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by AgentME 2340 days ago
If you run a service that predators use in service of their goals, and you're in a position to do something about it, then I think you're obligated to do so, especially if no one else is in a similar position to do something about it.

I've had a personal experience recently where I had to report a situation involving older people and a minor to Discord. (Discord banned the minor, which I guess is one way of dealing with the situation, but it leaves something to be desired.)

Not every call for "think of the children" is a baseless call made by a strawman that just loves censorship or something. "Think of the children" is a silly phrase when it's about rock music. It's not silly when it's about a dark creepy alleyway that people keep complaining about running into pedophiles in.

I love using Discord, but I hope they focus enough on keeping it safe and take their position seriously.

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> (Discord banned the minor, which I guess is one way of dealing with the situation, but it leaves something to be desired.)

Legally required to if they're under 13.