 | 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. |
Twinzer
Common Sense Media says
Social site for Xtreme sports fans; iffy stuff.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this social networking site for extreme sports fans does have a forum where users can connect offline for sports-related meetings. That might explain why the terms of use state says that the site isn't for anyone under 18 (although you only have to be 13 to register, and you can search for other users as young as 13!). Many of the videos have the typical rough and tough content (crashes, dangerous stunts, etc.) and plenty of swear words (but none that teens haven't heard already). There is appropriate content for younger teens, however, such as amateur videos of skaters and surfers or information about sports events.
What's it about?
MySpace meets the X Games at TWINZER.COM. The social networking site is all about adventure sports such as surfing, biking, skating and snowboarding, and like other social hubs, this one is predominantly comprised of user-submitted content. The site is divided into networks for various sports, which are then divided into sub-networks. For instance, the Skate Network is divided into Street, Vert, and Park. Along with the video, music, and photo departments there are also areas of the site that allow users to connect in the real world. The Battles and Hook-ups sections let users set up meetings with other athletes.
Is it any good?
For anyone interested in adventure sports, Twinzer.com offers a site chock-full of stunts and tricks, and amusing and informative content. The video department is by far the most varied and interesting part of the site. Here you can watch often overlooked female athletes show off their stuff -- or watch a video of skaters being choked by police! The socializing aspect of the site, which hasn't seem to take off yet, appears similar in design to MySpace. But the Events and News widgets make the site a timely resourceful for true extreme sports fans.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about online safety. What personal information is OK to share with others online and what's better left unsaid? Also, why do adventure sports require their own social network site. How does the skater, biker, surfer community differ from other social networks? Can you think of any other hobbies or special interests that could use their own social network online?
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Kid, 11 years old
January 6, 2011
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Kid, 12 years old
May 8, 2010
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Twinzer Review
Rating: ON 17+ for any contain
"is it immature or mature for 11-16, well, such as 11-12 will be safe and not use the account, as of 12-14 years old can handle all profanities, 14-16 can see as of violent or safety an issue or some concerns and all highlights, and 17 and up could do something, but 18 fine to do whatever everything, but no one 10 and under."
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