Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Discord is rolling out mandatory face scans, and the internet is furious. The debate is loud about privacy, safety, and backlash. But a quieter incentive is driving this move, and almost no one is talking about it yet.
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• Grab Sats with River! (jupiterbroadcasting.com/river)
• ⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries (strike.me/)
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• Web Boost (boost.jupiterbroadcasting.com/?show=the-launch)
Show Notes:
• LynsaTac Shower Thermometer (amazon.com/dp/B0BJPFFH2V)
• Over the Door Shower Caddy (amazon.com/dp/B0BKFNK786)
• 2 Tier Soap Dish Holder (amazon.com/dp/B0CN4KG6XS)
• Frameless Shower Door Bottom Seal for Glass Doors (amazon.com/dp/B07PFPFC2S)
• Rain-X 630542 Shower Door Water Repellent (amazon.com/Rain-X-630542-Water-Repellent-Fl/dp/B0D6X4PSZ3)
• Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sponge (amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Purpose-Cleaner-Bathroom/dp/B0CP4GPTGC)
• Oxygenics 26488 BodySpa RV Handheld Shower (amazon.com/Oxygenics-26488-BodySpa-Handheld-Shower/dp/B07RNN57PD)
• Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month (theverge.com/tech/875309/discord-age-verification-global-roll-out)
• Discord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users - Ars Technica (arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/discord-says-hackers-stole-government-ids-of-70000-users/)
• Has anyone packet sniffed the age verification thing? (reddit.com/r/discordapp/comments/1pretpg/has_anyone_packet_sniffed_the_age_verification/)
• Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs - Ars Technica (arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/discord-faces-backlash-over-age-checks-after-data-breach-exposed-70000-ids/)
• Discord will gate features behind age verification (appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/09/discords-upcoming-safety-update-makes-age-verification-hard-to-avoid)
• Discord to Debut Its First Mobile Ads Amid IPO Chatter (adweek.com/media/discord-to-debut-its-first-mobile-ads-amid-ipo-chatter/)
• Discord reports positive numbers in early Quests measurement test (digiday.com/media/discord-puts-proof-behind-its-ad-pitch-with-first-measurement-push)
• Q4 2025 PitchBook Analyst Note: Discord IPO Preview - PitchBook (pitchbook.com/news/reports/q4-2025-pitchbook-analyst-note-discord-ipo-preview)
• YouTube Music adding 'AI Playlist' with text prompts (9to5google.com/2026/02/10/youtube-music-adding-ai-playlist-with-text-based-playlist-generation/)
• "YouTube Premium and (https://x.com/UpdatesFromYT/status/2020909475264332211) @YouTubeMusic (github.com/YouTubeMusic)
• YouTube Music Adds AI Playlist Generator for Premium Users (thurrott.com/music-videos/332549/youtube-music-adds-ai-playlist-generator-for-premium-users)
• All basement No Problems (zillow.com/homedetails/145-1st-N-Cokeville-WY-83114/458273105_zpid/)
• Invest in People? (ebay.com/itm/227171520793) Music:
• Hey Love! By: Marína Ósk (podcastindex.org/podcast/6750563)
Discord is rolling out mandatory face scans, and the internet is furious. The debate is loud about privacy, safety, and backlash. But a quieter incentive is driving this move, and almost no one is talking about it yet.
CALL 1-774-462-5667
Boost This Episode:
• Grab Sats with River! (jupiterbroadcasting.com/river)
• ⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries (strike.me/)
• Boost with Fountain (https://fountain.fm/) Boost from the Web:
• Web Boost (boost.jupiterbroadcasting.com/?show=the-launch)
Show Notes:
• LynsaTac Shower Thermometer (amazon.com/dp/B0BJPFFH2V)
• Over the Door Shower Caddy (amazon.com/dp/B0BKFNK786)
• 2 Tier Soap Dish Holder (amazon.com/dp/B0CN4KG6XS)
• Frameless Shower Door Bottom Seal for Glass Doors (amazon.com/dp/B07PFPFC2S)
• Rain-X 630542 Shower Door Water Repellent (amazon.com/Rain-X-630542-Water-Repellent-Fl/dp/B0D6X4PSZ3)
• Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sponge (amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Purpose-Cleaner-Bathroom/dp/B0CP4GPTGC)
• Oxygenics 26488 BodySpa RV Handheld Shower (amazon.com/Oxygenics-26488-BodySpa-Handheld-Shower/dp/B07RNN57PD)
• Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month (theverge.com/tech/875309/discord-age-verification-global-roll-out)
• Discord says hackers stole government IDs of 70,000 users - Ars Technica (arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/discord-says-hackers-stole-government-ids-of-70000-users/)
• Has anyone packet sniffed the age verification thing? (reddit.com/r/discordapp/comments/1pretpg/has_anyone_packet_sniffed_the_age_verification/)
• Discord faces backlash over age checks after data breach exposed 70,000 IDs - Ars Technica (arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/02/discord-faces-backlash-over-age-checks-after-data-breach-exposed-70000-ids/)
• Discord will gate features behind age verification (appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/09/discords-upcoming-safety-update-makes-age-verification-hard-to-avoid)
• Discord to Debut Its First Mobile Ads Amid IPO Chatter (adweek.com/media/discord-to-debut-its-first-mobile-ads-amid-ipo-chatter/)
• Discord reports positive numbers in early Quests measurement test (digiday.com/media/discord-puts-proof-behind-its-ad-pitch-with-first-measurement-push)
• Q4 2025 PitchBook Analyst Note: Discord IPO Preview - PitchBook (pitchbook.com/news/reports/q4-2025-pitchbook-analyst-note-discord-ipo-preview)
• YouTube Music adding 'AI Playlist' with text prompts (9to5google.com/2026/02/10/youtube-music-adding-ai-playlist-with-text-based-playlist-generation/)
• "YouTube Premium and (https://x.com/UpdatesFromYT/status/2020909475264332211) @YouTubeMusic (github.com/YouTubeMusic)
• YouTube Music Adds AI Playlist Generator for Premium Users (thurrott.com/music-videos/332549/youtube-music-adds-ai-playlist-generator-for-premium-users)
• All basement No Problems (zillow.com/homedetails/145-1st-N-Cokeville-WY-83114/458273105_zpid/)
• Invest in People? (ebay.com/itm/227171520793) Music:
• Hey Love! By: Marína Ósk (podcastindex.org/podcast/6750563)
