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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 15.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Twitter-like blogging site with cool design.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 15–18

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    The site encourages teens to express themselves creatively.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Plurkers seem a like a friendly bunch so far. The Terms of Service prohibit harassment and other bad behavior, though there's always the potential for hating on social sites. Teens could feel rejected if their friend requests are rejected or ignored, or if they get "unfollowed."

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    There's no language filter. Most users keep it clean, but if teens look hard enough, they can find some sex talk.

  • Language:

    Some plurkers (users) curse.

  • Consumerism:

    No ads.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some users plurk about getting drunk.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Plurk

Parents need to know that Plurk is a free "microblogging" and social networking site that's very similar to Twitter. Users post short updates (called "plurks") to their pages through the Web site, their cell phones, or IM. "Plurkers" (users) can choose from a range of privacy settings and can block other plurkers from viewing their profile or adding them as friends. Users can curse or make sexual comments since there are no filters, but the site offers a helpful guide to plurking safely.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what's safe to post and what's not (e.g. "prnts gone, party @ 123 main st tonite!!"), and why it's a good idea for teens to limit plurking to friends only. How do you know if you can trust someone enough to make them a "friend" so they have access to your private information? Families can also discuss what's a reasonable amount of time to spend using Plurk, since it's very easy to get carried away.
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
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    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
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    Better than Twitter

    I have used this site since June and I can say that this is definitely better than Twitter. It has a chat function, has many unique layouts, and has the karma (like a level). Basically it's like Twitter with added Instant Messaging and levels.

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