MyLOL.net

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Common Sense Media says

Unsafe, explicit "teen dating" site has adult users.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this site isn't safe for teens. It claims to be a place for "teen dating" -- allowing teens as young as 13 to register -- but has thousands of adult users, many of whom are "friends" with young people. Some people post their real names, IMs, and email addresses. Others -- including young teens -- post sexually explicit comments and photographs that stop just short of nudity.

  • There are plenty of people (including adults) exchanging or soliciting personal information and trolling for sex partners.
  • Not applicable.
  • There doesn't appear to be nudity in the profiles -- which the site prohibits -- but some users come very close. There are some photos of girls as young as 13 posing in bras and thong underwear with captions like "ready for sex" and "spanking." Some users post sexual comments like "I have a big c--k." (The site says it prohibits "sexually explicit" content.)

What's it about?

The international social networking site MYLOL.NET bills itself as "the #1 teen dating site in Google" -- that is, if you Google "teen dating," this site tops the list. Whether it's the most popular among actual teens is another story. There's no age cap on users, and visitors can search among profiles of people ages 13 to 40. (There are thousands of adults registered.) Users can post photos and videos, chat, and rank each other's "hotness." There are privacy controls that allows users to restrict their profiles to friends only.


Is it any good?

 

In response to concerns that sexual predators might be using MyLOL.net to meet teens, the site's owner told BBC News in July 2008 that he planned to improve its security, but said the changes might take a few months. There's still plenty of reason to be concerned: There are too many adults, too many explicit photos, and too much
personal info being exchanged for MyLOL to be a safe social site
for teens. Also, there seems to be no way to delete an account.

Besides -- the site's design is dull, the content is poorly written, and there are no applications or other cool features. Teens have plenty of more innovative choices when it comes to social networking sites, including the options below.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about Internet safety with social networking sites
and how nothing is private on the Internet. What information should you
include in your profile, and what should you leave out besides
identifying information? How do you know if you can trust someone
enough to make them a "friend" so they have access to your private
information?


This review was written by Susan Yudt
Teen, 15 years old
February 13, 2011
 
nooo
ok this site is dating and about sex no way no way

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Teen, 17 years old
June 14, 2010
 
Its ok. for myself as a 15 yearold I try not to go on this website. I have been aproched by men 20 to 35 years old. I do go on with my mom, best friend, or older cousin.

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Teen, 16 years old
June 12, 2011
 
I just hope for a positive view on the site.
So I was reading the other reviews and their all negative. I personally find this a great site, Its easy to search people and area to find people to talk to and able to read profile info to know if they may like that person. So I have asperger syndrome, if anyone knows what that is, so this makes socializing easier for me. yes there may be adults or sexually active teens on there, but if you're able to make a teen socializing site without any of that, please do. I think the bad reviews are to do with the vast amount of unsuitable people on the site, but that's something all websites will have. There are ways to prevent this by blocking, ignoring etc. there is nothing wrong with this site. I would say that it would be better for those who know a predator when they see one. Every site has there ups and downs, MyLol is I believe still being developed, so naturally there will be more downs then ups, but they will be fixed, and their easy to overcome. Why should the site handle everything, why not be a little more careful, it helps, a lot. Been with MyLol for around 2-3 years now.

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Teen, 18 years old
August 17, 2010
 
Some pros and cons, just like everything else, including your favorite food =)
Sounds like Facebook and Myspace =D. Though I myself have found amazing people on the site, provided, yeah there's adult users on there, but do you have to talk to them? No you don't, just like in life, you can do this thing called, "ignoring." As far as sexual predators, I haven't really found one yet, and I've experienced lots of strange talks with those folks....The site is for teens, so of course you're gonna' find people cussing, wearing their hats sideways, wanting to get laid, looking for cute chicks/boys and sometimes both! =o. Though overall, as a seventeen year-old, I could've used this site if I knew about two years ago, all it takes is seriousness, and intelligence. As with anything, don't be stupid!

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Teen, 14 years old
November 1, 2011
 
Do Not Get One
Its a horrible website my daughter has her own laptop and i happen to look at it and there had been guys sending her their numbers,well i decided to call them and I could have swore they were grown men I had asked her how old are they? Her response was 13 or 14. I watched a chat room and there were bad launguage and horrible things a 13 year old doesnt need to know. if your ok with having them on this site be aware!!

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Teen, 18 years old
September 8, 2011
 
Lalala
I love mylol! I have been a member for a few weeks now and I have never been approached from a 40 year old creep. The administrator asks for proof from everyone so it's really easy to spot a faker. I believe mylol is a great place to make new friends. As long as you're responsible and don't give out personal information the site is fine.

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Teen, 14 years old
August 31, 2011
 
LostReaction's view on MyLOL.
I've only been a member of MyLOL for about a year, but that's more than enough time to realize that it's not for everyone. You have to be 13 to join the site, and I think people should take this into their own consideration, because some kids are a little more mature than others. If your 13 year old son or daughter is still laughing at swear words (a little extreme, but it definitely happens), then he/she is probably still in a sort of phase where they can be strongly influenced by others and what they say and do, and they shouldn't be on this website. If not, then swearing isn't really that big of a problem. But it happens. As far as sexual content, it's pretty well-restricted. Besides perverts asking if anyone wants to "get dirty", which is easy to avoid, there's not much to worry about. There are loads of insanely annoying ads on MyLOL, but who cares, they're everywhere. People do talk about drugs and alcohol in the chat rooms and whatnot, but you can easily click "ignore" and never have to hear from the idiot ever again. I wouldn't get involved with the chat rooms to begin with. Most of the people there are morons, anyway. I also see people complaining about getting banned. If you and your sister (just an example) share a desktop computer and are both accused of being fake, just post something called a "proof picture". What you do is, you take a picture of yourself holding a piece of paper. On that piece of paper, you write your username, MyLOL.net, and the date and time. In the example situation I just explained, you could each make a sign and be in the same picture, to prove that you're sisters. And it also helps to stay out of chat rooms if you think people might accuse you of being fake. The administrator sometimes hangs around in there and sometimes checks people's profiles and ip's. It may not be as advanced as other online communities like facebook or myspace, but it's a nice virtual escape from your hometown. As long as you're not giving your personal information like there's no tomorrow, you'll be safe and able to enjoy the site. Thanks for reading my long-ass review! ^-^

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Teen, 17 years old
October 6, 2011
 
Adult topics on a Teen Site
The kids on this site are bad influences. The majority of them openly talk about sex and drugs. I even witnessed them trading paypal emails so they can trade their illegal substances. Do not let your kids on this site.

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Teen, 17 years old
September 8, 2011
 
MyLOL
I've been a member of MyLOL for about three-four years and so far, I've had a great time on the site. I've met several amazing people over the years that I'm still in contact with. The one reason I think it may get bad ratings is because anyone can create account with a false age. I think there should be an age limit, that way if the minimum age requirement won't be such an issue due to older people being on the site. I also think those that make an account on here should take into consideration on what information to give out. It's a concern of mine that the people of MyLOL give too much information out at times and it can get them into some deep trouble. I think it's the people, not the actual website, that makes it have somewhat of a "bad" image. Also, members should take into account that you should be mature and have fun but don't become immature with the site and start uncalled for fights. It results in too many more terrible issues that are unnecessary.

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Teen, 15 years old
December 28, 2010
 
Since I don't meet up with anyone on this site, its fine for kids who know not to tell strangers their business and personal information. You should know that already, just use safety on this site.

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This review was written by Susan Yudt

This review was written by Susan Yudt

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