Petition Calling for Roblox CEO’s Resignation Reaches 110,000 Signatures in 10 Days

Well, this is awkward. David Baszucki, the CEO of Roblox, is probably having some very uncomfortable board meetings right about now. A petition demanding his resignation has exploded past 100,000 signatures, and frankly, it’s not hard to see why people are fed up. The whole mess started when the gaming community realized that Roblox’s approach to child safety might be about as practical as a chocolate teapot. Parents, players, and safety advocates have been screaming from the rooftops about predators lurking on the platform, and what does Roblox do? Well, not enough to convince over 100,000 people that they care.

The Roblox Safety Crisis Gets Personal

Here’s where things get spicy. You know that feeling when a company shoots itself in the foot so spectacularly that you almost feel bad for them? Almost. That’s precisely what happened with the whole “Schlep” situation. For those not in the loop, Schlep was a YouTuber who decided to be the hero Roblox didn’t deserve by actively calling out alleged predators on the platform. You’d think Roblox would be grateful, right?

Maybe give the guy a medal or at least a thank-you card? Nope. Instead, they banned him and slapped him with a cease-and-desist letter. Because apparently, nothing says “we care about child safety” quite like silencing the people trying to protect kids. The community’s reaction was swift and brutal – and honestly, entirely justified.

The petition, launched on August 9, 2025, doesn’t pull any punches. It accuses Baszucki’s leadership of failing to protect minors from predators, allowing harmful content to slip through their supposedly robust moderation system, and relying too heavily on automated systems that seem to have the intelligence of a particularly dim houseplant.

When Roblox Moderation Goes Wrong

Let’s talk about that automated moderation system for a second. You know, the one that thinks perfectly innocent content is worthy of a ban while actual threats waltz right through like they own the place. It’s like having a security guard who stops grandmothers for looking suspicious while letting actual burglars stroll in through the front door.

The petition explicitly calls out how these automated systems often punish the wrong people while missing real threats. It’s almost impressive how consistently backwards they seem to get it. Almost. What’s particularly galling is how Roblox has reportedly pushed back against community members who dare to speak up about safety issues because nothing builds trust quite like telling concerned parents and players to pipe down when they raise legitimate safety concerns.

Legal Heat and Political Pressure Mount

 As if a massive PR disaster wasn’t pressing, Roblox is also dealing with legal and political heat that would make most CEOs break out in a cold sweat. The Louisiana Attorney General decided to take matters into their own hands, filing a lawsuit against the company. Their assessment? Roblox is a predator’s playground thanks to weak safety measures and poor parental oversight.

Suppose that wasn’t enough to ruin Baszucki’s morning coffee. In that case, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna has also jumped into the fray, urging Roblox to do something meaningful about keeping kids safe online. When politicians start getting involved, you know things have gone from “manageable PR issue” to “full-blown crisis.”

The Community Speaks Volume

The rapid growth of this petition tells a story that Roblox probably doesn’t want to hear. We’re talking about a petition that hit 50,000 signatures and then doubled to over 100,000 in just a few days. That’s not just disappointed users – that’s a community in full revolt.

Critics aren’t mincing words either. They’re saying that under Baszucki’s leadership, Roblox has prioritized growth over safety, treating child protection as an afterthought rather than a core responsibility. When your user base is primarily kids and teens, that’s not just bad business. It’s unconscionable.

What This Means for Roblox’s Future

The pressure on Roblox leadership is now at a fever pitch. Between the petition gaining momentum, the lawsuit from Louisiana, and political figures calling for action, the company is facing a perfect storm of accountability demands. The big question now is whether Roblox will listen to the community outcry or continue with business as usual. Because let’s be honest.

When over 100,000 people take the time to sign a petition demanding your CEO’s resignation, that’s not just noise. That’s a wake-up call that would wake the dead. The gaming industry has seen its share of controversies, but this feels different. This isn’t about microtransactions or game balance. This is about the fundamental responsibility of keeping children safe online. And right now, it looks like Roblox is failing that test spectacularly.