Takkle (http://www.takkle.com)

common sense media says

Sporty social networking site sometimes goes foul.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this sports social networking site requires users to be 13 or older to register, but it's really not appropriate for younger teens. Many of the profiles have racy photos and some of the comments are rude, sexual, or downright creepy. As on many social networking sites, teens are posting things they shouldn't, like full names, email addresses and IMs, hometowns, and high schools. The site does, however, allow users to make their profiles private and contains a page of safety tips.

Educational value: Not applicable.
Positive messages: A wide range -- some inspiring videos and encouraging comments, some trash talk.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Sexual comments ("I want to f--k you real bad baby") and profile photos of girls in very skimpy attire.
Language: Profanity in some profiles and comments ("how f--king stupid are people" and "f--k it bitch")
Consumerism: There are ads -- and ads disguised as content -- everywhere, including a contest sponsored by Wendy's.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: References to drinking in some profiles.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about Internet safety with social networking sites. What information should you include in your profile? What should you leave out? 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 talk about commercialism in sports, and how advertising is sometimes disguised as content.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
What scores? Videos of a kid hitting 19 three-pointers in a row, a 17' 9" pole vault, gravity-defying cheerleading stunts, and users giving one another props for these great athletic feats. Users can also nominate their favorite Takkle.com athletes to star in "Faces in the Crowd," a popular Sports Illustrated feature, and join groups dedicated to favorite sports, teams, and events. What tanks? Relentless advertising, risqué user profiles, and rude and off-color comments put a real damper on team spirit.

This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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