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Published 12.11.2014 15:44

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Streetchat - Image Board for Schools and Colleges

Streetchat - Image Board for Schools and Colleges gallery

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that Streetchat is an unmoderated, anonymous image board that uses geo-location to connect users with others at the same school. When teens open the app for the first time, they're presented with a list of schools near their current location. They select a school from the list that includes high schools, colleges, and universities and can view the images others have posted as well as vote on them, down or up, and comment. They can add their own images, too. Most pictures depict partying and sexual innuendo, and some are overtly racist and sexist. Bullying is always a concern with anonymous messaging and posting, and since Streetchat is local, the bullying can be targeted to the specific school audience. The terms of service do not specify a minimum age, but with the racy content and safety issues involved with geo-location and anonymous private messaging, this is not an app for kids.