At age 7, Ethan Dallas began playing the online game, where he met Nate. Deadly abuse followed, said Ethan’s mother, who blames Roblox. Ethan Dallas at 15. He had played Roblox, an online game aimed ...

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SAN FRANCISCO — In December 2023, Ethan Dallas texted his mother, Becca Dallas, that something was weighing on his mind. “I’m sorry. I feel so bad about myself. I feel like I’m worthless,” the 15-year ...