Does this qualify
Roblox banned in Russia, accused of distributing LGBTQ+ propaganda as criticism of child safety measures continues
https://www.eurogamer.net/roblox-banned-russia-lgbtq-propaganda-child-safety-measures
Roblox has been banned in Russia, accused of distributing LGBTQ+ propaganda and terrorism-related extremist materials.
Roskomnadzor, the Russian watchdog for communications and censorship, described Roblox as "rife with inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children". It also flagged reports of sexual harassment of children.
Are they pandering to a religious base or using it as an excuse for censorship.
As stated in the article Roblox is also banned in Turkey, due to child safety concerns...
Roblox is banned in Qatar, Iraq, Algeria, Turkey, Oman, China, and Jordan, primarily due to child safety concerns regarding inappropriate content and risks like exploitation and cyber-extortion. Kuwait has also requested a block on the platform, and there have been discussions and actions regarding Roblox in other countries like Indonesia, though the extent of these restrictions may vary.
Is it really for the children of is that the excuse to block out Western influence / soft power / freedom of speech.
Stories about kids actually getting abused on Roblox are hard to find. The South Korean case with Telegram chat rooms did just get a recent update
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-25/kim-nok-wan-jailed-for-life-for-south-korea-cybersex-crime-ring/106048240
Roblox is still in the alleged category, but there's plenty smoke.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/judge-rules-online-platform-roblox-keeping-alleged-abuse/story?id=127190227
Yet Western countries leave it running while authoritarian countries outright ban the platform.
Anyway Russia is not a good place to be gay, or just to be period.
A 2013 law initially banned the dissemination of information about "non-traditional sexual relationships" to minors. This law was expanded in late 2022 to ban all forms of LGBTQ+ "propaganda" across media, cinema, books, and advertising to all age groups, essentially making public expression of non-heterosexual orientations illegal.
In November 2023, the Russian Supreme Court declared the "international LGBT movement" an extremist organization, effectively criminalizing all forms of LGBTQ+ activism and identity in Russia. Those found guilty of participating in or organizing an "extremist organization" can face significant fines and long prison sentences.
The legislative changes have contributed to an environment of increased social discrimination, crimes, and violence against LGBTQ+ individuals. Reports of anti-gay purges have also emerged from the Chechnya region.
Is this all driven by Putin's new found religion, to support his illegal war, pandering to the Orthodox Christians? Weaponizing religion and latent anti gay sentiments to control the population.
Never good when politics and religion mix.
