This article is a year old, but relevant because Discord started doing the verifications again. The plan was never canceled, just delayed to a later news cycle. And this will absolutely happen again because there are no consequences.
this post was submitted on 23 Sep 2026
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May? May? Just say that IDs where leaked. We all know nowdays that for sure are leaked.
Now more than ever is the time to have a secondary ID. These hacks and data leaks are getting out of hand.
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really posting something from last year when the age thing is coming out
Here is a more recent ID verification service breach.
Storing raw photos feels like storing plaintext passwords. Hackers have access to your password and your photo now.
Oh this is gonna be sweet, my photo is of a 1970's pr0nstar.
This is the fediverse. No one is going to care if you use naughty words. Enjoy!
penus
oh goodness this is exciting
Caacaa Doodoo
teehee.
I saw someone in this very community get in trouble for using "the r word" yesterday lol
"Porn" is not a slur. You should be able to tell the difference.
Not all naughty words are slurs, but all slurs are naughty words. You should be able to tell the difference.
Seems like they are?
we’re in a world now where we have to assume our photos, driver’s licenses and medical records are all leaked. Guard you bank account appropriately.
lol