Do you think discord will shut down?

TLDR: Double Counter stores a bunch of semi personally identifiable information for the purpose of identifying you and your alt accounts!! be careful!!

Double Counter is a discord bot that detects alt accounts through a variety of techniques, including IP and browser fingerprinting, and probably others which I don't know of.

if your account is flagged, the information (with you and your suspected alt) is sent to the server moderators. they also have a paid service that you can subscribe to in order to search their database of discord profiles for alts.

the paid service is opt-out-able, using a command, but the command is not available in DMs so you will have to use it in a server with Double Counter in it, and some server channels don't allow it.

data deletion is only partially (it's only stated that they will delete your IP) and locked in their server, behind a 10 minute wait.

I just requested a copy of my data (which is sent by email, you have to fill in an email) but it hasn't arrived yet - apparently right now (August 5) that system is down

update: August 16, still down

anyways this whole thing screams red flags to me & if you get a message from it telling you to verify, use caution!!!! you have to click a link to get to the verify page, that's how it collects your information.

Hey everyone! I know adding bots to a Discord server might seem super easy to some people, but for anyone who’s new to Discord or just starting to customize their own server, it can actually be a little confusing i hope this help you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwMpih2_2Q8

I'm trying to delete my account and start over fresh but everytime I remove my phone number it says that "suspicious activity" has been detected and the only way to verify my account is to put the phone number back on.

Can someone please help me stop this circular logic?

So I'm able to share my wayland screen from both firefox and ungoogled-chromium using pipewire+xdg-desktop-portal-wlr. However my stream has no audio.

I've found several posts on the internet of 3-4 years ago (e.g. https://old.reddit.com/r/linux_gaming/comments/lfxbik/tutorial_how_to_share_audio_on_discord_or_any/ ) where people just had an extra audio input in pipewire when sharing screen to which they could route their game audio. But for me there's only my microphone input and chromium says "To share audio, share the tab instead" when screen sharing.

Has anyone been able to get audio working?

upd: Vesktop is what worked for me

This appears to be the first post about it in the Lemmiverse (for this instance), so... here we go!

After Profile effects and Avatar decorations, you can now buy Name Plates for your profile.

Honestly, this is the type of monetization that I dislike the least, considering the alternatives. You don't even have to have Nitro afaik, the premium subscription that allows mostly cosmetic perks

Discord has begun requiring some users in the United Kingdom and Australia to verify their age through a facial scan before being permitted to access sensitive content. The chat app’s new process has been described as an “experiment,” and comes in response to laws passed in those countries that place guardrails on youth access to online platforms. Discord has also been the target of concerns that it does not sufficiently protect minors from sexual content.

Wondering if anyone knows good alternatives to Discord's screen sharing feature (good quality, good framerate, low latency, and sound support).

Preferably FOSS, but at this point I'm taking all answers. Feel free to redirect me if there's any other community I should ask this in.

At least you can hide them, for now. Another notch on the "enshittification" scale.

TL;DR: Discord launched its Social SDK, enabling game devs to integrate social features like voice, video, and text chat directly into games. This aims to enhance in-game social experiences and make it easier for players to connect and communicate without leaving the game. The SDK is designed to be developer-friendly, is free to use and supports cross-platform functionality. You can also use it as a player without needing an account, but linking your Discord account will give you more functionality.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/39282773

Check out the archived version for easy access:

https://archive.is/2025.03.06-011758/https://www.ft.com/content/4ab9efe7-36bc-44ff-b2cd-06eb2c38203a

I've been exploring alternatives to Discord and came across Matrix clients, Guilded, and Revolt.

The Matrix protocol is open-source, decentralized, federated, and can be self-hosted. However, Matrix clients seem to struggle on mobile; my friends often complain about how slow and buggy the Element client is. As for other Matrix clients, they don't seem to like the interface either.

Guilded, unfortunately, lost its charm when Roblox acquired it.

Revolt is open-source and doesn't have paid features like Discord, or so I've heard. But is that the only thing that sets it apart?

Have tested this myself - you need to still give permission to the app to be connected to your account if you haven't used them, but other than that, it works out of the box.

If you don't like this, your best option would probably be to move to https://revolt.chat/

Discord’s Wellbeing & Empowerment team is working with Dr. Rachel Kowert, an internationally acclaimed expert in mental health, trust, and safety in digital games, to develop a resource to educate and equip moderators with strategies and tools to support their mental health and promote the well-being of their online communities. Moderators and community managers play an essential role in maintaining safe and positive spaces in gaming and digital communities, and we can’t create this resource without hearing directly from those we aim to support!

Basically, they are asking for input from moderators and admins who moderate to help shape development of moderator strategies and tools on Discord.

Direct link to the survey:

https://discord.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIYv8Gmf9h7bX3o

I’ve never used discord but there’s a couple communities I want to browse that apparently only are in discord. The official app seems like shit privacy wise so I don’t want to install it. What alternatives are recommended? Or some work around?

github repo for issue reporting. for the whole time I have me in the process of making this I have been typing AAC as ACC so I thought ffmpeg hated me.

I hope is is helpful for someone and where else should I post this info so it can be seen on search indexs.

Number list are being convert to a bullet point list on lemmy for for some reason.

Discord Embed Support

PC = Windows 11 / Arch Linux

• Discord (Android and ~~Windows 11~~)
• Vesktop (Arch) Mobile = Android 15 One UI 7

Audio playback support

tool: flac ffmpeg opusenc oggenc wavpack

I should test alac, DSD and DXD but I'm too lazy

1. mka container isn't support
2. flac 32 bit isn't support on mobile
3. only signed 16 was tested

wav only

Image preview support

tool: imagemagick

1. I think imagemagick uses libheif for avif.

Animation preview support

1. During the draft it will be animated
2. It was be displayed as a image (only see the first frame)
3. .apng file extension will result in a embed without a preview

Video playback support

tool:ffmpeg

1. in draft you can see the first frame
2. On my Arch install only the first frame will display. Audio working as intended (opus) mp4
3. only wav signed 16 le was tested
4. Video will play but no sound
5. Need to figure out how to install ffmpeg-full

License

CC BY-SA-4.0

Hello, everyone! Lily is back with another important update to share! Today, we’re diving into an issue that continues to plague Discord—servers using dishonest methods to grow and exploit users. This is something we all need to be aware of, as it can affect both individuals and communities on the platform.

A particular method, known as "Invite Rewards," has been used by many problematic servers. If you’re not familiar with it, Nicholas actually covered this tactic in a previous post, so you might want to check that out for more details. In essence, these servers promise rewards to users in exchange for inviting others to join. However, the rewards they offer are often misleading or entirely fake.

One server we investigated uses Invite Rewards to falsely promote itself by offering things like fake Nitro subscriptions, free Robux, bot-generated members (literally fake accounts), and other similar schemes. These tactics not only exploit unsuspecting users but also inflate the server’s perceived popularity through artificial means.

During our investigation, we also uncovered another server that was using Fortnite-related rewards to lure people in. They promised free bundles, V-Bucks, and other in-game perks. Of course, these rewards were either fake or designed to scam users out of their personal information. To address this, Nicholas took swift action and banned that server from interacting with us entirely.

Sadly, this issue is far from isolated. There are still countless servers on Discord employing similar dishonest tactics. While we’ve taken steps to protect our community, we’re hopeful that Discord itself will crack down on these servers, banning or removing them to create a safer and more trustworthy environment for everyone.

For now, stay vigilant and cautious when you come across servers offering deals that seem too good to be true. If you see something suspicious, don’t hesitate to report it. Together, we can help make Discord a better place for all!

#discord @discordapp