Zepeto recently introduced a rule preventing children from hosting live streams, which is a step in the right direction. However, this still doesn’t solve one of the platform’s biggest issues—underage users can still enter and watch live streams that aren’t appropriate for them.
The Problem with Zepeto Live Streams
While Zepeto is known as a fun and creative space, its live streaming feature lacks proper age restrictions for viewers. This means that young users can easily enter streams where creators use explicit language, discuss mature topics, or even spread harmful ideologies.
Even if a streamer adds a disclaimer saying the content is for mature audiences, there’s nothing stopping minors from joining the stream anyway. Other major platforms like Twitch and YouTube have systems in place where streamers can mark their content as 18+, blocking underage users from viewing. Zepeto currently has no such protection.
Why This is a Serious Issue
Recently, I entered a live stream expecting a casual conversation, but I was shocked by what I heard. The streamer was cursing excessively, making inappropriate comments, and even spreading homophobic rhetoric. More concerning than their words, however, was the fact that their audience included young users—some who were likely under 13.
This situation raises a major concern:
- Minors are being exposed to harmful content without any barriers.
- Creators have no real accountability beyond their personal disclaimers.
- Zepeto lacks the proper safety measures that other streaming platforms have.
How Zepeto Can Fix This
If Zepeto truly wants to protect its younger audience, they need to implement an 18+ viewer restriction system for live streams. Here’s what that could look like:
✅ A required age verification system for mature streams.
✅ A feature that blocks underage users from entering 18+ streams.
✅ Better moderation tools to report and remove harmful content.
Zepeto is taking steps toward improving live streams, but there’s still work to be done. Until real restrictions are in place, younger users will continue to be exposed to content they shouldn’t be watching.
What do you think? Should Zepeto introduce an 18+ restriction system for live streams? Let us know your thoughts!
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