Category Archives: Youths

Kids in the Gaming Era

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

I have two kids.  One 8, the other 14.  Both boys.  These guys cut their teeth on games that were light years ahead of the 8 bit games I started on.  More realism, more detailed story lines, more everything. My … Continue reading →

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What Can I Do?!

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Susan South has written some great blog posts for parents for monitoring and protecting their children online.  It got me thinking about other types of unfortunate situations children and parents might encounter online. Children today are exposed to so much … Continue reading →

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What’s in a (User)name?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

In a sea of faceless, voiceless human beings across the internet – one thing we are not is nameless. Instead of Chase, you might know me as BieberFan302 (for the record, you don’t). In this case, I’ve chosen to represent … Continue reading →

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Parents: If Your Child is Victimized

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Before my first child was born, my husband and I would watch how our friends managed their kids.  We were absorbent sponges, ready to soak in all the dos and don’ts.   We would jump in our car after a night … Continue reading →

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Learning the “Dictionary Dance”

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

When moderating a virtual world for kids, keeping the players safe is our top priority. An experienced team of moderators is the first step towards creating a safe community, but there are also a variety of tools available to further … Continue reading →

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Are virtual worlds an appropriate marketing medium for kids?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by

When does marketing to kids go too far? Some say that the engagement-based marketing strategy of McWorld, McDonald’s virtual world for kids, is a sneaky and dishonest way of building brand loyalty among children. Food is nowhere to be found … Continue reading →

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Reel FX and MMS make a video – “Rex” sings Justin Bieber

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

A few weeks ago we had asked the kiddos on Webosaurs Island to send in their questions for Webosaurs Art Director “Juiceking” to answer in a video. Juice and I (Rex) answered some of their questions on camera, and had … Continue reading →

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We The Kings Reaches Fans in Hangout’s Superstar City

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

Metaverse client Hangout Industries, the creator of the Facebook virtual world Superstar City, has announced the initial results of a collaboration with the pop rock band We The Kings.  In Superstar City, fans of the group can outfit their avatars … Continue reading →

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Engaging Kids in Virtual Worlds – Engage! Conference NY

Posted on February 20, 2010 by

MMS moderated two panels at the Engage! Conference in New York last week, including “It’s the Activity, Stupid!, Keeping Kids and Tweens Engaged in Virtual Worlds.”  Panelists Jacques Panis (Webosaurs), Jim Bower (Whyville), and Josh Fisher (Brandissimo!/NFLRush Zone) knocked it … Continue reading →

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Access to Inappropriate Content in Virtual Worlds by kids – Not so much, really

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report in December about the availability of explicit content in Virtual Worlds entitled “Virtual Worlds and Kids: Mapping the Risks”. Despite a slightly alarming header in the press release, the report results are … Continue reading →

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