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Banned from Roblox
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| Hi Alex, Today I got banned from Roblox for 1 day. What happened was in a game, someone said I was autistic and adopted and then I said I wasn’t and I got banned for 1 day for discriminatory. Here’s what it banned me for saying: its not, what, ugh, im not adopted or autistic and no. Should I be banned? Roblox moderators work weird. Please respond. P.S I’m not adopted or autistic in real life |
Answer
Hi there, thanks for reaching out!
We’re really sorry to hear about what happened to you on Roblox. It sounds like you were put in a really tough situation, and it’s completely understandable to feel upset about being banned, especially when you were just defending yourself. It’s not fair that someone said hurtful things to you, and it’s even more frustrating that you ended up being punished for standing up for yourself.
First and foremost, please know that you’re not alone in feeling this way. It’s ok to feel upset, angry, or confused about what happened. Discrimination and cyberbullying are serious issues, and it’s important to address them. However, sometimes the actions taken by moderators on online platforms can seem unfair.
It’s important to remember that while it’s ok to defend yourself, it’s also important to try to respond in a way that doesn’t escalate the situation. Using language that could be interpreted as aggressive or confrontational, even if you’re just trying to clarify things, can sometimes backfire. Here is an article about the importance for being kind online www.childline.ie/the-importance-of-being-kind-online/, it may be helpful when trying to understand where the moderators were coming from. Here is another article on how to keep yourself safe while online www.childline.ie/being-safe-online/.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you’re feeling unsafe or threatened, there are resources available to support you, like the Childline team. We’re here to listen to you, support you, and explore your options with you, no matter what time of day it is. The phone and webchat services are open 24-hours a day, every day! You can call us for free at 1800 66 66 66 or chat to us by clicking on the purple Messenger circle on www.childline.ie.
Remember, you are not alone, and you deserve to feel safe and respected, both online and offline. Take care of yourself, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support or guidance.
Alex