Discord’s Age Verification Rollout Is Not About “Protecting Teens.” It’s About Getting Us Used to Showing Our Papers Online.
TL;DR – a new Discord Age Verification Policy conditions full participation on ID or facial scans. While framed as child safety, it normalizes identity-gated access, expands surveillance, and erodes anonymous speech for lawful adult users. Discord is introducing mandatory age verification using ID or facial scans for full access. This article argues the policy creates … Read more