Discord’s age verification is less terrible than I expected
I’m still wary of the privacy implications, though. Credit: Maria Shalabaieva / Unsplash Back in February, Discord first attempted to launch its age verification process—only to run straight into massive user outcry. In response, the company went back to the drawing board.
- ▪I’m still wary of the privacy implications, though.
- ▪Credit: Maria Shalabaieva / Unsplash Back in February, Discord first attempted to launch its age verification process—only to run straight into massive user outcry.
- ▪In response, the company went back to the drawing board.
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| Publication time | Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 |
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I’m still wary of the privacy implications, though. Credit: Maria Shalabaieva / Unsplash Back in February, Discord first attempted to launch its age verification process—only to run straight into massive user outcry. In response, the company went back to the drawing board. Now, half a year later, the branding of teen and adult accounts has finally rolled out. As a regular Discord user, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the process. So, while waiting my turn, I read up on what I needed to know. You can’t opt out Discord first framed age verification on the platform as a move to protect teens. Problem was, it expected users to submit to a facial scan or upload a government ID. That sparked protest—and rightfully so, given today’s greater privacy and security concerns.
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