 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
PopAwesome
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Mediocre entertainment blog needs privacy upgrade.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this entertainment blog doesn't have a privacy policy or terms of use -- which is a problem, because it allows users to enter contests by submitting their name and email address. Also, it doesn't seem to block users under 13 from submitting this info. Content-wise, the posts and comments are generally tame, but there's a section of music videos from YouTube that contains some offerings with strong language, sexual content, and negative messages. Some of the links to "Awesome Friends" sites aren't great either (like PerezHilton).
Is it any good?
Run by webmasters Jamie and Melissa, PopAwesome has the vibe of an amateur fan blog, rather than a polished entertainment site. There’s not much here that gossip hounds can’t get somewhere else in a slicker package with more interactivity. On the other hand, some young teens might enjoy the DIY feel and unusual interview questions. (Did you know that Brooke Hogan’s best recipe is baked chicken?) Most of the music coverage focuses on tween faves like Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato -- an odd juxtaposition with the more “mature” music videos featured on the home page from artists like 50 Cent.
Online interaction: Users can post comments -- text only -- and most are positive and clean. However, there's no policy on comments and some contain profanity or negativity.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about Internet safety and why it's important to exercise caution when submitting your email address to a Web site. Parents can warn their kids about unwanted spam and sites that share email addresses with third parties. How can you find out what a site does with the addresses it collects?
Families can talk about the music videos featured on this site. Do you pay attention to a song's lyrics and message? Why or why not? Check out our advice on racy music to get the discussion started.
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