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Russia blocks popular game-creator Roblox over child 'harassment'
Russia has blocked access to US-owned online gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of distributing extremist materials and promoting "LGBT propaganda", state media reported Wednesday. Users began reporting problems accessing the game in Russia earlier Wednesday,
The country's communications watchdog said the platform's distribution of extremist materials, including "LGBT propaganda," can "negatively impact the spiritual and moral development" of kids.
MOSCOW. Dec 3 (Interfax) - Russian telecoms watchdog Roskomnadzor has blocked the Roblox online gaming platform in Russia, which is popular with children, for disseminating extremist materials and LGBT propaganda, Roskomnadzor's press service said.