Roblox TOS update banning kissing and handholding leaves players baffled RobloxA Roblox TOS update banning kissing and handholding has left the community bewildered. The ban prohibits public displays of affection and romantic gestures, among new rules. The Roblox community continues to grow, but as it increases in popularity its terms of service are also becoming longer and more detailed. The latest changes have been particularly controversial, and somewhat comical, with \u2018romantic gestures\u2019, including handholding and kissing, on the ban list. This latest update to Roblox\u2019s terms of service makes some eye-catching changes, with the devs explaining \u201cexperiences that depict romantic events, including weddings, dates, and honeymoons\u201d are also banned. Roblox TOS update: the new rules The new rules come under \u201cDating and Romantic Content\u201d, and are aimed at fostering a \u201csafe space for meeting online friends, chatting, and collaborating on creative projects,\u201d \u2013 but without any romantic elements. The TOS update also makes changes to the game\u2019s intellectual property rules, the latest being \u201cUsing Roblox\u2019s name, logo, or other designs both on and off the platform\u201d is also considered a violation. https:\/\/twitter.com\/_KrisDreemurr_\/status\/1445854871471595522?ref_src=twsrctfwtwcamptweetembedtwterm1445854871471595522twgrtwcons1_&ref_url=httpsnews.knowyourmeme.comnewsroblox-makes-large-changes-to-terms-of-service-creating-confusion-in-thousands-of-players The powers behind the successful multiplayer game have not yet explained why they\u2019ve made such stringent changes, although a clue may be found on their community standards webpage. \u201cAt Roblox, we\u2019re building the metaverse: a space for people to adventure, experience, and explore. We\u2019re a global community on this journey together, and we want to ensure everyone feels welcome and safe and is treated with kindness and respect. \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019ve created these Community Standards. To outline how we expect our users to behave, and to be clear up front about what is and isn\u2019t allowed on Roblox.\u201d Roblox community responds to new rules The Roblox community has reacted to the changes with a mixture of outrage and ridicule. Popular Twitch streamer Quackity responded by tweeting, \u201cI\u2019m going to be a menace and break all their dumb rules in a single stream.\u201d Although he has since deleted the tweet. Others poked fun at the new rules, calling the idea of banning something as innocent as holding hands \u201cfunny\u201d or \u201cridiculous,\u201d with some even saying they\u2019ll quit the game. The new roblox tos shit is so fucking funny THEY BANNED HOLDING HANDS\u2026..no pda smh pic.twitter.com\/pMgZD80qzR \u2014 Kupah | FREE PALESTINE \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 | TOONTOWN (@Kupahdraws) October 6, 2021 Some Roblox creators have pointed out that the update could harm the game, with some of its most popular game modes unable to survive under the new rules. https:\/\/twitter.com\/SeaThePirates\/status\/1445635646312226818?ref_src=twsrctfwtwcamptweetembedtwterm1445635646312226818twgrtwcons1_&ref_url=httpsnews.knowyourmeme.comnewsroblox-makes-large-changes-to-terms-of-service-creating-confusion-in-thousands-of-players It will be interesting to see if the devs respond to the fan backlash or continue on this course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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