LolasLand (http://www.lolasland.com/)

common sense media says

Fun, safe, and very pink world for tween girls.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that you can build a profile on LolasLand.com, but it's all anonymous -- you're only identified by your screen name. Instead of letting users post their own snapshots, the site encourages safe social networking by having girls create a customizable avatar and upload pre-selected photos of things like cute animals. You need to register to set up a profile or jump around the various parts of the land, like Lola's Lounge. Girls supposedly need parental permission to join, but they can get immediate access by submitting their email and any email they claim is a parent's. All the site does is send parents a notification email letting them know that their child is using the site.

Educational value: The 'zine articles encourage reading.
Positive messages: The Lola message is to "be happy being you."
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: A filter screens out swear words, and according to site rules, if you manage to slip one through, you could be asked to leave the community.
Consumerism: Fashion and makeup choices all seem to come from just a few stores, making the content feel pretty much like an ad -- but mentions of the Lola book series are actually pretty minimal.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about why it's a good idea to have just a username and not your real name for an online profile. Is it safe if you just use your first name? What other kinds of information should you think twice about before including it in a profile?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
It's a little suspect that many of the featured fashion items come from the same places; that whole section feels kind of like a covert ad for UK-based stores like Topshop. But as virtual worlds go, this one is pretty impressive. There's plenty to read and do and some really cool effects, like the option to select sky themes including lightning and fireworks -- which can be changed from day to night with a flip of a virtual light switch.

The social networking aspect really is pretty safe. Users can add one another as friends, but interaction on the site is low; and to keep things clean, all status updates go through a language filter before being posted.


This review was written by Erin Brereton
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Most useful reviews by all members

HappyBaby
kid, 12 years old
 
i love mostly everything and the only thing i hate is that when pplcurse around me

beauti star
kid, 10 years old
 
good
it cool

SerenityGrace
kid, 12 years old
 
Review
I was a member before it shut down. Why do all the good sites shut down. But other than that. It was boring for me. I only went on it once

kirstenluise
parent of 11 and 13 year old
 
Whats so great about it?
My daughter thought that younger girls (as in 6 and 7) would not get the appeal of this site.

momisita910
teen, 13 years old
 
CANCLED
IT SHUT DOWN JUST LIKE IN THE FAB LANE!!!!!! It WAS a great website though.

tlwells
parent of 10 year old
 
Confused
I am confused if the parents are citing excessive violence, inappropriate language and drugs on this site why are they ok with it?

CrazyBlu4Eva
kid, 10 years old
 
A*..it shut down.

Chiyo Nakatani
kid, 10 years old
 
Great!!!!
Awesome site!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

catkenobie
parent of 12 and 16 year old
 
Website shut down
No more LolasLand. I wish I would've found this website sooner. I think my daughter may have liked it.

Azunie
kid, 11 years old
 
LOVE
I love it

geegirl
teen, 14 years old
 

smartsamantha
kid, 10 years old
 
=)
i love it here.

uleigha
kid, 11 years old
 
great
I think it was great

ysabella123
kid, 12 years old
 
love it makes children happy

mackattack97
teen, 16 years old
 
100%
Love it!!!!!!!

pratiba kid
kid, 13 years old
 
good
good

jirachigirl9
kid, 12 years old
 
It shut down!
Oh no! It shut down! Now I can't play but it looked fun!

heaven123
kid, 12 years old
 
iiiiiiii lovvveee itttttt...........

ashleyleeann
kid, 11 years old
 
things you need to know well here it is
no drugs are aloude !

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