Advocacy groups are criticizing Roblox’s recently proposed content descriptors, claiming that they represent a “step backward for both creative expression and social justice.” The new “Sensitive ...

Social platforms Snapchat and Discord were also sued for facilitating abuse. In other lawsuits, parents accuse Minecraft and Fortnite of design choices that induce internet gaming disorder.

The complaint, filed in Las Vegas, alleges that the company put “profits over safety,” which led to a 12-year-old child becoming addicted to the online game.