Related, select key discussions this week:

Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46945663

Discord just killed anonymity

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46996067

Welcoming Discord users amidst the challenge of Age Verification

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46995046

Discord/Twitch/Snapchat age verification bypass

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46982421