As Chatroulette Expands, Parents can Rest Easy with Spector Pro and eBlaster

As an update to our recent warning about the dangers of Chatroulette, the site just launched two features called Localroulette and Channelroulette, designed to bring strangers closer together.

If you’re not familiar with Chatroulette, this “web cam-based” website connects users with a random stranger — at which point they can decide to chat on camera and in a text window, or hit the “next” button to reveal another stranger. In May 2010, the site boasted 1.3 million visitors – 89% of whom are male and criticized for exposing themselves sexually on camera to strangers, including kids who log on for fun.

SpectorSoft Blocks All Chatroulette Websites — Even Personalized Ones

With Spector Pro or eBlaster installed, if kids do choose to play this dangerous game, you’ll be alerted and given the opportunity to cut off potential predators before they enter your kid’s world. Both products feature built-in website “blocking” capabilities to quickly block access to websites you determine to be inappropriate, as well as people they shouldn’t be chatting with.

Although this may sound daunting for parents to do anything about, if you’re a Spector Pro or eBlaster customer, you can rest easy.