Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/)
common sense media says
Sports junkie news site plays it safe.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the most questionable part of this comprehensive sports hub is the users' comments, but they're kind of hidden and most of the posts stay clean -- a filter takes out swear words to make "f--k yeah!" become "[profane] yeah!" -- although kids can get around it with some clever rewording ("fxck," for example). The occasional user posts links to outside betting sites in the message boards. Also, whenever you register, Yahoo! collects personal information such as your name, email address, birth date, ZIP code, and personal interests. Content can be read without registering, but to get an account kids under 13 must have parent create a Yahoo! Family Account. Kids under 13 are also never contacted about marketing items without parental permission. The site does link to the unmonitored message boards on Rivals.com, which can't be read without a subscription. There's a sports store, sponsored links, and a few ads.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Users can post comments, but they're kind of hidden. Most of the posts stay clean; there's a filter that takes out swear words ("f--k yeah!" becomes "[profane] yeah!"), but kids can get around it with some clever rewording ("fxck," for example).
Consumerism:
Minimal ads for Yahoo! personals, special sports programs on TV, all the major leagues, movie rental services, and more. A "shop" link leads users to Yahoo's online sports store, featuring official gear. Sponsored links at the end of each article often relate to the area content -- for example, the NASCAR articles include offers for NASCAR mini-helmets. Also, many of the interactive elements are only offered on Rivals.com, which involves fees. The annual Ultimate Ticket membership is $99.95 a year; the monthly cost is $9.95. The site offers a free 7-day trial, but you must enter a credit card to enroll.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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Chrihddjason
kid, 12 years old
kid, 12 years old
what the [profane]
it becomes to what the hell.
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