 | 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. |
Justin.tv
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Innovative video site puts users in charge.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this site is a mixed bag when it comes to content. Most of videos are fine for teens, but sometimes sexually explicit content -- including links to porn sites -- slips through, despite being prohibited by community guidelines. Teens can protect their channels with an access code so that only users they invite can view the content posted. Users can delete their own videos.
What's it about?
Named for its founder, Justin Kan, JUSTIN.TV began as a platform for "lifecasting" -- live video streaming shot from the perspective of the participant. Today, the site features a wider variety of video content, from ferret cams to movie clips to live news feeds. Users can become fans of channels, each of which includes a live chat. The site also has networks, which can encompass multiple channels dedicated to similar topics and forums that are moderated by network administrators.
Is it any good?
Like most sites featuring user-generated content, Justin.tv is hit or miss when it comes to videos -- but its community features are top-notch. YouTube commenting seems primitive compared to the chats and forums integrated into Justin.tv's networks. And users have plenty of tools to keep their networks clean and on-topic, such as banning users or filtering language. Also noteworthy is the site's Headlines section, which features user-penned stories on noteworthy Justin.tv broadcasters, including aspiring artists and musicians.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about potential drawbacks of posting videos online. Would teens feel uncomfortable knowing that thousands of people can see them? How do you know what's OK to post and what's not? Check out our tips on YouTube and video chatting to start a conversation about using video sites safely.
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Not for young children.
I think the site should not be a 13+ site. Too many perverts and pedophiles running rampant through there. Too many kids don't understand/know the dangers. The staff and the volunteer Admins don't monitor it enough for it to be 13+. It needs to be 18+.
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Not a safe site and the worst admins on the internet.
Justin.tv is not a safe site for kids. Pedophiles run rampant on that site and the admins nor staff do not monitor the social directory. These men perv on these kids daily asking them to show parts of their bodies, tell them they are cute and stuff. Personal information are spammed in the chats while the admins do not care. The chats are sexual and foul. Report do nothing, they basically ignore reports from the general community and rely on certain people that are their friends to ban whoever they want. You have guys masturbating, porn, underage children on that site broadcasting for long periods of time before that get banned. And they just come back with new accounts and ignored again. One admin was told there was a 6 year old kid broadcasting and he refused to ban him. Their policy is 13 years and above, but they are sometimes too lazy to do their job. I do not recommend this site. If you want email support now from the staff, the wait time is 25 days.
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Justin.tv needs to be investigated my the FBI
The website justin.tv is full of pedophiles, underage children flashing their private parts, porn and sexual chats with teenagers. Today alone, 2 teens showed their boobs and 2 children under the age of 13 got naked, 7 porn movies and 5 guys jacking off. The so called admins do not see it. Apparently, nobody monitors the site until the damage is done. You hit a report button and the channel gets banned 5 hours later or not at all. It's not a family site, it's more like a porn smut site. Stay away, you kids and teens will be corrupted. Also, Justin.tv allows illegal streams of DMCA content.
The site needs to be investigated by the FBI.
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