Break (http://www.break.com)
common sense media says
Video-sharing site has adult content, nasty users.
parents & educators say
- 100% say sexual content is an issue
- 67% say violence is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that teens shouldn't go anywhere near this popular video-sharing site even though users as young as 13 can register to create a profile, upload photos and video, and post comments. Yes, there are some G-rated videos that are fine for kids of all ages, but despite the community guidelines that caution against excessive cursing, dissing, and hate speech, all of these abound in the comments -- particularly misogynist, racist, and homophobic insults that are sometimes tinged with violence. A majority of the so-called funny videos show people getting hurt or humiliated. Some videos include sex acts, and there's a whole section of "spicy photos" with bare-breasted women. Users might also stumble across links to porn sites. There's also a lot of advertising and sponsored content, including from companies that sell alcohol.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
Tons of videos aof people getting hurt in sports, stunts, and fights. Iraq videos show shooting and bombing, and some games depict murder or torture.
Sex:
There's a whole section dedicated to "spicy photos" that show bare breasts. Some videos contain nudity and sex acts. One contains a realistic-looking sex toy. There are links to porn sites.
Language:
Lots of cursing and sexual slang in videos and comments.
Consumerism:
Lots of ads, links to outside sites (including porn sites), and sponsored content. Users can win money by submitting videos, photos, or games.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
There are ads for booze, and one section of the site is sponsored by Rolling Rock beer. Some videos show people rolling joints and smoking pot.
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Review It
Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 100% say sexual content is an issue
- 67% say violence is an issue
- 67% say safety or privacy is an issue
- 67% say language is an issue
- 67% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
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lindsey678
parent of 3 , 4 , 7 , and 11 year old
parent of 3 , 4 , 7 , and 11 year old
BAD PARENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IF YOU LET A KID 14 AND UNDER GO ON THIS WEBSITE THEN YOU ARE A BAD PARENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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queenofrandom01
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
this is BAD!!!!! DO NOT GO ON THIS SITE IT IS BAD!
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Hope4u2
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
AHHHH!!!
NO way! This is a horrible site. I would like to get rid of it if I could. I definatly think that this is an awful site. AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
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Cooldee
parent
parent
For men ages 17 and up!
Keep younger children younger than 17 form viewing this website! Break* is very bad!
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9001
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
This place is worse than youtube, and youtube is barely appropriate for 18+..
I don't visit this site enough to know EVERYTHING it contains, but I know it has nude images and strongly suggestive striptease videos. Not for kids in any way.
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tangled
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
DO NOT go to the "spicy" videos on this site! Most of them are 20 year olds stripteasing.
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SUPERMARIOROCK ...
educator
educator
I had to say F**K You enough so other people can see how bad it is.
F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU F**K YOU
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