 | 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. |
Fantage
Common Sense Media says
Cute, fun virtual world with great safety measures.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this popular virtual world for tweens has strong safety features that prevent users from sharing personal information, including several options for chatting. Many of the site's activities center on shopping or fashion, but there are no ads.
Is it any good?
FANTAGE is a richly designed -- and densely populated -- virtual world where tweens cruise around castles, forests, and cities on rocket boards. Although it's nicely animated and easy to navigate, Fantage doesn't stray far from the standard social world formula. Games are simple, but fun, and they're built into the scenery -- along with some surprises -- making for a high level of interactivity. Users can also complete larger quests to earn special items, and the Fantage blog keeps residents posted on new developments, events, and missions -- meaning that this virtual world is constantly growing and changing.
Online interaction: There's lots of interaction, but it's safe, friendly, and closely monitored. The site has filtered chat (no profanity or personal info) and safe chat (scripted phrases only). Users can IM each other and request buddies, as well as block certain users.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about safety in virtual worlds. What information is OK to share online, and what's off limits? You can also discuss how to apply the social skills you
learn in the virtual world to life offline: How would you approach a
new friend? What would you do if someone was bothering you?
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AGE
its sooo safe!
It is very safe!!! me and my little six year old brother loves it. we both have accounts and i log on with him. there are online realationships but i stay out of that and also teach my brother too. i think it is perfectly safe for paretns to let there kids that are 5+ get an account.
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AGE
As a parent it annoys me greatly that there are strong distinctions between members and nonmembers. There is constant pressure to join and reminders of what you can and can't do and have. About the only thing good I can say is that it is providing a great example of unfair treatment as has happened with class or skin color. I'm sure someone will say
"lighten up", but I think it's a lousy message. But rather than ban it I have allowed my daughter to play, but have made clear that membership is out of the question. Frankly it's not a bad way to teach how the world goes sometimes!
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AGE
tri city
list every thing my daughter needs!!!
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AGE
a fun game!
Its a good game for kids cuz they can have fun in there. Its safe too because fantage ban someone if they say a bad word. like when u say girlfriend they only say friend! see. its sooo safe for everyone. the only thing u need there is to be a member. if u get too bored to stuff really fast u dont play this game. but there is always new things every week for everyone! fantage can give u 500 stars then i got ecoins too! which means ur kids can go and buy the membership clothes! so its fun for everyone. if ur 14 or something its going to be kinda fun for you but u just look soo small!
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AGE
Perfect for kids of any age!
I love this site! I play it all the time! Kids can host and compete in fashion shows, do missions, become reporters, own homes, and more! The majority of members are really nice and easy to befriend, but I've seen people act snobbish and rude. The only problems I have with it is that you need to be a paid member to get the most out of the site, which costs $5.99 a month.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 18, 2009
AGE
It can be for tweens
I think fantage is a fine website and is okay for kids.
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Kid, 11 years old
May 20, 2010
AGE
Perfect for any one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean it!!!
This website is cool i have been on it for along time since Janurary.Great for even babies.NO ISSUES AT ALL!!!!!So if any one says that i will be mad!!
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Kid, 12 years old
June 4, 2011
AGE
Fun Site, Shopping Promoted
It's a very fun website, however shopping and advertising are rather overly promoted. Nothing innopropriate, but kids need to know how to watch their time on sites such as fantage.
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