Teen-by-default settings to roll out globally for all Discord users, enhancing age-appropriate protections while maintaining privacy, community, and meaningful connection on the platform

Discord is announcing enhanced teen safety features rolling out globally that reinforce its long-standing commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive experience for users over the age of 13. As part of this update, all new and existing users worldwide will have a teen-appropriate experience by default, with updated communication settings, restricted access to age-gated spaces, and content filtering that preserves the privacy and meaningful connections that define Discord.

Beginning with a phased global rollout to new and existing users in early March, users may be required to engage in an age-verification process to change certain settings or access sensitive content. This includes age-restricted channels, servers, or commands and select message requests.

  • Dsklnsadog@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    12 days ago

    Seriously, like, actually seriously, I want to believe that this time everyone will leave Discord, and not just a small group of weirdos like us who “care about privacy” and ended up on Lemmy.

    • zewm@lemmy.world
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      12 days ago

      From my experience, the average joe will just do whatever is asked of them to continue using a service.

    • astraeus@lemmy.ml
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      12 days ago

      seconded. i’m so sick of it being the only live chat app people use like i tried matrix but the servers were kinda dead :/