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    Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 16.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Local community-driven site lacks a filter.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 16–18

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.

  • Messages:

    With posters hiding behind anonymity, users might find some hurtful comments directed at them. Still, the site provides a good experience for people willing to develop a community of like-minded individuals.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some groups might be considered violent. For example, in the politics section, there are groups espousing anarchism.

  • Sex:

    While the site has a policy against posting sexually explicit images and content, there's an entire section devoted to groups interested in "romance and relationships" and some of these groups discuss sex.

  • Language:

    Cursewords such as "s--t" appear in group postings. There's no language filter to prohibit profanity.

  • Consumerism:

    There are ads for Web services and movies on the site.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some of the groups discuss drinking and drug use.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Tribe.net

Parents need to know that unlike the youth-centric MySpace.com, this social networking site has a more adult feel -- and a more local community feel. Postings for homes for sale by owner and parties at gay bars are advertised and the searchable groups discuss everything from the benign to the mature. Users can find "tribe" members with similar interests, join "tribe" groups, post photos and blog entries, and get great recommendations on restaurants, music, events, and shops. Members can flag inappropriate content but there's a lot of leeway for offensive photos and dialog to appear throughout the site.

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  • Families can talk about keeping safe online. Why is making friends over the Internet potentially dangerous? What kind of boundaries might a member of an online group maintain to ensure anonymity? What should one do when an online friend wants to exchange personal information or take the friendship offline?
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