Disabling the direct message feature means others in the group cannot message you. In , a Forbes and Point report revealed a large number of crimes against youths linked to the service. Kik responded to such concerns by publishing expansive guidelines for parents whose kids may be on the platform. Kik recommends safety measures and general tips for keeping kids safe.
There is also no technical way to enforce the or-over rule for the platform. Kik has a policy of disclosure, making a point to reach out to law enforcement before anything comes up on its own. Kik complies with any advances by law enforcement as well. If someone makes a lawful request for data, they can reach back 90 days to comply. Kik takes an active stance with law enforcement, posting police request forms in downloadable PDF format on its website and sponsoring webinars to educate law enforcement about how the app works.
Kik even participated in the Crimes Against Children Conference. Kik doesn't offer anything particularly unique in terms of how it operates on a basic level. You can message friends and family by manually adding their registered email address or scanning their custom QR code.
However, Kik places an emphasis on the multimedia side, allowing users to send everything from gifs and emojis to sketches. You can even host live video chats as you would on apps like Skype. You can also take part in anonymous chats or promoted chats sponsored by popular entertainment brands.
Once downloaded, you only need to provide an email to register your account and select a user ID. That ID is what identifies Kik users, which means your personal information is more secure and messaging can be done with partial or complete anonymity.
Kik's simplified registration process as well as its popularity with teens could make the platform more dangerous for younger people, who may find themselves talking to those they shouldn't through Kik's anonymous chat feature. Kik's current age restriction is listed as 13, though the Apple App Store rates it as inappropriate for anyone younger than The app recommends users choose a username that is hard to guess, this will help minimise contact from strangers or people that your child may not know or want to talk to.
If your teen is using the app encourage them not to share their username on other open social networks for example on Twitter. Kik messenger also offers internal apps through its browser encouraging users to remain within the app itself. These internal apps include stickers apps, meme generators, games and dating style apps that allow users to chat with new contacts which may be concerning for parents.
The Flirt! App also available through the Kik browser presents users with a list of new users within their age range to chat to. Again, users can easily pretend to be someone else, give a different age on their Kik account etc. We would not recommend either of these apps for teens. If your child is on Kik, caution needs to be taken especially regarding the above apps. There are stickers available to purchase on the Kik app, however users must have a credit card associated to their Google Play or iTunes account in order to make a purchase.
These include cyber bullying, experiencing or sharing inappropriate content and chatting with strangers which is very easy to do on the Kik app. Kik recommends users ignore and block unwanted messages from others users. A true bastion of the uneducated and the thirsty.
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