 | 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. |
VizWoz
Common Sense Media says
Virtual world has safe chat but iffy games and music.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this British virtual world contains some sketchy content, including adults-only songs and games that involve hurting animals.
What's it about?
Visitors to the British virtual world VIZWOZ.COM can cruise around hotspots like Tropical Island, Future City, and Fame World on hoverboards, looking for friends to chat with and games to play. A VIP membership starting at £1 a month (about $1.50) offers some additional perks. Vizcops deal with bullying and other offenses, while the VKrew organizes multiplayer activities. A music/video player with a searchable library lets visitors create their own soundtrack.
Is it any good?
The Vizcops aren't asleep at the wheel: Players who dare tempt fate with salty language or other off-limits conduct are promptly warned. But despite the safe chat experience and general friendliness of its populace, VizWoz veers off course when it comes to some of its content. The single-player games are mostly mediocre knockoffs of classics (guess which one "Tetrise" cribs from?) and some of them are downright bizarre. Who wants to whack cute penguins over the head with a club until they bleed?
As a diversion, some of the games and activities can be entertaining -- and learning some Britishisms has its charm. It's a fun place to visit, but you wouldn't want to live there.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why some games reward players for beating up animals (or people). Does violence seem less objectionable if it's animated instead of live action? You can also discuss what information is safe to share with an online "friend" and what's off limits.
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its a awsome website!!!
i know that u abbreviate swears,theres sexual content and a bar but most guys and sirls on it r like 15-19 so that is all things that happan in rl life so if u dont wont ur kid to see that stuff then u shouldnt let them out the house.All kids swear a school and when there out with there m8s so just dont be too protective i have a girlfriend and we text sexual stuff in rl so if it happens online its most likelyhappining in rl.peace out review guys.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 17, 2011
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Safety.
Well I am an Old User, I used to be addicteeed!!!
But now i'vebacked off, but this is the problem;
most of the people on there are over the age and use it to get they're next target, or some under the age limit.
It is easy to tell someone where you live, your e-mail and all sorts of personal information! Because the staff don't give one, they leave the VizCops to see it, no offence to them, sometimes they can be very good,but others they give 10 min bans, or even 5! It also has forums, which is very personal. You can put whatever, and just put dashes or 'x's to protect the word. They need to do some changes but other than that, it isgreat. Although I advise you have a talk to your children about the conditions of telling a virtual character where you live or your name, because it could be a scary man. You can choose youur name and there forward, example: You could be 90+ and put your age as 12. If your under 10, don't get trapped there. I've been there, done it, it seems great at first, you've got your new friend! You feel like you trust them, you really do, but you really can't.
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what i think of vizwoz
I think that this website is a great opputunity for children to go online with their friends. Although the vizcops ban bad language, the kids can still abreviate the bad language like f--k you. they should know when its being abreviated and when its not being abreviated.
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Kid, 12 years old
April 25, 2011
AGE
perfect!
Hey guys i love the web site im gonna give 8+
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Kid, 11 years old
April 24, 2011
AGE
Not for younger kids
I really love vizwoz but except the avatars are teens and outfits aren't too kiddy as well.
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i think it is for 12+
i think its great but there are some problems in typing...i mean you cant type mum for sum reason...or kill..like example i wanted to say my head is killing me...u wont be able to type it....
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Perfect for kids of all ages!
My daughter is ten years old nearly 11, and loves this site! It is actualy rated 11+ but on the place where you choose your age, you can be 10, or even 19!
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