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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 14.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Social "gaming" site is all about betting.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–16

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    In general, the community is friendly, but there are some hateful questions and comments: "who is the slutteyist bitch," "being gay is SICK."

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    There are some questions about sex, like "who has the hottest body" or "who would you rather have sex with?" There's no outright nudity, but a few photos come pretty close.

  • Language:

    Some profanity in questions and comments, including f--k.

  • Consumerism:

    The point of the site is winning as many BluBucks as possible through betting and playing games. There are lots of ads and links to third-party sites. Users can buy tokens with real money, or can "earn" tokens by purchasing goods from outside sites or filling out surveys that disclose personal information.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some users talk about getting drunk or high. "Gifts" include beers and glasses of champagne.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About DotBlu

Parents need to know that the main activity on this social gaming site is betting (with virtual currency.) The site prompts registered users to provide their email address and email password so that invitations can be sent to contacts. Users should avoid this by clicking "do it later" instead of entering their information.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why it's not a good idea to give out email passwords or friends' email addresses on sites like this. Families can also talk about how frequently placing bets -- even with fake money -- can become a bad habit.
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