Roblox has banned YouTuber Schlep and threatened legal action against him for conducting “predator hunting” operations within the game. Schlep, who creates content focused on exposing alleged child predators on Roblox, has reportedly been served with a cease-and-desist letter that warns of potential lawsuits if his activities continue.
Schlep’s content involves posing as a minor on Roblox to interact with suspected predators. He documents these encounters, often moving conversations to platforms like Discord to gather evidence, which he then shares on his YouTube channel. According to Schlep, his investigations have led to at least six arrests of alleged predators.
Roblox says the ban is due to violations of its Terms of Service, specifically rules against impersonation and using the platform for entrapment. The company says that independent vigilante actions, no matter the intention, aren’t allowed on Roblox.
The situation shows ongoing concerns about child safety on Roblox, which has tens of millions of active users—many of them children and teenagers. Even though the company uses filters and moderation tools, it’s still faced criticism for how it handles predatory behavior, and some parents have even taken legal action over safety worries.
Schlep, who says he’s a survivor of grooming on Roblox himself, feels his work steps in where company moderation falls short. He’s said that he works with law enforcement in some cases, though whether evidence gathered this way holds up in court is still up in the air.
