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Is 'Roblox' Suing Schlep? The 'Roblox Schlep Situation' About A YouTuber Purportedly Getting A Cease And Desist Letter Explained

Roblox banned a YouTuber exposing predators for violating new terms, while its Chief Safety Officer sold $800,000 in stock amid criticism over child safety enforcement.

  • Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matthew Kaufman sold 6,000 shares on August 7, 2025, at $133.67 per share, totaling $802,020 shortly after a cease-and-desist order.
  • On August 9, 2025, Roblox issued Schlep a cease-and-desist and banned his accounts for violating policies on simulated child endangerment, data sharing, and off-platform directing.
  • Platform data show human moderation struggles to keep up, as nearly 60% of Roblox players are under age 16 and over 120 million monthly active users, 40% preteens.
  • Outrage online grew as users and advocates questioned Roblox’s priorities over child safety, with a Change.org petition demanding Kaufman’s resignation gaining traction.
  • Amid these developments, Roblox published a blog post on August 6, 2025 explaining its partnership with law enforcement and warning 'vigilante groups,' highlighting safety tensions.
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thatparkplace.com broke the news in on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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