VRChat has a sketchy history with…
VRChat has a sketchy history with serious safety issues, especially around protecting users from predators and pedophiles. The platform has faced heavy criticism including a BBC investigation for weak moderation, slow responses to reports, and letting known groomers stick around too long. Minors often end up in explicit adult spaces, with many users feeling the devs have been too lenient on banning bad actors.
On top of that, the monetization feels predatory. The game is free-to-play, but key features keep getting locked behind VRC+ subscriptions. The biggest complaint is turning the 18+ age verification a core safety tool meant to separate adults from minors into something you basically have to pay for. A lot of people see that as straight-up greedy.
Overall, it often feels like the developers don't prioritize real user safety or community feedback enough, which has left many frustrated despite the game's creative worlds and avatars.








