Lesson To Be Learned
Soon enough, other Minecraft players began to speak up about their own creepy experiences with the LionMaker. And since the game was bought by technological bigwig, Microsoft, they said that they’ve made it a point to make online safety one of their biggest priorities. A spokesperson for the company shared, “Helping promote a safe online experience for children has always been a priority for us. We encourage parents to play an active role in monitoring their children’s online activity.” And after hearing stories like this one, it’s obvious that the consequences can be incredibly steep for parents of young gamers if they don’t.