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tech_hutchyesterday at 6:29 PM4 repliesview on HN

  "While our aggressive push to enhance safety lowers our expectations for topline growth in 2026, it makes our platform fundamentally better and amplifies the long-term growth potential of Roblox through more effective content targeting, tailored communication experiences, and improved community sentiment," the company wrote in its letter to shareholders.
Actual ghouls.

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fredoliveirayesterday at 6:37 PM

That interview of their CEO with the NYT from last year was insane. If you've never seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpIXRgMlPo4

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dlev_pikayesterday at 6:32 PM

Man, I watched a couple segments of their people being interviewed (Creative Director, IIRC) and I have to agree with you, actual ghouls in sheep clothing.

The Internet Comment etiquette episode on Roblox Is both hilarious and so concerning.

https://youtu.be/ROG5V0tSuA0?si=iHjWlBy1dE1NtlsK

skybrianyesterday at 6:34 PM

Just about anything can be claimed to maximize shareholder profits in the long term. This is an illustrative example of how it's done.

Whether it actually turns out that way is another question.

ro_bityesterday at 7:39 PM

They have to head off the investor whos going to ask "is child safety bullish?"