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.

  • Turret3857@infosec.pub
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    11 days ago

    You think they’ll let you access the account settings to delete the account without scanning your face first?

    • Unsung Rooster@sh.itjust.works
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      11 days ago

      If they don’t they would open the door to people committing spam or abuse intentionally to receive a suspension as the next best thing. I know I’ll do it if they don’t let me delete my account.

      • dev_null@lemmy.ml
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        11 days ago

        They won’t let you send messages without finishing verification

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          11 days ago

          Then I’ll email their support and be rude to them until they get fed up. I’m sure I can be nasty enough in some way to get them to suspend me no matter how bad they want me.

    • sudoer777@lemmy.ml
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      11 days ago

      Just log in with a third party client where people in the Issues are complaining about being banned. Or use your Discord token and spam their API with illegal calls until they ban your account