O Discord, the leading communications and messaging platform aimed at gaming communities, announced a security aimed at protecting teenagers.
This measure comes after the company was involved, a few months ago, in a police operation which resulted in the arrest of young people.
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They were accused of using the channel to sexually blackmail other young people. As a result, the crime of rape of a vulnerable person was identified by the courts.
The case gained great visibility, leading the company responsible for the platform to improve its security measures.
So, now, Discord globally announces a new policy titled “Safety Assistance for Teens”, with the aim of ensuring their well-being while using the platform.
During a press conference, company representatives detailed how the new security system will work.
Filters that blur inappropriate images and alerts for messages received from strangers will be automatically activated for underage users.
Furthermore, such measures can be activated by any user through the platform settings.
Both sensitive content filters and security warnings can be customized by users. users, providing more control over what they want to view during conversations on channels.
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Previously, the only way to avoid messages from an unwanted user was to block them. Additionally, the company will implement a new alert system to clearly notify people who have committed infractions.
The initiative aims to increase the platform's transparency in relation to its users, allowing young people to review their misguided actions before having accounts permanently banned, offering a kind of “virtual rehabilitation”.
The action aims to make Discord a safer and more welcoming environment for teenagers and young people, while also contributing to preventing and combating harmful behavior on the platform.
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