Omegle is open to anyone- that is its unique value prop. but also opens the doors to unsavory types. A similar site GettingRandom.com is limited to registered users of Facebook and be safer for that reason.
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Omegle
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Not age appropriate for kids under 16, age appropriate for kids over 17; suggested age 15. -
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Common Sense says
Anonymous chat site created by teen is too risky for kids.
On this site kids can: chat, express themselves, meet people
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 15 and Under
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What Parents Need to Know
About Omegle
This chat site’s catchphrase, "Talk to strangers!", says it all. Though created by an 18-year-old, Omegle is not for kids. The site puts two strangers together in a chat room. Though chats start out anonymous, users often ask for and share personal information. Language is uncensored and sexual come-ons and requests for email addresses are common. Omegle can be fun when both users desire a real conversation. It might be worth the effort for older teens willing to sift through the trash talk. But younger kids, especially girls, should steer clear.
Read our full review by Carla Thornton
Families Can Talk About
- Is there anything to be gained from talking to strangers on an uncensored chat site like Omegle? What makes people say silly or ugly things to complete strangers? Read our tips on social networking.
- Revisit Internet rules of safety: never share your real name, age, phone number, or address with people you don’t know.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give itMy concerns are:
- User content isn't age appropriate
Chatting on Omegle
- I rate this title off for age 15 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
not a good idea.
I remember my first time in omegle... i was scared; a lot. x] well it's really not for kids... or tweens... or young teens. ._. because you'll never know who you're gonna talk to.
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Safety is an issue
- User content isn't age appropriate
Stay Away From This Site!
My 17 year old daughter (but VERy young 17) met via Omegel a 27 year old and I only found out that she had met him last week on 4 consecutive days. I feared he was a groomer and police were involved. This web site is terryfying to me. You will talk to complete strangers, no images or "a bit about me" or anything. They could live anywhere in the world and say anything. I went on there to check it out myself. I said Hi, someone answered asking m or f? then location, then age. I siad I was 17 and immediately he was asking me for my email addy. Very scray place. DO NOT LET YOUR TEENS ANYWHERE NEAR THIS SITE! Even adults should be careful!
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it
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- Safety isn't an issue
Fun to use when you're bored! You might get to know some interesting things
Yes, you basically talk to strangers with this, parents. However, as long as you have stressed the dangers of giving out your name and age to these people, then you're good to go. Languge? Depends on the person, always expect it, but it shouldn't be a big deal for anyone over 13+ (this goes by my saying that if you don't want your child to hear something in the media, its a good chance he's already heard it tons of times at school, you can't keep your children innocent forever anyway, you'll hurt them in the process). I've used this several times and actually got a few interesting conversations going, one from a person living in German, as far as he told me. Overall, its a fun, safe, anonymous way to talk to anyone across the world about anything you want.
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| 100% | of parents feel user generated content is iffy |
| 50% | of parents feel the site is not safe |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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