Podcasts · Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families
What Really Happened When I Met the Roblox CEO
· 18 min · Episode 1549
Episode What Really Happened When I Met the Roblox CEO
I’ve publicly called Roblox a “pedophile hellscape.” Then the CEO invited me to meet.
Thirty minutes. One room. No media. No spin.
In this episode, I take you inside the meeting with David Baszucki, co-founder and CEO of Roblox — and share exactly what was said, what got uncomfortable, and why I left unconvinced that kids are truly safe.
If your child plays Roblox, you need to hear this.
KEY POINTS
• Why Roblox says it’s designed for the “absentee parent” • The moment the temperature shifted in the room • Ongoing lawsuits and serious safety concerns • Why engagement and growth may still outrank child safety • The uncomfortable truth about parental responsibility • Five clear steps every parent should take today
QUOTE OF THE EPISODE
“I don’t care what people say. I care what people do. And right now, you’re not protecting our kids.”
RESOURCES
• Roblox is a Paedophile Hellscape [Article] • 5 Ways to Stay Safe Online • Parental controls and Roblox specific controls (esafety.org.au) • The Screen Smart Series [Webinar Series]
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS
• Talk daily – Ask what they’re seeing, who they’re chatting to, and whether anything felt weird or unsafe. • Turn on parental controls – They’re imperfect, but better than nothing. Check them regularly. • Play with your child – Learn the platform. See what they see. • Set clear boundaries – No devices in bedrooms. No screens during family time. • Trust your gut – You don’t need permission to say no. How you say it matters.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Links in the notes 6
- https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/roblox-is-a-paedophile-hellscape
- https://www.facebook.com/happyfamiliesau/posts/pfbid02EtyqebqnuKYUfYThkQMyaUq2vWxhjZyjkXjq4piWvJG1VMnjj7qLTQLgm5sRPj1cl
- https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/issues-and-advice/parental-controls
- https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/esafety-guide/roblox
- https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/the-screen-smart-series
- https://omnystudio.com/listener
Transcript
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