A petition calling for the resignation of Roblox CEO David Baszucki has gained more than 100,000 signatures, citing concerns over child safety on the platform.
Launched on August 9 2025, the petition alleges that Roblox has failed to protect children from exploitation and harmful content. It further claims that, under Baszucki’s leadership, accountability and transparency have been lacking.
The document accuses the company of being slow to remove predators, stating that some remained active even after being reported. It also criticises Roblox for permitting harmful content to circulate and relying too heavily on automated moderation, which petitioners say has wrongly penalised innocent players.
Additional allegations include retaliation against community members who raised concerns, as well as repeated failures to respond to calls for reform.
The petition does not cite specific cases, but comes amid wider debate following the banning of Schlep, a YouTuber known for confronting alleged predators on Roblox.
Schlep received a cease-and-desist notice from the company, warning against “unauthorised and harmful activities on the Roblox platform.”
Roblox has defended the decision, arguing that Schlep’s methods constituted vigilantism. In an update video on August 16, Roblox Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman said such activity placed the community at “greater risk.”
On August 15, journalist Chris Hansen, host of To Catch a Predator, announced via X/Twitter that he was investigating “exploitation of children on the popular gaming platform, Roblox.” He confirmed he had been in contact with both law enforcement and Schlep regarding the matter.
The petition marks a growing wave of pressure on Roblox’s leadership as debate over child safety and platform moderation continues. Roblox has not yet issued a direct response to the petition.
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