DanceJam (http://dancejam.com)
common sense media says
Video content can get steamy on the dance floor.
parents & educators say
- 67% say there are positive messages
- 33% say safety or privacy is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this the video uploading and social networking site about dancing was created by MC Hammer and friends, and although it promotes dancing, does have some iffy comments in the profiles, links to teens' personal MySpace pages, and sexually-charged dancing, photos, and images in videos. Some of the professional rap videos also have violent imagery -- fist fights, guns, crime, jail references. Site rules say you're supposed to be 16 to use it, but there are currently videos posted of dancers clearly under 16.
Educational value:
Depending upon the video, teens may either be learning new dance moves and voting in fun competitions or objectifying women and glorifying crime.
Violence:
Some content that unfortunately has become synonymous with rap videos -- fist fights, guns, crime, jail references.
Sex:
The site has rules against sexually explicit materials, and it has a "Flag Objectionable Material" feature. But, some videos -- especially some professional ones -- are sexually explicit. Also, member photos and profiles can be unpredictable. Although most of the stuff is tame, there's at least one completely nude profile shot and one with a woman's behind fully exposed.
Language:
Mild swearing, but used positively ("damn" in a compliment about a dance). Slang some people may find objectionable.
Consumerism:
Small ads for music and related products. Some of the videos and member profiles are more like press releases or commercials for professional dance and rap artists, like 50 Cent, LL Cool J, Lil Mama, and others.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
None observed.
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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
- 67% say there are positive messages
- 33% say safety or privacy is an issue
- 33% say violence is an issue
- 33% say language is an issue
- 33% say it's educational
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Cnote
parent of 16 year old
parent of 16 year old
Perfect for 13+ who have a passion for dance
I love this site... it is great for networking with dancers and sure there are some people who will abuse the site but isnt tht the same for facebook or myspace (other networking sites) and rap videos and explicet music is everywhere and there is more good from this site than bad
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jeileen
kid, 8 years old
kid, 8 years old
see moore clubpengiun*
love it
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