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Story summary
- On December 14, several dozen protesters gathered in Tomsk, Russia, to oppose the government's Roblox ban.
- The protest occurred amid censorship in Russia, where Facebook and YouTube are restricted.
- Roskomnadzor, Russia's communications watchdog, blocked Roblox citing concerns that the content could harm children's moral development.
- Protesters wore placards reading "Hands off Roblox."
- Roblox maintains it prioritizes user safety while Russian officials say censorship is necessary to counter Western influence.
