Microsoft Gets Major Backlash for Banning One Word in Its Forums

Microsoft has drawn public backlash for banning a controversial word, "Microslop," in its Discord forums in an attempt to ...
PCMag

Microsoft Effort to Ban 'Microslop' on Copilot Discord Didn't Go As Planned

After people just used workarounds like typing out 'm1cr0sl0p,' admins seemingly dropped the ban. But that only accelerated ...

Microsoft banned the word 'Microslop' in its Copilot Discord server, then began restricting access after users started posting 'Microsl0p' and other funnies

So, it appears the filter and posting ban has now passed, and Microsoft has resigned itself to its Microslop-based fate. "Did ...
PC World

Discord is cooked. Users are jumping ship and seeking alternatives

PCWorld reports that Discord’s new age verification policy requires users to submit video selfies or ID documents, treating unverified accounts as teens. Searches for “delete Discord” have doubled ...
ExtremeTech

Discord Users Rush to Find Alternatives After Age Verification Checks Come Online

When Discord announced on Feb. 9 that it would soon introduce mandatory age verification for all users, there was immediate, bombastic pushback from the community. But it's happening regardless, ...
Fast Company

Discord is asking for your ID. The backlash is about more than privacy

Want to use Discord from next month? You’ll have to hand over a photo of your ID or a scan of your face to verify you’re of age. It’s part of a new process introduced by the chat app aimed at ensuring ...
9to5Mac

Discord backtracks on controversial age verification rollout…kind of

Yesterday Discord announced that users would soon be required to have their age verified or be restricted to teen-level access on the service. Today, there’s a follow-up post from Discord that ...
ZDNet

Discord's new age ID rules are driving users away - here's where they're headed

In March, Discord will set an age lock for all users to a "teen-appropriate experience." Many users will be required to complete an age verification check. These users will be required to upload a ...
PC World

Discord will restrict your account if you don’t scan your face

Discord is implementing global ‘teen-by-default’ safety settings in March that will blur sensitive content and restrict server access for unverified users. PCWorld reports that Discord will use an ...
The Verge

Discord’s age verification mandate is a leap toward a gated internet

Social media platforms have been inching their way toward age verification for a while now. Social media platforms have been inching their way toward age verification for a while now. is a news writer ...
The Hill

Discord requiring face scan or ID for full access

Discord, a social platform popular in the gaming community, announced Monday it is rolling out new age assurance technology that will require users to submit a video selfie or another form of ...
TechCrunch

Discord’s IPO could happen in March

Wall Street is once again whispering about a potential Discord IPO. Discord, the popular chat and community platform, filed confidential IPO paperwork with the SEC and has pinned its hopes on a debut ...