Roblox–Schlep controversy

On August 9, 2025, Schlep, a Roblox-focused YouTuber known for conducting sting operations against sexual predators, was permanently banned from Roblox due to his alleged violations of terms of service. Roblox Corporation sent him a cease and desist letter, threatening to take legal action against him if he resumed his activities. The ban gained traction with the media and generated controversy in the Roblox community, with increased criticism towards Roblox's child safety policies. U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna contacted Schlep and created a petition, with a goal of one million signatures that urged Roblox to "do more" to protect children.

On August 15, Schlep announced his intentions to countersue Roblox and that he had hired lawyers to fight its accusations. Roblox made a statement, justifying the ban. It claimed that vigilante groups moved users off-site to participate in sexual conversations and that they normalized such behavior on the platform. The controversy has led attorney general Liz Murrill of Louisiana to file a lawsuit against Roblox over child safety concerns. This later sparked major controversy and protests against Roblox.

Schlep, whose real name is Michael (born 2002 or 2003), is a Texas-based YouTuber primarily known for Roblox-related content. He gained attention for organizing sting operations against sexual predators using Roblox to target minors, resulting in six arrests that were documented in videos on his channel. Schlep stated that he began playing Roblox at the age of twelve, where he was subjected to sexual grooming on the platform by a developer, further claiming that a report filed by his mother did not result in administrative action. He has attributed this experience, along with a subsequent suicide attempt, as motivation for his later efforts.