1/21/2024 0 Comments Teen random video chat monkey![]() ![]() However, students can post messages and content anonymously on the platform, and we all know that anonymity tends to bring out the worst in us! The nature of the content being shared is often that of misguided revenge in the form of leaking naked images of classmates, cyber bullying, and sharing private information of others without consent, or ‘doxing’. After SchoolĪfter School is an app which aimed to be a school’s digitized message board. Neither Tinder nor Blendr is age-appropriate for teens and that’s something that should be spoken about openly. However, there is no way in which Blendr can verify whether the information entered is true. As a word of caution, we also suggest uninstalling Tinder from your children’s phones if they have it. When someone signs up with the app, the minimum age, by default, starts with 18. Blendr also gives users a feed of potential matches which users can browse through and ‘swipe right’ if they like a profile. The only difference is that Blendr is used more for hook-ups while Tinder is (supposed to be) used for relationships. Blendrīlendr is similar to Tinder and uses the same ‘swipe right’ methodology to pair users. However, the terms also have a clause which mentions that Holla does not review all the content! 4. According to its terms and conditions, Holla has the right to review and remove any content which is found to be inappropriate. For an application that ‘promotes’ video interaction and collaboration, we find it baffling that the in-app purchases allow users to choose the sex of the person they want to chat with. Similar to Monkey, Holla allows users to video chat with strangers about common interests. ![]() HollaĪlthough this app is rated 17+ on the App Store and the Play Store, it is, once again, relatively simple to bypass the age-gate. Again, setting the absurdly dangerous nature of the app aside, why does this application need the user’s location for having a discussion? 3. Like Yubo, Monkey also requires geolocation permission to be granted. For children who, by and large, have poor impulse control, the pressure to get everything out in 15 seconds might prompt them into revealing personal information. The topic of discussion can be anything from ‘parents’ to ‘politics’. Once such a user with similar interests is identified, a 15-second video chat is started immediately. In this app, users can select common interests and have video discussions with strangers. Delete the application immediately and have the discussion later. If your children use this app, it should immediately raise a red flag – do not wait for denials or claims of “I understand what I am doing” from your kids. Just an added risk, for no real reason? In any case, any app that says ‘adults strictly not allowed’ needs no place in your children’s phones! 2. In addition, Yubo also requires location permissions. For example, in the Yubo app, it is pretty easy for any adult to create an account as a 14-year-old, making the age-gate effectively useless. In most cases, when apps make tall claims that their software is ‘strictly’ for children, it is a piece of cake to bypass the age-gate. This app, popularly known as the ‘tinder for teens’, comes with a ‘discover’ section for teenagers who are looking to make new friends. In the interest of protecting your children, ensure that the following mobile apps, which are notoriously popular and at the same time potentially dangerous are blocked or removed from their phones: 1. While it might be futile to try and tame the big bad wolf that is the world wide web, there are a few things you can do to protect your teens from exposing themselves to online dangers. It is a tricky world out there, especially for parents trying to ensure that their children do not fall prey to online abuse and fake news.
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