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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Web world lacking fun, but plays it safe.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 8–13

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    As like most virtual worlds, being rejected is all part of the game. Without a face-to-face conversation about why someone doesn't want to be your "friend," can be very confusing -- and hurtful -- to kids. On the plus side, kids learn to approach new "people" and strike up a conversation.

  • Violence:

    Users can access a trial game and kill creatures crawling on the planet; yet -- aside from the game's deafening killing sound -- it's pretty subdued action-wise. Users can purchase weapons and accessories like armor.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    The Ultimate Safe Chat has prescripted text and the Standard Safe Chat is open, but does have a filter. If something offensive gets through, users can report it.

  • Consumerism:

    The site encourages users to ask parents to buy gift cards and to buy lots of things for their avatar. Virtual money can be bought via credit card, PayPal, check or money order, or real-life cash.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Wowbotz

Parents need to know that because the site administrators acknowledge that chatting is one of the most popular activities, they've gone to great lengths to keep communication safe. The Ultimate Safe Chat has prescripted text and the Standard Safe Chat is open, but does have a filter. If something offensive gets through, users can report it. Wowbotz also has added a section of safety suggestions with online basics such as never give out your name or address. The site does push spending virtual cash (that can be bought with real-life cash) every chance it gets.

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