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Stardoll.com (PaperdollHeaven.com)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    Doll world entertaining, but some iffy content.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 12–13

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Members can vote on your doll -- the more votes you get the better your chance is to be on the cover of a virtual magazine.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Skimpy thongs; one room had a man and a woman doll layingon a bed dressed only in their underwear.
  • Language:

    Filters are on 24/7 and moderators troll the site for bad language. If someone write a "bad" word, stars appear in place of letters, but kids can get creative to get stuff through.
  • Consumerism:

    A few brand names have opened up shop on the site; members can buy their goods to wear online with earned Stardollars. Many Google ads, some with questionable content.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Stardoll.com (PaperdollHeaven.com)

Parents need to know that some of the dolls wear thongs and other skimpy underwear in this dress-up doll world. A few brand names have opened up shop on the site and allow users to buy their goods to wear online. Members can create personal profiles and chat with each other, but there are filters that catch the "bad" words. Kids can make their profiles private and also report any other members. There are also numerous small Google ads and some have mature content. Around the Usher doll, for example, was an ad asking users to vote on "Is Usher Gay?" Parents will also want to know that kids must register in order to get access to special dolls and can buy stuff to dress their dolls with earned Stardollars. You may also want to talk about setting time limits for this site -- it can be really addicting!

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about dolls and playing online. Is playing with your virtual doll more fun than playing with your actual doll? How is interacting with other kids online different than interacting with them at school or other "real" places?
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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Negative message
    • User content isn't age appropriate

    Not a good site.

    I would not reccomend using this website.Lots of the dolls have very Inappropriate clothing, The users have a "page", and often users use bad language (it is filtered, but only covers the language with those little stars (*). I think the site can make girls focus to much on whats "in style" and clothes instead of what really matters. My experience with the site was not good because i was also cyberbullied.If i were you, i would not use this website.

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Anonymous
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    phenomenal site

    stardoll.com is a virtual place for young girls that are creative! it's phenomenal! on the down side..you have to pay to be superstar. besides that..it's amazing..

  3. Teen Reviewer
    Age 13
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 5.0

    funny but not for little kids

    wow. this website is fun and all but its not that good for little kids because of the way it sometimes talks about sex and stuff. but its pretty fun.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    My sister is posting this because she loves stardoll.

    Stardoll is very cool!Why rate it 12 iffy?I'm 8 and Ihave a stardoll so why?

  5. Kid Reviewer
    Age 10
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    I luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv this site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ok i luv this site. It teaches the value of money. I want to be a fashion designer so Stardoll gives me inspiration. Also you can see the interaction of people across the world and make friends with them. May be the coolest mature-making website and I'm only 10 years old.

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