MyUville (http://www.myuville.com)
common sense media says
Starter virtual world offers good safety measures.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this Webby Award-winning virtual worlds site is a fine introduction into virtual worlds for the youngest Internet users. Created for ages 5-12, the features here may not keep the attention of many kids older than seven or eight. The games, virtual world images and items to buy with "U Bucks" kids earn on the site are cute -- but not necessarily all that engaging compared to other, more established virtual world sites for kids. Safety measures are the high point of this site.
Educational value:
There are a few educational games. But the most prevalent educational component of this site is providing a safe place for young Internet users to play within a virtual world just for them.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Banner ads for services oddly geared toward adults, such as Lenscrafters and a text service whose ad reads: "Spice up your txt chat." Also, the site advertises its own members-only club for $5.95/mo.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
Privacy & safety:
Players' username is the only personal information that other players can see, and the site offers kids and parents reminders not to use the child's name in any way in the user name. There is no way to contact any other player personally via email or otherwise.
A parents-only login helps parents keep tabs on their child's account. Parents can also read the pre-determined chat phrases.
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