Parents' Guide to

Tangle

By Dana Anderson, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Christian network offers forum for debate, news, and music.

Website http://www.godtube.com/about-us.html
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Based on 2 parent reviews

cbassett
cbassett Adult
May 5, 2010
age 2+

In my case, I'm being spammed by these people and they don't respond to my repeated requests for help

I and many others have received emails from Tangle/Godtube without subscribing, and have received no help (repeated, automated answers that do not address the problem) when I have contacted their help desk. I have read posts from others who have tried everything and have not been able to have their sites/blogs deleted. Beware!
smoothmoves97
smoothmoves97 Adult
January 21, 2010
age 5+

AWESOME

I love Tangle. I am only allowed to go on YouTube to search certain things, and most Christian artists are on it. It is really cool and that just proves that you don't have to have sex and cussing for a really awesome website!

This title has:

Too much consumerism
Educational value
Great messages
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Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (2 ):
Kids say (6 ):

TANGLE does an inspired job creating a Christian online community for youth and young adults. From hip Christian rock downloads and videos, to YouTube-style videos, personal profiles, blogs, ministries, prayer walls and an online Bible, the options overflow. Tangle is not affiliated with any particular Christian denomination. Features such as the Top Praying Members list, seem to awkwardly place prayer in the category of an online contest or game. If you're looking for traditional Christian fare, this site may seem to contain too much hype, not enough focus on the religion's namesake.

Online interaction: Lots of opportunities to interact, including posting on numerous blogs of many Christian-related topics, and the site maintains civility in its interactions.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about why teens may have a better experience getting involved on a social networking sites that start with a common interest for its users -- such as Tangle does for Christians -- rather than starting on the more free-for-all social networking sites like MySpace or Facebook. But also note that just because it's a Christian social networking site doesn't mean everyone on it has good intent.

  • Discuss some of the videos, songs, or other content that Tangle offers. Some topics are rather heavy for younger teens, such as Big Questions like "Does God exist?" or videos of Christians entangled in legal battles for their faith. If your teen's on Tangle, a parent should be, too.

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