So, Discord is the latest platform to fall victim to mandatory ID age verification. People are, unsurprisingly, not very happy about the situation, and I can hardly blame them. It's been less than six ...

It's been about 10 days since Discord revealed that it would be implementing its controversial age verification and "Teen-by-Default" stance globally after a test run in the UK and Australia. The news ...

“What we see is only the tip of the iceberg,” said Stephen Sauer, the director of the tipline at the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. Discord launched in 2015 and quickly emerged as a hub for ...

Discord faces criticism for its heavy-handed approach to age verification. The company has attempted to clarify its demands for photos, videos, or copies of ID. If you aren't happy with these changes, ...

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