Discord Rolls Out Age Verification Despite Community Backlash
Discord says the large majority of users will not be required to complete age verification as the platform's new system takes effect.
Discord has begun rolling out age verification measures across its platform, a shift the company says will affect only a minority of its user base, according to a report from TechCrunch.
Discord stated that 90% of users will not have to verify their age under the new system, implying the requirement will apply primarily to a smaller subset of accounts.
The rollout has drawn backlash from parts of the Discord community, TechCrunch reported, though the available source material did not detail the specific objections raised or how the company plans to respond to them.
The available source material did not specify the exact verification method being used, which users are subject to it, or a timeline for full implementation across all regions.
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