Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month (www.theverge.com)
from mr_MADAFAKA@lemmy.ml to privacy@lemmy.ml on 09 Feb 2026 14:51
https://lemmy.ml/post/42918574

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SpaceCrystal@lemmy.ml on 09 Feb 2026 21:58 next collapse

Yeah, you go ahead & do that, & watch how many people will jump ship to other alternatives while you lose a lot of money & subscriptions, especially when you’ve been hacked before.

People have found other alternatives to TikTok, & they’ll do the same with Discord.

umbrella@lemmy.ml on 09 Feb 2026 22:17 collapse

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[deleted] on 09 Feb 2026 22:37 next collapse

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tehWrapper@lemmy.world on 09 Feb 2026 16:24 next collapse

However, some users may not have to go through either form of age verification. Discord is also rolling out an age inference model that analyzes metadata like the types of games a user plays, their activity on Discord, and behavioral signals like signs of working hours or the amount of time they spend on Discord.>

umbrella@lemmy.ml on 09 Feb 2026 22:41 collapse

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Thordros@hexbear.net on 09 Feb 2026 17:24 collapse

gonna fire up good ol’ roger wilco for voice chat I guess

Carl@hexbear.net on 09 Feb 2026 17:44 collapse

retvrn to teamspeak

umbrella@lemmy.ml on 09 Feb 2026 22:23 collapse

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