The Roblox affair is growing and this time the studio has to officially respond to the allegations. The controversy continues unabated.
Recently, Hindenburg Research published a highly critical report on Roblox, accusing the platform of not being transparent with its investors and failing to provide a safe environment for children. In response, Roblox Corporation quickly came forward to refute these allegations and defend their position.
What are the allegations against Roblox?
Hindenburg’s report is based primarily on two points. First, he claims that Roblox inflates its engagement numbers, exaggerating the number of active players by 42%. He then accuses the platform of allowing the spread of inappropriate content and claims Roblox is a dangerous place for children, exposing them to risks such as robbery, pornography and violent language.
The studio quickly responded with a press release with the title “Roblox refutes the Hindenburg Report’s misleading claims”. In this statement, the company firmly denies the allegations made against it and identifies these allegations m isleading
Roblox accuses Hindenburg de distort the facts. In particular, by ignoring positive financial aspects that do not fit their narrative. Basically, the company claims that some key data was intentionally omitted from the report to support the allegations.
Safety at the heart of all concerns
As for the safety of users, especially the youngest, the studio recalls that it has always taken this issue very seriously. Since its inception, the platform has strived to create a safe and civil environment. The studio emphasizes that it has invested heavily in proactive security systems that monitor and block inappropriate behavior.
However, it is important to note that Roblox’s response does not directly deny specific serious incidents raised in the report. Like the presence of predators on the platform. Instead, the company prefers to highlight the positive experiences that the majority of its users have had.
Source: Roblox
