omg.yahoo (http://www.omg.yahoo.com)
common sense media says
This celeb site is, like, a bit tamer than others!
parents & educators say
- 33% say language is an issue
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this is Yahoo!'s new destination for everything celebrity-related, with photos and video galore. It seems more wholesome than other celeb news and gossip sites, with a marked lack of footage (so far, anyway) showcasing young Hollywood's inebriation or lack of interest in underwear. News stories come from reliable sources like Reuters and AP, and state the facts, without gossipy speculation. Comments, on the other hand, include many a rant for or against a particular celebrity, some of which escalate to trash talking that includes religious or racial slurs. Comment monitoring seems to be in the hands of users, with a "Report Abuse" function that sends a message to customer support. Unilever and Pepsi are the site's exclusive sponsors and feature ads that are understated and well integrated into the site's layout.
Educational value:
The content is lacking in any real educational value or depth, and is undeniably superficial, but seems to be safer and more rooted in facts than other celeb sites.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
References to celebrity hookups, breakups, makeups, and vacation frolics on the beach, but that's about it.
Language:
A few censored things in the comments.
Consumerism:
Lipton White Tea with Raspberry is the only brand featured on the site, and is done so in a subtle, understated way.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
References to celebrities in rehab or getting DUIs.
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Cirque_de_Soleil
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Love this website
absolutely THE best gossip website. The only problem is the user comments. Very up-to-date site.
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kid, 12 years old
OK for 18+
first i gave yahoo! omg or search an iffy for 16-17
Here
The Lucky Numbers are 7, 11, 18, and/or 23.
13 is bad luck.
If you want kids to be on any site, then here's the rules.
#1) NEVER SIGN UP. Sign In fine or to delete an account. It's not worth it. There can be inappropriate meterial unespecially 12 and under sites...
#2) Predators find to hurt kids.
#3) They E-mail them with inappropriate languae or insults(e.g. to Hurt Kids: f--k you a--hole, i hate you! loser! f--got! you n--ga! you h-nkey! you crakkxer! you big fat liar and h@! yu wh*re! you go to h*ll!youd--k! f-k yu f-k mi! you j-p ch--nk s-pi-k sp--k d--m you n-----e! you cr-p and a big liar to a b-tcha-- dii-ks!)
#4) they said bad words
#5) inappropriate content
#6) all that!
#7) go the other way and watch hellboy!
#8) Watch G rated stuff
#9) go to 12 and under sites
#10) the end.
then i dont look like a kid anymore! i want to look like a teen for now/from now on and sooner going to look like an adult!
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OK for 18+
first i gave yahoo! omg or search an iffy for 16-17
Here
The Lucky Numbers are 7, 11, 18, and/or 23.
13 is bad luck.
If you want kids to be on any site, then here's the rules.
#1) NEVER SIGN UP. Sign In fine or to delete an account. It's not worth it. There can be inappropriate meterial unespecially 12 and under sites...
#2) Predators find to hurt kids.
#3) They E-mail them with inappropriate languae or insults(e.g. to Hurt Kids: f--k you a--hole, i hate you! loser! f--got! you n--ga! you h-nkey! you crakkxer! you big fat liar and h@! yu wh*re! you go to h*ll!youd--k! f-k yu f-k mi! you j-p ch--nk s-pi-k sp--k d--m you n-----e! you cr-p and a big liar to a b-tcha-- dii-ks!)
#4) they said bad words
#5) inappropriate content
#6) all that!
#7) go the other way and watch hellboy!
#8) Watch G rated stuff
#9) go to 12 and under sites
#10) the end.
then i dont look like a kid anymore! i want to look like a teen for now/from now on and sooner going to look like an adult!
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kid, 11 years old
OK for 18+
first i gave yahoo! omg or search an iffy for 16-17
Here
The Lucky Numbers are 7, 11, 18, and/or 23.
13 is bad luck.
If you want kids to be on any site, then here's the rules.
#1) NEVER SIGN UP. Sign In fine or to delete an account. It's not worth it. There can be inappropriate meterial unespecially 12 and under sites...
#2) Predators find to hurt kids.
#3) They E-mail them with inappropriate languae or insults(e.g. to Hurt Kids: f--k you a--hole, i hate you! loser! f--got! you n--ga! you h-nkey! you crakkxer! you big fat liar and h@! yu wh*re! you go to h*ll!youd--k! f-k yu f-k mi! you j-p ch--nk s-pi-k sp--k d--m you n-----e! you cr-p and a big liar to a b-tcha-- dii-ks!)
#4) they said bad words
#5) inappropriate content
#6) all that!
#7) go the other way and watch hellboy!
#8) Watch G rated stuff
#9) go to 12 and under sites
#10) the end.
then i dont look like a kid anymore! i want to look like a teen for now/from now on and sooner going to look like an adult!
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texangirl97
adult
adult
Great website! but some bad comments...
The website is great! the sorces seem much more reliable than other gossip websites that seem to use whatever story anyone tells them. The comments that yahoo! users make aren't the best though. Many users use bad comments about the celeberty or say things like "what username said was stupid! don't listen to him!" (a lot of times with stronger language than that.) Other than that, it's great for older tweens and teens!
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Chrihddjason
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
Off 13 and under Iffy 13-18 On 18 and up
yes, i don't think omg.yahoo* is appropirate for children under 13.
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stripesanddots
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
I go on OMG! mainly to look at the fashion slideshows. I usually steer clear of the comments and the inappropriate slideshows. If you know not to look at the inapproprite stuff, you should be okay.
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