Discord’s age verification mandate is a leap toward a gated internet

Emma Roth / theverge - Discord is about to force some of the people who use its messaging app to make a choice: Use the platform with restricted features, or prove their age. It's a move that platforms have been slowly approaching, but Discord's teen-by-default rollout is a str…

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Discord's age-check crackdown is already pushing users elsewhere

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Discord Follows Up With Response to Age Verification Backlash, Maintains ID Check

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Discord Goes Into Damage Control Mode Over New Age Verification Requirements, Promising There’s Nothing To See Here For ‘Vast Majority’ Of Users

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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

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