[tech_hutch]

  "While our aggressive push to enhance safety lowers our expectations for topline growth in 2026, it makes our platform fundamentally better and amplifies the long-term growth potential of Roblox through more effective content targeting, tailored communication experiences, and improved community sentiment," the company wrote in its letter to shareholders.

Actual ghouls.

[fredoliveira]

That interview of their CEO with the NYT from last year was insane. If you've never seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpIXRgMlPo4

[JumpCrisscross]

> interview of their CEO with the NYT

Do you have a source from the New York Times? (EDIT: Nvm.)

Second EDIT: the CEO reminds me of the energy vampire from What We Do in the Shadows.

[golem14]

It’s time for me to re-read MOMO by Michael Ende.

[edaemon]

Maybe they edited their comment after you saw it, but they included a link to a video from the NYT YouTube channel.

[hn_throwaway_99]

That video is from the New York Times official account.

[JumpCrisscross]

Oh whoops, didn't recognize the Hard Fork brand. My bad.

[dlev_pika]

Man, I watched a couple segments of their people being interviewed (Creative Director, IIRC) and I have to agree with you, actual ghouls in sheep clothing.

The Internet Comment etiquette episode on Roblox Is both hilarious and so concerning.

https://youtu.be/ROG5V0tSuA0?si=iHjWlBy1dE1NtlsK

[skybrian]

Just about anything can be claimed to maximize shareholder profits in the long term. This is an illustrative example of how it's done.

Whether it actually turns out that way is another question.

[ro_bit]

They have to head off the investor whos going to ask "is child safety bullish?"