Nintendo has suspended its Swapnote service, known as Letter Box in European countries, after reports that it was being used to distribute "offensive material" to minors. Although the messaging service only allows users to send content to people on their Friends list, many 3DS owners post their Friend Codes in public forums or on social networks to gain more friends. Nintendo specifically advises against this, but says many children don't heed its warnings.
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Nintendo has suspended its Swapnote service, known as Letter Box in European countries, after reports that it was being used to distribute "offensive material" to minors. Although the messaging service only allows users to send content to people on their Friends list, many 3DS owners post their Friend Codes in public forums or on social networks to gain more friends. Nintendo specifically advises against this, but says many children don't heed its warnings.
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