Robox is a game where players have fun on multiple platforms, like a game in a app store. While this is true, recent news has shown Roblox failing and going downhill because of the allegations given by the people. The next information will be given to you by Martin Loya.
Today, we will be talking about who Schlep is and what is going on with him and Roblox, and what may happen when more people start to take Schlep’s side. Schlep, whose real name is Michael, is a 22-year-old content creator known for creating investigative videos that expose alleged child predators on Roblox.
Schlep was formally a Roblox Youtuber, that posted content about exposing predators on Roblox. The Roblox team eventually caught sight of this and decided to ban Schelp, which the developers of Roblox are facing controversy for after the ban. After banning YouTuber Schlep who exposed predators on the platform, Schlep claims he was groomed by a developer himself, leading to the arrests of six individuals involved in grooming. Roblox responded by banning him and sending cease-and-desist letters. In response, numerous petitions have been launched, demanding his reinstatement and calling for the resignation of Roblox CEO David Baszucki.
Roblox defended by banning Schlep, Saying that taking the law into one’s own hands is unsafe both offline and online, and emphasizing their cooperation with law enforcement. A law firm representing many clients claims Roblox’s policies have allowed child predators to operate on the platform.
Critics argue that Roblox should have worked with Schlep rather than silencing him. Peter Huang, 12th Eleanor Roselvelt student shares, “Personally, The Roblox Team should have just hired them instead of kicking them out.” Roblox, with 380 million monthly users—over half under 17—is a popular game but faces lawsuits alleging it serves as a breeding ground for predators due to its chat features and weak age verification.
As tensions rise between Roblox and YouTuber Schlep, and how with YouTubes favorite lawyer Mike Mandell of Law By Mike is helping Schlep prepare a legal case against Roblox, accusing the platform of enabling predators. Jonathan Lin 12th Eleanor Roosevelt student further implies “People should just stay off the game, the way it’s headed might just kill the game entirely.”
Justin Lam, Eleanor Roosevelt senior reveals, “The whole thing is dumb, but the CEO definitely has no idea what they’re doing.” The controversy has damaged Roblox’s reputation with advertisers, while Schlep’s YouTube channel has gained popularity. Mandell is working with potential plaintiffs to pursue lawsuits against Roblox
Schlep clarified on X that no lawsuit has been filed yet, as his current focus is on raising awareness, pushing for safety reforms, and supporting child victims. He confirmed his legal team’s alliance with Mandell, criticizing Roblox’s harsh approach to his efforts.
An opinion shared by Peter Huang, another senior at Eleanor Roosevelt states, “Personally, the Roblox Team should have just hired them instead of kicking them out.”
Senior Perry Liu at Eleanor Roosevelt student “Roblox should just stop trying to do everything themselves and actually let the community help,” Liu shares.
If Mandell proceeds with a lawsuit, it would join other recent legal actions against Roblox related to its handling of child safety. Schlep’s ongoing activism suggests his fight against the platform will continue, and Roblox’s stance may harm its reputation among players and creators in the long run. How this case follows suit will determine the future of Roblox, and how it operates. This case could also determine Roblox’s availability, as fewer and fewer countries have already banned the game completely and unconventionally off of the platform forever if things escalate very quickly.
