player games are better anyway.

[Scorpion]

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

The more you "protect" and patronize somebody, the more you throw them at exactly the content you wanted them to avoid.

[Rumpelcrutchskin]

There is no such thing as "safe" on this planet.

[Crazy Tiger]

It's up to parents to prepare their kids for the online world. You know, sit down with them, explain what they can encounter, how to handle it, when to call the parents to talk about it, not fall for scams, etc.

By just limiting them, you'll make them curious and they'll look for it anyway.

[Mr. Smiles]

Parents should parent, it's not anyone else's job to raise their kids.

[Sixtyfivekills]

Originally posted by Crazy Tiger:

It's up to parents to prepare their kids for the online world. You know, sit down with them, explain what they can encounter, how to handle it, when to call the parents to talk about it, not fall for scams, etc.

By just limiting them, you'll make them curious and they'll look for it anyway.

Yeah, good point.

Still, unless the kid's like 13 I wouldn't want them to play online that has chat/voice chat.

[Shinoskay]

our society would probably be a lot better if children couldnt play stupid, toxic, pvp games like rust and fortnite and such.

if kids grew up on coop stardew valley or animal crossing or the such games... hell... even less stressful pvp games like pokemon where there are limits, rules of engagement, and consent would be better. wed have a friendlier, more positive, society where people trusted each other more and thought of each other as people rather than victims.

people are becoming more and more psychopathic, narcissist, and just all around toxic because of the cultures they grow up in... including games (supporting the idea that violent games make violent people)

[MinionJoe]

We have Canadian officials coming out and saying "there's no such thing as parental rights" but video game bullies are the problem?

[Shinoskay]

Originally posted by MinionJoe:

We have Canadian officials coming out and saying "there's no such thing as parental rights" but video game bullies are the problem?

dont be rude.

[Pocahawtness]

People hide behind anonymity. That needs to stop. The public don't need to know who everyone is, but the authorities do. That way, people are accountable for what they do.

Horror of horrors, the internet never was safe for kids and probably never will be. They should have created an internet especially for children where the rule is block everything then, one by one, allow stuff that is safe.

[steven1mac]

Putting the computer in a easily accessible place like the living room would be a good start. It won't stop online bulling, but is a great deterrent for worse exploitation that can come from online interaction. Ultimately as a parent it is your responsibility to monitor your child, there in no other way to really insure the safety of your kid.

[MinionJoe]

Originally posted by Shinoskay:

Originally posted by MinionJoe:

We have Canadian officials coming out and saying "there's no such thing as parental rights" but video game bullies are the problem?

dont be rude.

Reality is often rude.

If online bullies are so concerning, we can just implement China's solution to the problem. It seems to be working for them.

[Shinoskay]

Originally posted by MinionJoe:

Originally posted by Shinoskay:

dont be rude.

Reality is often rude.

If online bullies are so concerning, we can just implement China's solution to the problem. It seems to be working for them.

except its not, chinese citizens are epic level bullies to each other. they have a whole country wide app and system for doxing and cyber bullying.

reality isnt rude... ♥♥♥♥ was pretty cool, and good, back around 2006 and 2010.

Originally posted by steven1mac:

Putting the computer in a easily accessible place like the living room would be a good start. It won't stop online bulling, but is a great deterrent for worse exploitation that can come from online interaction. Ultimately as a parent it is your responsibility to monitor your child, there in no other way to really insure the safety of your kid.

agreed

Originally posted by Pirate☠️Pocah:

People hide behind anonymity. That needs to stop. The public don't need to know who everyone is, but the authorities do. That way, people are accountable for what they do.

Horror of horrors, the internet never was safe for kids and probably never will be. They should have created an internet especially for children where the rule is block everything then, one by one, allow stuff that is safe.

XD some pirate you are XD

nah, ♥♥♥♥ the government... and I do agree with

Originally posted by Scorpion:

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

The more you "protect" and patronize somebody, the more you throw them at exactly the content you wanted them to avoid.

but then at the same time Ive seen kids grow up with Leisure Suit Larry and now I see his entire life is about trolling everyone. the companies that make games can certainly help society be better.

[TGC> The Games Collector]

The larger the crowd, the harder it is to manage. Which obviously is a bit of an issue with internet.

I've never had any kind of problem with the local computer clubs. Gaming night every few weeks.
But these are just small local crowds. I suppose it also helps people get to know each other in person...

Unfortunately that stuff all kind of died out because people rather go on the internet. :/