Ars Technica: Discord’s new feature looks a bit like Internet forums—with a dash of Reddit. “Discord announced a new feature on Wednesday called ‘Forum Channels’ to allow for more organized and asynchronous discussions within servers. The intent with Forum Channels seems to be to make it easier for specific conversations to continue for extended periods without the worry that a topic change or another simultaneous conversation will bury a subject in the annals of chat log history.”
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How to Get Started With Discord: A Beginner’s Guide (MakeUseOf)
MakeUseOf: How to Get Started With Discord: A Beginner’s Guide. “Discord is most gamers’ favorite way to voice and video chat with their friends while gaming. It has also proven extremely popular for staying connected with friends recently, even without video games being involved. Discord is great for communicating with friends throughout the day and meeting new people through public servers. And at its core it’s just a fun place to hang out, with more to do than on other social media platforms.”
New York Times: Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for Sexual Predators
New York Times: Video Games and Online Chats Are ‘Hunting Grounds’ for Sexual Predators. “Sexual predators and other bad actors have found an easy access point into the lives of young people: They are meeting them online through multiplayer video games and chat apps, making virtual connections right in their victims’ homes.”