VizWoz (http://www.vizwoz.com)
common sense media says
Virtual world has safe chat but iffy games and music.
parents & educators say
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.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
A few of the games involve animal cruelty: bashing penguins with a club until blood squirts out, rats squealing when they're killed by traps, sheep drowning in a moat. Some of the movie theater content has PG-rated violence, such as explosions.
Sex:
Chat blocks sexual terms, but many songs and videos in the library contain sexual lyrics and images.
Language:
Chat is filtered, and users will be issued a warning if they try to type in profanity – and banned if they don't clean up their act. But the music player has some songs and videos with graphic and hateful language, including "f—k," "bitch," "fag," and the N word.
Consumerism:
The site promotes a VIP membership that starts at 1 a month, and users are frequently prompted to purchase Viz Dollars. There's a store that sells VizWoz T-shirts and other items (for real money). There are content partnerships, such as jokes sponsored by outside Web sites and video promos for upcoming films.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
There's a nightclub that has a bar in the background.
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jackson12811
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
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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Sophaaaay
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
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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sexy_chick98
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
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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dvdman
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
perfect!
Hey guys i love the web site im gonna give 8+
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CrazyBlu4Eva
kid, 10 years old
kid, 10 years old
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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WooVizwoz
parent of 10 and 16 year old
parent of 10 and 16 year old
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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mickybab
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
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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