Video game platform Roblox was blocked in Türkiye last August. The Minister of Justice announced that the block was made by court order and the reason was the protection of children. After the ban, which caused controversy across the country, an interesting step came from Roblox. Here are the details…
Roblox is planning to open an office in Türkiye: What will happen if access is restored?
Roblox has publicly announced plans to open an office in Türkiye if the access ban is lifted. If this happens, they plan to set up a team in Türkiye to work in accordance with local laws and to more strictly police the content on the platform. But first, the current banning issue needs to be resolved.
Roblox was blocked in Türkiye last August. The Minister of Justice explained that the block was court-ordered and that the reason was to protect children. Access to Roblox was restricted due to concerns that some content could lead to child abuse.
However, Roblox believes that it can play an important role in this process. The company argues that its platform is a place for “learning, creating and building meaningful connections” and can have a positive impact on society. Roblox also states that it is ready to make adjustments to suit the specific needs of Türkiye. They even plan to open a local office in Türkiye and hire more Turkish-speaking moderators.
“If access to the platform is restored, we have plans to open an office and build a dedicated team in Türkiye,” Roblox said in a statement. The team will act in accordance with local laws while prioritizing the safety of Turkish players and creators. He also emphasized that Roblox respects the laws and regulations in Turkey and is currently actively working with local authorities to restore access.
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