SAN ANTONIO -- A new Internet chat website has become a hit across the world but also is raising concerns from some who say it is a new avenue for child predators.
Chatroulette.com was created by a 17-year-old in Russia three months ago and is open to anyone who wants to log on and chat without so much as a username or sign in.
The site allows you to see who you are chatting with via webcam and move on to another user when you are done chatting. Partners are randomly chosen, and while many are looking for friendly chat, a few minutes on the site will likely yield several inappropriate images.
The Comal Independent School District received an e-mail alert from the Comal County Sheriff’s Office warning them of the new site and cautioning them to monitor students' computer usage. Parents will be notified via the district newsletter.
