 | 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. |
Postopia
Common Sense Media says
Game site heavy on plugs for Flintstone-themed foods.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that to track the points they earn playing games on Postopia, kids will need to register. Registration involves kids entering a name, password, and acknowledging if they're over or under 13. Children under 13 can still play games and use the site -- but they are asked to submit a parent's email address during registration. To track or save kids' game scores, parents must approve the membership.
Is it any good?
POSTOPIA includes several games and activities that feature familiar Flintstones characters like Fred and Barney, along with a virtual map providing Bedrock-related trivia. Kids will have a good time playing games like Rock, Bump & Bowl (although they'll need to be old enough to read -- it'd be hard to figure out how to move Fred around without the instructions.) The site also offers a few fun activities like printable coloring page PDFs and a dinosaur origami how-to.
The virtual map may not be of much interest to anyone but mega Flintstones fans -- and the site's emphasis on product plugs can feel a little overwhelming. However, Postopia doesn't push kids to spend endless hours immersing themselves in Fruity Pebble fun. In fact, after kids have played a bit, a character actually pops up to suggest logging off, getting some exercise, and coming back tomorrow. (Even if the cereal that the site is based on is a little on the sugary side, that's a healthy attitude to have!)
Online interaction: The site doesn't feature a chat or internal e-mail/messaging option.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the advantages of playing games offline as well as on the computer. Online games like the ones on this site can be fun -- but why is it importance to also exercise and play outside?
How much time is too much time to spend on the computer each day playing games and looking at websites and videos? Does your family have a time limit for how much time you spend online?
There are quite a few product mentions on this site. Does seeing some of the snacks and cereals make you want to buy them more? Do you feel like advertising influences you much?
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They totally changed the website! I liked it better before! Those were the good old days.
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hating the new postopia
i looked everywhere for it but i only found pebbles...i hate pebbles...i still remember how me and my sister played on it... i wish i was bigger so that i can go and put the old game back on...:D
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i think its a safety issue to my brain because i cant play the games i grew up playing! pebblesplay?? please! change it now!!!! im not the only one in the world who dislikes the website strongly!!! i demand they change it back!! i think the game is boring, it only has 4 games, unlike the other one, which had like over 200!!!! please chan\ge it
i think its a safety issue to my BRAIN
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