Newsflash:We’re Back! (Almost)Xbox.com is back and we're sure glad to see you! My Xbox and Forums will be back in about 24 hours, but in the meantime there’s a lot you can check out on Xbox.com. At Xbox, keeping your family safe has always been a top priority. Providing a safe, secure environment and age-appropriate content for all consumers has been a part of the Xbox® story from the very beginning and it's a responsibility we continue to take very seriously. When My Xbox comes back up, look for more robust Family Settings features that will enable you to decide what sort of online communication and content is right for your child. Kids will be able to have their own accounts on My Xbox, but Family Settings give parents or guardians complete control over who their child interacts with in any way on Xbox Live. It's all part of our ongoing effort to create and build in safety measures that enable parents and caregivers to choose the right play and viewing settings for their family. This fall Microsoft, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Best Buy Co., Inc. will launch a campaign to inform parents about the Family Settings feature in Xbox 360™ and introduce other resources to help parents and caregivers protect their children. The name of the campaign is, "Safety is no game. Is your family set?" in reference to the Xbox 360 Family Settings, and you can read more about it here. As for the maintenance that’s ongoing, we know you've got more questions, so here are some answers: Q: Is this a Dashboard update? A: Nope. Q: So what's going to happen exactly? What's it going to look like for me? A: The vast majority of Xbox.com is fully functional. However, if you try to connect to My Xbox on Xbox.com, you will see "Page Not Available." Try to visit the Forums, and you'll be redirected to the home page. Don't freak. It's not your account, your computer, your browser, or your ISP. It's us. Q: What the heck am I going to do if I can't troll the forums ? A: We're glad you asked. Aside from reading all the great articles on Xbox.com, here’s a few other things to do while we update our My Xbox service:
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