![]() "We've been concerned for some time that websites designed for children and young people are vulnerable", Jon Brown, head of strategy for the NSPCC, told the newspaper. ![]() In addition, the UK association dedicated to stopping child abuse, NSPCC, called on the government and industry to do more to protect young internet users from abuse. In reponse to the Channel 4 report, British private equity group 3i said it was selling its 16% stake in Sulake, according to a report by The Guardian newspaper. Habbo, which has around 15 million users a month across more than 100 countries, was investigated by British TV station Channel 4 News, which found sexually explicit content routinely on the site. “I am greatly saddened that following reports of abusive behaviors amongst a very small part of the Habbo community we have taken the decision to mute all conversations across the site”, said Paul LaFontaine, the chief executive officer of Habbo owner Sulake, in a blog post.
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