getting groomed on roblox speedrun

Overview

The video’s creator, JamesFilms, claims that the newly released Roblox game “Dorms” quickly exposes users—especially minors—to predatory “grooming” behavior.

How the Creator Tests the Claim

• He says he heard reports that Dorms has many predators.
• He notes the game was created only about 3 weeks earlier and already has around 70,000 visits, which leads him to test the situation himself.

The “Speedrun” Setup

• He performs a “speedrun” by:
  • Creating a new account with a childlike username ("puppycat_lover13").
  • Using a cheap avatar.
• He then joins the game to see how quickly predatory users engage.

What Happens in the Game

According to the creator, the gameplay quickly connects him to strangers through:

• A green “connect” button
• Chat and rooms

Within minutes, he reports:

• After ~2 minutes 50 seconds: he’s invited to a stranger’s room.
• After ~3 minutes 30 seconds: he’s kicked out.
• Soon after: he matches with another player who:
  • Probes for age
  • Initiates “fun”/private interaction

Time to Identify a Predator

• He claims that within ~4 minutes, he finds someone he characterizes as a predator.
• He then says he trolls/deflects the interaction by claiming he is a Roblox safety advocate YouTuber and telling the predator he has footage.
• He reports the predator ends the interaction, later claiming:
  • The creator was “trolling”
  • The creator said the predator was 16

Creator’s Main Takeaways

• JamesFilms argues the test shows grooming is “disgustingly easy” to encounter in Roblox environments.
• He claims the entire sequence—from joining to being targeted—took about 12 minutes.

Additional Prior Example

The creator also describes a previous case:

• Before Roblox removed the “Dollhouse” roleplay game, he says he caught another user trying to obtain inappropriate pictures.
• He claims the account was not banned, only the username was reset.

Conclusion

Despite Roblox’s “safety updates,” JamesFilms concludes it remains easy for groomers/predators to operate, suggesting systemic enforcement issues.

Presenters / Contributors

• JamesFilms (primary presenter/creator)
• Avieoli (referenced as making a related video)