Discord's age verification era begins despite community backlash

Discord has entered what TechCrunch describes as its age verification era, despite facing backlash from its community. The platform is rolling out age verification measures, though the company states that the vast majority of users will not be required to verify their age.

According to Discord, 90% of users will not have to verify their age. This suggests that the verification requirement will apply to a minority of users, likely those attempting to access age-restricted content or features.

The announcement has not been without controversy. Community backlash has been reported, though specific details of the concerns were not provided in the source. The implementation marks a significant shift for the platform, which has historically been known for its relatively open access.

As the rollout proceeds, it remains to be seen how the verification process will work in practice and how the community will respond over time. The source notes that the era is upon us, indicating that the changes are now taking effect.