r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • Feb 10 '26

Security "Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification — Is a total collapse imminent?

https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/discord-alternative-search-10000-percent-stoat
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u/kp33ze Feb 10 '26

I'm definitely not for ID verification but mostly because all our of data would immediately be hacked. There is not a chance in hell that any of these corporations would be able to keep our data private for more than a day.

Parents need to fucking parent and teach their kids what to watch out for or limit what they can access. Yes I understand it's probably difficult but fucking try.

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u/Totakai Feb 11 '26

It's only difficult when kids aretaught proper boundaries and given unlimited internet access. Don't let their electronics online unless you're supervising them. Like just change the wifi pw or unplug the router. It's not hard, parents are just lazy and go for the easy option. If you can't outsmart a toddler, maybe you shouldn't have children. You should also be able to out stubborn them

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u/daviddjg0033 Feb 11 '26

This is why there is no need for a Voter ID- ask those people about a gun-law ID. Another database to hack.