 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Faketown
Common Sense Media says
This unmonitored online world has real problems.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that users "self-govern" this unmonitored virtual world and social networking site, but it doesn't seem like anyone's governing anything in this sexually charged and confusing town. Not to mention, users can post anything about themselves -- including full name and age, as well as photos -- and if they don't restrict their profiles, everything is available to everyone. While creating, buying, and selling virtual products may be an educational exercise in business skills, members use real money to buy online coins.
What's it about?
In the virtual world of FAKETOWN.COM, you choose where to live, "buy" a plot of land, create your own home, buy and sell items with community members, and even run for mayor -- all this just by using a free animation tool and uploading photos and songs for free (until you want to save them, that is).
Is it any good?
The premise may sound like educational fun, but the reality of this unmonitored site is a cluttered landscape with loud music videos, as well as some rude language, suggestive photos, and senseless consumerism. And, it may be confusing for teens that this site uses a mix of avatar-style graphics and real-life video and photos. Parents should spend some time in this fake community before deciding to give some real money to their teen to "live" here.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about safety on social networking sites and why a site might not be so safe for young teens even though they're allowed to use it. Our Top Ten Tips for Kids for Viral Media is a great resource, but these questions should get the conversation started: What information should you include in your profile, and what should you leave out? What can you do if you feel like someone is bullying you or wants to meet you in person?
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faketown
i need faketown* i what paly game on it log money for me .
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Kid, 10 years old
July 18, 2010
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well if it's for all ages and up im so ok with it
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Kid, 12 years old
April 1, 2010
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10-17
i think it is okay.Why?beacuse the fun of diffrent cards styles and houses you can make.Get the tip from me.Step1:dont hover on your son/daughter the govener takes care of that.Step2:theirs nothing beacuse if your son/daughter gets into trouble the made a jail for kids.still not convincing? see the submits.give faketown a chance.Please i love this site.thank you-my old tag until shutdown was pjunleashed
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Awesome website
I think it is absolutly amazing for the children
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Kid, 10 years old
June 29, 2011
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i am above my self
Yay i am finally above my self that so cute finally i get to post you know what i mean?
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