Removing content that may on its face violate the platform's policies earns Roblox the appearance of content moderation, while dovetailing with Roblox's financial interests. By the time defendant has deleted items from the Avatar Shop and users' inventories, it has already taken its 30% commission from the sale," Hough wrote in the court filing. "(The company's) decision to sell first and 'moderate' later has (an) obvious monetary benefit for Roblox. Lily Hough, one of the attorneys representing Dennis and his daughter, called Roblox's content moderation process "a cover for its attempt to generate additional revenue from its users - which are predominantly children." The items were de-listed, the lawsuit says, from Doe's inventory without explanation. The lawsuit accuses the Roblox platform of deleting the items Doe bought from her inventory - which her attorney says did not contain offensive or trademarked content - without providing a refund. The company removes items that violate its content moderation policies, which span from restrictions on the use of a copyrighted logo to regulations on posting explicit images. Players can buy Robux at the rates of 400 Robux for $4.99, and 10,000 Robux for $99.99.īloomberg reported that the company earns a 30% commission on third-party sales, which can include anything from outfits to themed accessories.
It often indicates a user profile.Īccording to the court filing seen by Insider, Doe bought digital pajamas and jeans from the Avatar Shop using Robux, an in-game currency. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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