love it cuz it looks fun
Zebo
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Is it age appropriate?
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Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Shopping and social networking site: Don't buy it.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 16–17
The good stuff
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Educational value:
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Zebo was written by Jean Armour Polly
Parents need to know that this site worships consumerism. The privacy policy is a must-read before signing up for membership. Kids can sign up without parental consent. Members can send mail to one another and buy each other gifts from wish lists -- a typical way that pedophiles "groom" unsuspecting young victims.
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What’s the Story?
ZEBO's home page skips a welcome and says, "Hi, what do you own?" Users begin by listing all their possessions, sometimes adding notes on how much the item cost and where others can buy it. They also list what they'd like to own next, then go on to describe their shopping style (impulse? thrift shops?) and their celebrity style look-alikes (Johnny Depp? The Osbournes?) Apparently, you're no longer what you eat (so '70s!), but rather what you own -- or want to own. Accounts are free, but users need to supply their name, gender, email address, and birth date. Keep in mind that you'll be telling the site about the items you already own and what items you'd like to get.
Is It Any Good?
The site's privacy policy is unusual, and you might find that it isn't as protective as you'd like. Read it carefully before deciding to become a member. Kids younger than 18 are allowed to register, but they're asked to have their parents monitor their use. Most members' pages seem like they're looking for a date rather than a shopping bargain. And most don't bother to add details and prices on what they own and what they want to buy. They do add provocative items to their lists, though, such as adult sex toys, condoms, and drugs.
You can also shop here, but it's important to know that the site isn't a retailer, but rather a venue where retailers can sell their goods. What sorts of things can you buy? Electronics, jewelry, birdhouses. ... The odd thing is that, unlike Amazon.com, you can't sort items by "highest rated," price, or anything else useful, so you may end up browsing through hundreds of listings. Bottom line: If you're looking for opinions on products, there are many better places to find them. Same goes for social networking. This is a site that should be put back on the shelf.
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Kids ages: 15
I rate this title on for age 15 and give it- My concerns are:
- User content isn't age appropriate
- My highlights are:
- Educational
zebo
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I rate this title iffy and give it
This is like MySpace with a online retail combined! Although not worth joining, it is worth looking at.
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| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
| 100% | of parents feel user generated content is iffy |
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