Discord cut ties with its age-verification partner after exposed code fueled federal-reporting concerns, months after a breach hit 70,000 users.

  • AngryRobot@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    I saw a report earlier today that they’ve “postponed” the age verification due to public backlash. If they DO implement it, I’m gone.

    • Bullerfar@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      You do realize they already get all your data and such right? Discord openly admitted that when theyr pr Department went out and said; “But hey! This won’t even matter to those who’ve had an account for several years. We already have enough data on you guys to verify your age!”

    • raldone01@lemmy.world
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      13 hours ago
      • Company does new “bad” thing.
      • Thing gets media attention.
      • Company postpones/reassures.
      • Attention dies down.
      • Company rolls out thing more slowly over longer period of time.

      Not saying that’s what’s going to happen. Just keep that in mind and maybe use this time to explore some other options. That usually doesn’t hurt and if push comes to shove moving won’t be as painful.

      Generally if possible diversifying is usually a good thing no matter what.