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Discord's new age verification rules got you down? Allow me to suggest an alternative: Internet Relay Chat

Launched in 1988, IRC was created by and for computer nerds, and it won't hold your hand but it also doesn't want to see your face.

Discord is right — the only way to protect kids is to assume everyone is a kid

Discord is right — the only way to protect kids is to assume everyone is a kid

Discord wants everyone to upload face scans or ID cards to verify their age. Two things can be true: this is the only solution, and I'm never doing it.

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How to cancel Discord Nitro in the wake of its deeply concerning age verification policy announcement

How to cancel Discord Nitro in the wake of its deeply concerning age verification policy announcement

Discord plans a 'phased global rollout' of its age verification policy — here's how you can cancel your Nitro subscription in the wake of this announcement.

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Discord will roll out age verification next month. Here’s how it will work

The popular chatroom app will treat all users as teens until proven otherwise amid a global crackdown on young people’s internet use

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Here's what happens if you don't complete Discord age verification

If you don't want to give Discord your details, here's what you'll lose access to when teen-by-default settings hit.

Discord’s new age-lock system rolls out in March and users are pushing back

People are not happy.

Discord assumes everyone is a teen as global age verification rolls out — Are you OK with handing sensitive data over to a company involved in a huge 2025 leak?

Discord has announced an early-March rollout for its new "Teen-by-Default" stance, which requires all users around the world to prove their age using facial scans or ID checks.

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'What a great way to kill your community': Discord users are furious about its new age verification checks — and are now hunting for alternatives

'What a great way to kill your community': Discord users are furious about its new age verification checks — and are now hunting for alternatives

Discord has announced that it's rolling out age verification checks globally from March, and the decision has sparked fury from many privacy-conscious users.

Discord is rolling out facial scanning and ID checks in March for everyone who doesn't want to be locked into a 'teen-appropriate experience'

Discord is rolling out facial scanning and ID checks in March for everyone who doesn't want to be locked into a 'teen-appropriate experience'

The new global policy, which will be required for age-gated servers, "sensitive content," and other features, comes just four months after a leak of 70,000 age verification ID photos.

Discord Rolls Out Mandatory Age Verification in Global “Teen-by-Default” Update

Discord Rolls Out Mandatory Age Verification in Global “Teen-by-Default” Update

The intention is good, but is it practical?

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A 'Goldilocks' Effect for Online Teens? Moderate Social Media Users Fare Better Than Abstainers or Heavy Users

“Both abstinence and excessive use can be problematic,” researchers suggest.

Discord will age-lock your account next month and you'll have to submit an ID or accept a face scan to unlock it – you know, 4 months after suffering a third-party data breach

Discord will age-lock your account next month and you'll have to submit an ID or accept a face scan to unlock it – you know, 4 months after suffering a third-party data breach

"We'll find other ways to bring users back," said product policy head, acknowledging the odds of users leaving Discord

Excry Discord, Wiki, and Trello Links

Excry Discord, Wiki, and Trello Links

Excry offers a dark fantasy world for players to explore, brimming with action and a faction-based role play. While growing stronger is crucial, so is

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Big tech companies are still failing to tackle child abuse material online

Big tech companies are still failing to tackle child abuse material online

In the 2024–25 financial year alone, the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received nearly 83,000 reports of online child sexual abuse material (CSAM), primarily on mainstream platforms. This was a 41% increase from the year before.

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MindsEye studio boss threatens legal action against YouTuber as co-CEO Leslie Benzies denies Epstein allegations: 'I have never met Jeffrey Epstein, nor have I ever visited his island'

The "cease and desist" demand was posted to the MindsEye Discord just minutes after Cyber Boi's video went live.

Arc Raiders hit with "extensive, coordinated DDoS attacks" causing server and matchmaking issues, Embark says, with The Finals struggling too

Discord will be updated when the servers are fully functional again

Zendesk tickets hijacked in massive spam campaign

Someone is sending hundreds of pointless emails to people, using Zendesk's ticketing system.

International Business Times UK

13-Year-Old Girl Died by Suicide After Being Drawn Into TCG Extremism Online

A 13-year-old girl died by suicide after exposure to TCG extremism online, as her mother warns parents about hidden digital dangers.

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7 great WhatsApp alternatives for Android users — Google Messages, Discord, and more

A selection of yap apps for Android users

Nexus Mods quashes rumor of 2-year bans for linking the site on Discord: 'There does not appear to be any risk of being moderated by Discord for posting Nexus Mods links'

You may be personally banned from a server for that New Vegas Hatsune Miku companion, though.

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Rockstar Submits Evidence Over Alleged Discord Leaks in Union Case

Some new details shed further light on Rockstar’s rationale for firing 34 employees in late 2025.

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How to Fix This Account Hasn’t Purchased the Game Yet Hytale Error

The most common error players encounter when launching Hytale for the first time is the "Account hasn't purchased the game yet" bug. If you are

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Official Hytale Discord Server & Socials

Whether you want to stay on top of Hytale news or join the community to find helpful content and Hytale play partners, the Hytale socials are the places

New ruling in Rockstar Games legal battle means the GTA 6 studio won't be forced to pay fired employees interim relief — 'We regret that we were put in a position where dismissals were necessary'

A judge has officially ruled that Rockstar Games won't be forced to pay interim relief to the 34 Grand Theft Auto 6 developers it fired in October, after the IWGB accused the studio of union-busting.

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