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crime-and-courts1 day ago•14 min saved

FBI arrests Bellingham woman accused of aiding Tumbler Ridge shooter

James Cody Bryant, a 30-year-old resident of Bellingham, Washington, was arrested by the FBI on October 6, 2026, and charged with conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country. Prosecutors allege Bryant helped Jesse Van Rootselaar plan the February 2026 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, which killed eight people. Evidence suggests Bryant provided financial support, technical advice, and agreed to livestream the attack, though she also attempted to dissuade the shooter from carrying it out. The case highlights the role of online platforms in facilitating violence, with Discord and OpenAI facing scrutiny for their handling of the suspects' communications.

via Cascadia Daily|

#british-columbia #crime-and-courts #discord

gaming2 days ago•4 min saved

Sega's Sonic Discord hits 100,000 members in 24 hours amid strict moderation and accidental bans

Sega launched an official Sonic the Hedgehog Discord server on October 6, 2026, which attracted over 50,000 users within six hours and nearly 100,000 by the next day. To manage the influx, Sega implemented strict moderation, including slow mode, image posting restrictions, and an aggressive auto-filter that blocks all-caps text and certain keywords. While the server aims to be family-friendly, it has faced issues with accidental bans and isolated reports of inappropriate content, prompting staff to review moderation settings.

via Eurogamer.net|

#community-management #discord #gaming

gaming3 days ago•12 min saved

Sega's Official Sonic Discord Server Collapses Under 50,000 Users in Six Hours

Sega launched an official Discord server for Sonic fans on October 5, 2026, which attracted over 50,000 users within six hours. The server faced immediate chaos, prompting strict moderation measures including slow mode, image bans, and aggressive auto-filters. While the server includes channels for games and films, the lack of a fan art channel and strict family-friendly rules have drawn criticism from the community.

via Kotaku|

#community-management #discord #gaming

technology9 days ago•15 min saved

Discord’s Revised Age Verification System Faces New Backlash and Technical Glitches

Discord has launched its second attempt at global age verification, replacing mandatory ID scans with an automated system that estimates user age based on account activity. While 90% of users are expected to be classified automatically without manual checks, the rollout has triggered significant user frustration due to technical bugs, incorrect age assignments, and a perceived lack of corporate seriousness. The platform now offers alternative verification methods, including credit card checks and Google Wallet integration, to comply with expanding global laws while attempting to address previous privacy concerns.

via kotaku.com|

#age-verification #data-security #discord

technology10 days ago•7 min saved

Discord’s new Game Mode cuts CPU load but leaves its heavy RAM footprint untouched

Discord is rolling out a 'Game Mode' that reduces CPU and GPU usage during gameplay, but critics note it fails to address the app’s significant RAM consumption caused by its Electron framework. While the feature aims to improve performance for gamers, the underlying memory bloat remains a major issue for users on lower-spec machines.

via Windows Latest|

#discord #electron #memory-management

technology15 days ago•6 min saved

Discord Deploys Automated Age Sorting to Bypass ID Scans After Privacy Backlash

Discord is rolling out a global age-verification system that automatically estimates user ages based on account behavior, avoiding the need for ID scans or facial recognition for most users. This revised approach follows significant user backlash and a 2025 data breach involving third-party vendors. The system categorizes users into adult, teen, or unconfirmed groups, with over 90% expected to be classified automatically without manual verification.

via Ars Technica|

#age-verification #data-security #discord

technology16 days ago•0 min saved

Discord Launches Automated Age Sorting to Replace Controversial ID Scans

Discord has resumed its global age verification rollout, replacing mandatory ID scans and video selfies with an automated system that estimates user age based on account activity. The update, which excludes Australia and the UK, follows a February pause caused by privacy concerns and a third-party data breach. Approximately 90% of users will be automatically classified without manual verification, while teens face new restrictions on stranger interactions and sensitive content.

via Engadget|

#age-verification #data-security #discord

technology16 days ago•3 min saved

Discord Relaunches Age Verification with Automated Estimation to Avoid ID Scans

Discord has resumed its global age verification rollout, replacing mandatory ID scans and video selfies with an automated system that estimates user age based on account activity. This change follows significant privacy backlash and a data breach involving third-party vendors. The new approach aims to classify 90% of users automatically while offering alternative manual verification methods for those who need them.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#age-verification #data-security #discord

technology16 days ago•2 min saved

Discord Relaunches Age Verification with Automated Estimation to Avoid ID Scans

Discord is rolling out a new global age-assurance system that automatically categorizes users as 'Adult' or 'Teen' based on account signals, avoiding the need for government ID scans. The update, which excludes Australia and the UK, follows a February pause caused by privacy concerns and a third-party data breach. Approximately 90% of users will be automatically classified without manual verification, while teens face new restrictions on stranger interactions and sensitive content.

via PCMag|

#age-verification #child-safety #data-privacy

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Take-Two narrows GTA 6 leak hunt with sealed, individually focused Discord subpoena

Take-Two has filed a second, more targeted and sealed Discord subpoena in its GTA 6 leak investigation, aiming to identify specific individuals and keep the details out of public view. The targets are redacted, the document has not yet been issued, and a judge must approve keeping the information sealed, following earlier subpoenas to Discord and other platforms as leaks emerged two weeks prior.

via Eurogamer.net|

#discord #gta-6 #leaks

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Take-Two Seals Discord Subpoena as GTA 6 Leak Probe Evolves

Take-Two says its GTA 6 leak investigation is rapidly evolving and has filed a new DMCA subpoena against Discord under seal to avoid tipping off the suspects, while filing notes that a YouTube subpoena has been dropped as the probe continues.

via torrentfreak.com|

#discord #dmca-subpoenas #gta-6-leak

gaming1 month ago•18 min saved

Discord chatter hints GTA 6 leak timeline before Cyberleek spread

GTA 6 leaks appeared on Discord before Cyberleek videos became public, with a user named stayonthegrindd attempting to post an early basketball clip in an unofficial GTA 6 server and moderators removing a gofile link. GTAForums’ videotech traced DMs suggesting early gameplay, including Jason driving and a gas-station encounter, which didn’t surface publicly until five days later. The article notes Take-Two subpoenaed Discord logs as part of an investigation, and Rockstar may already be aware of internal discussions. The piece frames these Discord traces as potential clues about the leak timeline and origins, including theories of underground circulation on the dark web.}{

via Notebookcheck|

#cyberleek #discord #gaming

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

GTA 6 Leak Subpoena Expands Data Hunt to Discord and Microsoft

Take-Two has filed subpoenas aiming to extract broad user data from Discord and Microsoft tied to GTA 6 leaks. Discord says it has not yet been formally served and will review requests once served; the data sought includes registration emails, IPs, phone numbers, linked connections and device identifiers for users in several servers. Microsoft is said to be cooperating, and Take-Two set a Sept. 4 deadline for producing the information as leaks continue to surface.

via Eurogamer|

#discord #gta-6 #leaks

business1 month ago•7 min saved

Take-Two goes after Microsoft, Discord, and X with subpoenas over GTA 6 leaks

Take-Two Interactive has subpoenaed Microsoft, Discord, and X in the Southern District of New York to obtain records tied to GTA 6 leaks, including user accounts, linked OneDrive/Xbox data, and a GitHub repository used to post leaked content. Microsoft and Discord must produce documents by September 4, 2026, with Discord saying it will review valid subpoenas. The action follows a wave of GTA 6 leaks ahead of Rockstar’s upcoming reveal.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #discord #gta-6

gaming1 month ago•18 min saved

Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord over GTA VI leaks

Take-Two filed subpoenas to identify alleged infringers after apparent GTA VI leaks, targeting Microsoft and Discord for information on copyrighted audiovisuals, artwork, and other elements watermarked by the leak group CyberLeek, with responses due by September 4 as the game’s Netflix preview on August 27 approaches and the November 19 release looms.

via The Verge|

#discord #gaming #gta-vi