 | 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. |
Tangle
Common Sense Media says
Christian network offers forum for debate, news, and music.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that TANGLE, formerly GodTube, is a hip, Christian social networking site for people 13 and older that includes YouTube-style videos, Christian rock downloads, a prayer wall, various ministries, and social networking features. There's a lot of content here, and it seems like most users stay true to Christian norms when posting videos, messages, and photos.
Is it any good?
TANGLE does an inspired job creating a Christian online community for youth and young adults. From hip Christian rock downloads and videos, to YouTube-style videos, personal profiles, blogs, ministries, prayer walls and an online Bible, the options overflow. Tangle is not affiliated with any particular Christian denomination. Features such as the Top Praying Members list, seem to awkwardly place prayer in the category of an online contest or game. If you're looking for traditional Christian fare, this site may seem to contain too much hype, not enough focus on the religion's namesake.
Online interaction: Lots of opportunities to interact, including posting on numerous blogs of many Christian-related topics, and the site maintains civility in its interactions.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why teens may have a better experience getting involved on a social networking sites that start with a common interest for its users -- such as Tangle does for Christians -- rather than starting on the more free-for-all social networking sites like MySpace or Facebook. But also note that just because it's a Christian social networking site doesn't mean everyone on it has good intent.
Discuss some of the videos, songs, or other content that Tangle offers. Some topics are rather heavy for younger teens, such as Big Questions like "Does God exist?" or videos of Christians entangled in legal battles for their faith. If your teen's on Tangle, a parent should be, too.
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AWESOME
I love Tangle. I am only allowed to go on YouTube to search certain things, and most Christian artists are on it. It is really cool and that just proves that you don't have to have sex and cussing for a really awesome website!
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In my case, I'm being spammed by these people and they don't respond to my repeated requests for help
I and many others have received emails from Tangle/Godtube without subscribing, and have received no help (repeated, automated answers that do not address the problem) when I have contacted their help desk. I have read posts from others who have tried everything and have not been able to have their sites/blogs deleted. Beware!
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Perfect For All Ages
This website is great for people who want to find christian Music Videos. I believe this site is appropriate for all ages. Nothing inappropriate like Youtube has.
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Much better than YouTube when it comes to young kids
Definitely where you should stick your kids if you want to avoid the sex and cussing of YouTube.
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Kid, 12 years old
February 14, 2012
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So Random
this is for christians we dont need know about s x
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