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HubWorld
Common Sense Media says
Some fun, lots of ads on TV network's fan site.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that HubWorld.com is very heavily ad-, brand-, and character-driven. The Hub network is owned by Hasbro Inc. and Discovery Communications and often seems a bit overly promotional, kind of like one big ongoing ad for their toys and games. There are some sweet, harmless shows here like My Little Pony and Family Game Night; others like The Haunting Hour and G.I. Joe may be objectionable to some parents. Most of the games are fun, and a few even have some real educational value.
Is it any good?
Despite the constant ads, there's some fun here in the handful of quality games and some cute videos on HubWorld.com. If your kids like the shows on The Hub network, they'll like this site. A big question remains whether the new Club Hub -- where kids can register, get an online "room," earn points, and join online communities (currently in beta) -- will have age-appropriate controls and be more than just an in-training shopping mall for its parent companies. If so, this may become a fine place for Hub show fans to hang out occasionally and enjoy.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how advertising can seep into every aspect of a site, even the characters who are playing the games. If you watch a My Little Pony cartoon on The Hub, and play My Little Pony games on HubWorld, what toy might you start wanting? Read Common Sense Media's Selling to Kids Parent Advice.
Families can also talk about how easy it is to spend a lot of time online. Read our tips on setting computer limits.
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Kid, 11 years old
December 30, 2010
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For Older Kids Of Ages 8+ And Up
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HUBS SUCKS WANT DK BACK MORE EDUCATIONAL
I THINK HUB SHOULD HAVE NEVER TAKEN ALL THE EDUCATIONAL SHOWS OFF THE AIR FROM DISCOVERY KIDS. WE NEED BIG FOOT AND WILBUR HIP HOP HARRY AND PAZ BACK ON TV. EVEN BINI THE JUNGLE GIRL AND SOME OTHER SHOWS OTHER MOTHERS SPOKE TO ME ABOUT I THINK THERE WAS TRADING SPACES AND SOME OTHER SHOWS AS WELL. ALL EDUCATIONAL. I THINK HUB JUSTWANTS TO SELL TOYS AND GAMES DOESNT CARE OF ABOUT EDUCATION. ITS UNFORTUNATE BECAUSE I AM A HUGE TRANSFORMER FAN FROM WHEN I WAS A KID BUT I AM SO DISSAPPOINTED IN HUB FOR TAKEN EVERYTHING EDUCATIONAL ON TV OFF. SO GO OUT AND GET YOUR POUND PUPPIES OR YOUR HASBRO BOARD GAMES BUT MY SON IS SO NOT INTERESTED IN ANY OF YOUR SHOWS EXCEPT TRANSFORMERS AND SINCE DK WAS TAKEN OFF I DONT KNOW ONE MOTHER WITHIN 25 MILES THAT I KNOW EVEN BOTHERS TO PUT CHANNEL 120 IF U R A CABLEVISION USER ON THEIR TVS ANYMORE. I THINK HUIB SHOULD BE CANCELED AND DK PUT BACK ON
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Kid, 9 years old
January 3, 2011
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Good for all ages.
I think it is a good educational website.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 12, 2011
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I DON'T GIVE A CRAP ABOUT THE HUB
I hate the Hub. It took away the only TV channel I ever watched which was Discovery Kids. Hasbro totally ripped off Discovery Communications. Grossology is my favorite show in the entire world and now I have to get up at 4:00 AM (CT) on EVERY MONDAY MORNING just to watch one measly episode! All of the Discovery Kids shows air at times that are either too late at night or too early in the morning.
I advise you not to watch The Hub unless you're going to watch Pound Puppies, Happy Days, Doogie Howser M.D., or Discovery Kids shows.
Personally, I think The Hub is just a way for Hasbro to make money.... I wish Discovery Kids would come back...for just one more day...
p.s. the website sucks too.
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Kid, 10 years old
April 30, 2011
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I don't really like this website
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Kid, 11 years old
July 26, 2011
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It's Good, But I Understand Everyone's Anger
I can understand everyone's anger, but I think the games aren't that bad, and I even have an account to keep track of my scores! All the shows have good messages, thus leaving the games totally harmless!!
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Hub Is Good for kids
Its a good network with nice shows for your children(haunting hour might be to dark,though)and each show has there own little message for kids.I wont really worry to much on this one,unlike other channels
*Cough*Cartoonnetwork*cough*
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The Site is Flashy With Many Promises, But Fails To Deliver.
In the beginning I thought this was a wonderful website for my daughter. I even joined in with her! However, once the site experienced issues where she could no longer play the problems started.
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I tried contacted the site by submitting help requests; they never responded. I tried emailing them...several times; got no response. I called, got the run-around actually never speaking to a person so I had to hangup.
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While trying to figure out HOW to get a hold of a human being to get help with the site which was still experiencing this problem after two weeks, I found that the site was illegally posting the TRUSTe Privacy seal on its site. I did try to contact them about it, but of course got no response, so I filed a complaint.
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Bottom line, it looked wonderful, but it was a big bomb that really disapointed my daughter and me.
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They should be ashamed that such a big name television company can't provide a better quality website...or at least be forced to provide children what they advertise. Where I come from that's called false marketing. Doing it to kids doesn't make it okay Discovery Channel.
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If I sound a bit angry, well yes, I am. I had to listen to my little 5 year old daughter cry and cry when I told her she could no longer play her favorite games on Hub and that she couldn't "Get her ""Cutie Mark"" on her Pony." I don't like making my daughter cry, but apparently the Hub doesn't mind. So yes, I am a bit miffed and I don't mind where my venomous words strike. This won't be my last review...
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Clean up your act Hub.
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