this site is very cool. i am about 12 and i think (as far as i can see so far) quite safe. i am actually enjoying it. XD
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Marapets
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Virtual world low activity; pretty high on safety.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–18
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What Parents Need to Know
About Marapets
Parents need to know that this virtual world offers users several forms of online expression, including personal journals and Web site pages. It's easy to register for one adult message board -- the other requires a fee -- and although the board is fairly clean and the site says it has near-constant monitoring, it's not hard to find some questionable posts (one asking another user to give someone a plane ticket). Also, it's worth noting that the site allows words like "damn," "hell," and "crap," and while users are instructed not to post about religion on the boards, they're told it's OK to mention it in their journals. The site also constantly asks for donations, and stresses buying things for your virtual pet.
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Safety isn't an issue
perfect!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Safety isn't an issue
The False Bad Things
Pffft. They SAY That Marapets Is Bad, But It Is Not.
- I rate this title off for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Excessive consumerism
- Safety is an issue
Just Like Newgrounds, only a bit safer
One time I typed in Neopets in google, it said that Marapets is safer than Neopets. I disagree. I fell it isn't safe, and it feels like Newgrounds, a dangerous website. Avoid this site!
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
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- User content is age appropriate
Great for adults, ok for teens, not good for kids.
I have been in Marapets since August 2007. Like I mentioned in my rating, I suggest Marapets for individuals over 13 years of age. The gameplay and activities in the site are a lot of fun. And it is easier to play than Neopets. Marapets has a lot of cutesy stuff (true) but the fairies are either all evil, gruesome or lazy, so they don't set good examples for children. I honestly think you need to like dark humor to love this site. With headless pets and mummy pets due to being sacrificed by fairies this is definitely not for kids. It is extremely addictive, specially to adults.
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