Headline: Brits can get around #Discord's age verification thanks to Death Stranding's photo mode, bypassing the measure introduced with the UK's Online Safety Act. We tried it and it works—thanks, Kojima

Headline: Brits can get around #Discord's age verification thanks to Death Stranding's photo mode, bypassing the measure introduced with the UK's Online Safety Act. We tried it and it works—thanks, Kojima
okay I've never been a fan of Death Stranding universe (massively overhyped and better fit as a movie or TV series than game) and basically late Kojima isn't what he was used to be but now I take this back
simply for this, he's a genius. unequivocally
I think Discord wants to offer services similar to Twitch and YouTube. Except you have to pay them, not the other way around.
Might be a bit of a controversional opinion, but I believe Discord is the wrong tool for public communication for things like game development updates.
Why? Check out my reasons here: https://youtu.be/nXVtJh3dTQ8
Threat Actors Lure Victims Into Downloading .HTA Files Using ClickFix To Spread Epsilon Red Ransomware
A new Epsilon Red ransomware campaign has been discovered targeting users globally through fake ClickFix verification pages. Active since July 2025, the threat actors employ social engineering tactics and impersonate popular platforms like Discord, Twitch, and OnlyFans to trick users into executing malicious .HTA files via ActiveX. This method leads to silent payload downloads and ransomware deployment. The campaign uses a Clickfix-themed malware delivery site, urging victims to visit a secondary page where malicious shell commands are executed. The attackers also impersonate various streaming services and use romance-themed lures. Epsilon Red, first observed in 2021, shows some similarities to REvil ransomware in its ransom note styling but appears distinct in its tactics and infrastructure.
Pulse ID: 68835c6e2b2796aec0bd0a60
Pulse Link: https://otx.alienvault.com/pulse/68835c6e2b2796aec0bd0a60
Pulse Author: AlienVault
Created: 2025-07-25 10:29:02
Be advised, this data is unverified and should be considered preliminary. Always do further verification.
#Discord question: I'm a casual user and can still get in on my phone but on desktop where it's easier for my tired, aging eyes I get this error message about which I have no clue.
windows machine using chrome
thanks
Sending events to your Matrix Room (webhook styles)
A great usage of Slack, and then Discord was being able to have Events coming from your business into a feed alongside other conversations going, it keeps the beating heart front of mind.
In our case it’s servers advising when they are being rebuilt, code errors and customers signing up and adding new sites.
Now we’re using Matrix we needed to get these events streaming in. The way we’ve done it is:
Created a new Matrix user, ‘pureflowbot’ specifically to broker the Events […]
https://blog.purewebhosting.nz/sending-events-to-your-matrix-room-webhook-styles/
Twilight Prayer
Poison used in TDAC: Mangling the Fowls
Read:
BlueLit: https://tr.ee/rRButv
BuyMeACoffee: https://tr.ee/I6u5aW
DA: https://tr.ee/r9YjmV
Discord: https://tr.ee/8aNkrW
Kofi: https://tr.ee/EhgSvn
MeWe: https://tr.ee/VJbEUN
Tumblr: https://tr.ee/IqESXo
Art created by: https://www.deviantart.com/rittik-designs
Restorative Potion
Scouring Potion
Medicine in TDAC: Mangling the Fowls
Read:
BlueLit: https://tr.ee/rRButv
BuyMeACoffee: https://tr.ee/I6u5aW
DA: https://tr.ee/rpvYaF
Discord: https://tr.ee/TKZ90W
Kofi: https://tr.ee/a6TlO9
MeWe: https://tr.ee/bZOCZ0
Tumblr: https://tr.ee/3aT4Su
Art created by: https://www.deviantart.com/rittik-designs
TDAC: Mangling the Fowls Synopsis
Read:
BlueLit: https://tr.ee/rRButv
BuyMeACoffee: https://tr.ee/pbdGaB
DA: https://tr.ee/8jP0LD
Discord: https://tr.ee/YVJh60
Kofi: https://tr.ee/Zui2YU
MeWe: https://tr.ee/DhC8wF
Tumblr: https://tr.ee/imK5vx
Art created by @phoenixreal
The Dark Asgard Chronicles Synopsis
Read:
BlueLit: https://tr.ee/rRButv
BuyMeACoffee: https://tr.ee/QpyFRP
DA: https://tr.ee/XBC6Wj
Discord: https://tr.ee/KInVzg
Kofi: https://tr.ee/CiTYvG
MeWe: https://tr.ee/GtWeDL
Tumblr: https://tr.ee/5bNBNb
Art created by @phoenixreal
Hey everyone I'm in need of #Android users to help test my new #ReactNative app! Google requires me to "have at least 12 testers opted-in to your closed test" before they grant me production access.
I am working on a few different apps but this is my first one and its relatively simple. It's a progress tracker for the Soft 75 challenge but I want to stress that you don't need to participate in the challenge to use my app!
If this is something you're interested in (or just want some more details) come join my #Discord server to get access to the closed testing group!
https://discord.gg/7EuapFxgbp
I really need to find some new general Discord servers to join that are active. I'm in so many servers now that just aren't active any longer and I'd really like to find some new folks and communities to be part of.
tech rant/vent
July 24, 2025
I already mowed. Uploading the charts for the NJHB show on August 2. Swimming. Bless The Arkansawyers album. My son is coming to pick me up tonight for our Thursday night 5e game. Another good day in the works.
@spinning_bird@mstdn.games @CursedSilicon@social.restless.systems @keirFox@tiggi.es
in the sense you mentioned Discord is transactionalIt is, they just try to hide it at first to gain popularity. Its the default scheme for proprietary platforms these days. While you may think it is not based on likes and follows, it inherently is since all #Discord communities are closed off from each other, with no good means to find other ones, and all only so long as Discord (the company) doesn't find your opinions offensive or otherwise starts disliking what you do.
like Mastodon#Mastodon is just another means of interacting with the open protocol, #ActivityPub, and honestly not an amazing one. I would generally recommend something else, such as #Pleroma or #MissKey, which don't give off the corporate vibe and have simply better and more features.
know it’s near impossible to convince a lot of people to change platformsThat's fine, I don't want most people to be on the platforms I use. I seek them out because I care about the free and open nature of these platforms, having a lot of people that don't care about it just ruins the vibe.
@spinning_bird@mstdn.games @CursedSilicon@social.restless.systems @keirFox@tiggi.es
Not sure who was disturbed@IceCubeSoup@noauthority.social
Can't see the whole thread here, only a big red quote...Sounds like your instance is blocking other instances. Generally a red flag on your admin(s).
A place that *isn't* transactional or controlled by an algorithm.The thing is that #Discord is inherently transactional. Its a closed platform that will get worse over time, as the company owning it is trying to extract money from you.
Which piece of software is used in the end is incidental and could change any day.It is when you resign yourself to proprietary platforms. Meanwhile, the systems built upon open standards have existed for decades, and will continue to do so. Email, IRC, XMPP, and many more. These are still the back-bone of the Internet, even if proprietary companies want to hide it from you.
@spinning_bird@mstdn.games @keirFox@tiggi.es @CursedSilicon@social.restless.systems #Discord is a proprietary platform for closed groups. The "old" internet was mostly public spaces where people gathered. Forums, IRC rooms, image boards. There were places you needed to be invited into, but the vast majority was just open spaces you could just join and find people to have a good time with.
Discord, like many, many other proprietary chat platforms will fall in time. But the old places like IRC still exist. And it is likely to outlive whatever replaces Discord, too.