David Baszucki doubles down on his plan to add dating to Roblox, sparking backlash over child safety. Here’s why this controversial idea isn’t going away quietly.
Roblox as a Dating Sim? The CEO Thinks It’s a Great Idea (Spoiler: It’s Not)
Just when you thought the metaverse couldn’t get weirder, Roblox CEO David Baszucki has again floated the idea of adding dating features to the platform. Yes, that Roblox — the same one where over 40% of the user base is under 13 and where your cousin’s 10-year-old just built a working pizza simulator with lasers.
This isn’t some out-of-context hot take either. Baszucki’s been on this “Roblox, but make it Tinder” campaign since at least 2023. Now, two years later, he’s back on the mic (this time on the TechStuff podcast) pitching the concept of ID-verified 21+ dating on the platform. Spoiler: the internet—and especially parents—are still not vibing with it.
Wait… Roblox Wants to Be a Dating App Now?
Apparently, yes — in some twisted adult-only version that technically wouldn’t let minors join. Baszucki claims there’d be strict age verification, exclusive access for 21+, and moderation teams keeping things squeaky clean.
But here’s the issue: Roblox hasn’t exactly earned trust in the child safety department. The platform’s long history of moderation slip-ups and real-world exploitation cases makes this dating pitch feel less like innovation and more like a giant red flag with fireworks on top.
To make things worse, the CEO casually waved off concerns, suggesting parents who don’t like the idea should just stop their kids from playing. Cool. Super helpful. Love the “not my problem” energy from the guy running the whole show.
A Platform With a Problematic Past
Let’s keep it 100 for a second — Roblox has already faced serious heat over how it’s been used by predators:
- Over a dozen arrests related to grooming on Roblox in the U.S. since 2018.
- Countless reports of inappropriate games, hidden chats, and content moderation failures.
- And most recently, Baszucki admits they’re trying to keep users on Roblox rather than “going to other platforms.”
That’s fine in theory, but adding a dating system just sounds like setting the stage for more chaos. Especially when ID verification on gaming platforms is notoriously easy to bypass. Just ask the British regulators trying to enforce age restrictions — or the kids using AI-generated selfies to pass checks on Discord.
Dating on a “Wellness Platform”? Yeah, No.
Baszucki’s been calling Roblox a “wellness platform” lately — which is like calling a Red Bull-fueled Minecraft PvP match a form of meditation. Sure, there are educational and creative aspects, but adding dating into the mix feels less wellness, more “what could possibly go wrong?”
Unless you’re building something like Second Life: Roblox Edition (which is already sketchy), there’s just no version of this where it makes sense. Dating on a platform infamous for minor-driven content? That’s a hard pass from most of the community.
Gamer Take: There Are Better Hills to Die On
If Roblox wants to grow its adult user base, fine — add deeper game mechanics, more monetization control, or even proper dev tools. But dating? That’s not the power move they think it is.
Here’s what would actually make Roblox better:
- More robust parental controls and real-time moderation.
- Harder-to-fake ID verification (hello, AI-based age scans).
- A separate, entirely gated app if they really want to chase this wild dating dream.
Because if your main player base is still in middle school, maybe don’t turn the sandbox into a singles club.
Summary
- Roblox CEO wants to add dating features for 21+ players.
- 40% of Roblox’s users are minors, making this idea super sketchy.
- Baszucki says ID checks would make it safe — history says otherwise.
- The platform already has a rocky record with moderation and safety.
- Most people (especially parents) are saying: “No thanks.”
This isn’t just another odd CEO idea — it’s a red flag wrapped in a Roblox avatar. Unless the platform makes major structural changes, dating doesn’t belong in that world. Period.
Sound off: Is this an actual business strategy or just a metaverse midlife crisis?
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