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    Not age appropriate for kids under 17, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 17.

  • Is it any good?

    1.0

  • Common Sense says

    Video-sharing site has adult content, nasty users.

Why We Rated This not for kids

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Racist, misogynist, and anti-gay slurs, e.g. "fat bitch," "faggot," "when dumb idiots vote you get a black man for president." The site's idea of "humor" is people getting hurt or humiliated, or women being objectified. Users mock each other and the people in the videos, often hatefully, e.g. "F-ing whore: die!"

  • Violence:

    Tons of videos aof people getting hurt in sports, stunts, and fights. Iraq videos show shooting and bombing, and some games depict murder or torture.

  • Sex:

    There's a whole section dedicated to "spicy photos" that show bare breasts. Some videos contain nudity and sex acts. One contains a realistic-looking sex toy. There are links to porn sites.

  • Language:

    Lots of cursing and sexual slang in videos and comments.

  • Consumerism:

    Lots of ads, links to outside sites (including porn sites), and sponsored content. Users can win money by submitting videos, photos, or games.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    There are ads for booze, and one section of the site is sponsored by Rolling Rock beer. Some videos show people rolling joints and smoking pot.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Break

Parents need to know that teens shouldn't go anywhere near this popular video-sharing site even though users as young as 13 can register to create a profile, upload photos and video, and post comments. Yes, there are some G-rated videos that are fine for kids of all ages, but despite the community guidelines that caution against excessive cursing, dissing, and hate speech, all of these abound in the comments -- particularly misogynist, racist, and homophobic insults that are sometimes tinged with violence. A majority of the so-called funny videos show people getting hurt or humiliated. Some videos include sex acts, and there's a whole section of "spicy photos" with bare-breasted women. Users might also stumble across links to porn sites. There's also a lot of advertising and sponsored content, including from companies that sell alcohol.

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  • Families can talk about how being anonymous online can bring out the worst in people. Why do some people seem to enjoy one-upping each other with hateful remarks? What's "funny" about watching someone get hurt or embarrassed? Who is the audience for this type of "entertainment"?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    9001
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message
    • User content isn't age appropriate

    This place is worse than youtube, and youtube is barely appropriate for 18+..

    I don't visit this site enough to know EVERYTHING it contains, but I know it has nude images and strongly suggestive striptease videos. Not for kids in any way.

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Hope4u2
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 0.0

    AHHHH!!!

    NO way! This is a horrible site. I would like to get rid of it if I could. I definatly think that this is an awful site. AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

    This review...

    Helped me decide | Had useful details | Read my mind
    Flag as inappropriate

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