Creators Leaving Roblox Video Stars Program as Safety Debate Escalates
- Sagar Mankar
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
The situation for Roblox just keeps getting worse. In recent weeks, the platform has faced multiple lawsuits, backlash from parents over safety concerns, fan petitions calling for the CEO’s removal, and now, a wave of high-profile creators walking away from its flagship Video Stars Program.
What began as scattered criticism has snowballed into a community-wide crisis, and as of August 19, 2025, at least eight major creators have officially left the program.
According to industry tracker Roblox_RTC on X, the group’s membership dropped from around 599 on August 15 to just 592 by August 18. Not all departures have been made public, but the decline is clear — creators are stepping out, and most point to Roblox’s troubled handling of child safety and platform moderation as the breaking point.
The Schlep Fallout
This wave of exits began shortly after Roblox banned Michael “Schlep,” a creator who had gained attention for exposing alleged predators in Roblox games. His investigations even led to several real-world arrests. Roblox, however, claimed his tactics were "unsafe" and issued him a permanent ban along with a cease-and-desist order.
For many creators, that decision felt like Roblox was more interested in protecting its reputation than protecting children. As some put it, "the company punished the whistleblower instead of addressing the predators." That controversy became the spark for a wider exodus.
Why Creators Are Leaving
The frustrations go deeper than one ban. Departing creators argue that Roblox has consistently ignored warnings about unsafe activity on the platform, enforced rules unevenly, and stopped listening to the very community that helped build its success.
There’s also growing anger at Roblox’s priorities. Many believe the company is more focused on monetization and new features than safety. And the executive's statement about potential “dating features” only added to concerns, with some creators calling the idea reckless given the platform’s young player base.
As one of the most vocal voices, KreekCraft said Roblox is “disconnected from the community” and desperately needs a “wake-up call.”
The List of Exits So Far
Here are the most notable creators who have left in the past week:
KreekCraft (~13M subscribers): Roblox’s first-ever Video Star and one of its biggest names. He criticized the company’s direction, rejected the idea of dating features, and confirmed he won’t attend RDC 2025.
CubeINC (~1.7M): Known for player stories and Roblox documentaries.
Remainings (~2.2M): Famous for exploring weird, creepy, or broken Roblox games.
SoyLuz (~1.6M): A Spanish-speaking Roblox creator.
Steak (steakwad) (~3M): Confirmed that he will be leaving the program in a month if Roblox does not make any necessary changes. "I do not want to be officially partnered with a corporation that seemingly protects predators," he said.
Kindly Keyin (~5.8M): Popular for wholesome, family-friendly content. He outlines the recent ban on Schlep as a catalyst. He simply wants the company to "do better" regarding user safety, especially given that most users are children.
Thinknoodles (~12M): A longtime Roblox YouTuber known for Piggy and Doors. He said he’d been unhappy with Roblox for a while and decided to join others in leaving.
What This Means for Roblox
While the Video Stars Program still has hundreds of members, the coordinated timing and high-profile nature of these exits make this one of Roblox’s most visible crises yet. The losses aren’t just about perks or programs — they’re about trust.
With RDC 2025 right around the corner, Roblox now faces tough questions. Can it address growing safety concerns, or will silence push more creators to leave?
Meanwhile, fans continue to rally behind hashtags like #FreeSchlep, and Change.org petitions demanding stronger protections — and even CEO leadership changes — are gaining momentum.