Users under 18 are a small fraction of Discord’s userbase, and an even smaller fraction of their paying userbase.

[supernothing@infosec.exchange]

Users under 18 are a small fraction of Discord’s userbase, and an even smaller fraction of their paying userbase. What they actually want is to be able to say that their users are (mostly) human so that their data is more valuable to AI companies, which helps valuations in their upcoming IPO.

Guess it was inevitable that they’d try to cash in, but we all really should have stuck with open protocols.

Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

Starting in March, all Discord users will have a “teen” experience by default unless they complete age verification using a video selfie or ID.

The Verge (www.theverge.com)

[thelastofhisname@beige.party]

@supernothing While it's not a perfect solution, I'm going to move my community over to Element.

Element | Secure collaboration and messaging

Element is a Matrix-based end-to-end encrypted messenger and secure collaboration app. It’s decentralised for digital sovereign self-hosting, or through a hosting service such as Element Matrix Services. Element operates on the open Matrix network to provide interoperability and easy connections.

(element.io)

[zeph@infosec.exchange]

@supernothing tbf as a former mod of a server that had a lot of minors, discord has had a serious child safety problem. This probably isn't the way to solve it but it does need solving.