Discord’s Post

Roll out the party hats - this week we're celebrating 🎉Discord’s 9th birthday 🎉! Normally we'd ask "what'd you get us?", but this year we’re doing things in reverse…for the next 9 days we’re giving away gifts that make gaming with friends more fun. 🎈 If you want to be a part of the fun, please head over to our Twitter (https://lnkd.in/g7237bJ9) and Instagram (https://lnkd.in/ga4q_S6Y) accounts! #LifeatDiscord

Forging friendships can have a remarkable effect on mental health. Whether in person or online, geniune connection can create a positive, meaningful experience. We built Discord with this in mind. We give people the tools to easily create spaces that can help them make these connections. It can be as simple as a server for a few friends to hang out while they’re doing homework after school, or as wide-ranging as a server dedicated to a favorite video game or sports team that anyone can join. We see our role as helping people come together. Read how Discord spaces, big and small, help make that happen. #mentalhealthmatters #onlinecommunities

At Discord, we believe in creating a digital environment that prioritizes the safety and well-being of our teen users. So when we design safety features, such as Teen Safety Alert, we do so in a way that aims to empowers teens to navigate the digital world confidently. That means:  * We use simple, straightforward language in alerts, making them easily understandable in any situation.  * We aim to guide, not reprimand. Our work is rooted in research to ensure our interventions and language are non-judgemental. * And we give teens clear choices and control when possible, educating them along the way.  Learn more about how we design key touchpoints with users.  #Discord #TeenSafety #DigitalWellbeing #Empowerment #OnlineSafety

Generative AI is a rapidly evolving technology that has the potential to dramatically alter how we solve real-world problems. It's easy to use off-the-shelf tools to demo cool applications, but solving problems at scale introduces challenges across many dimensions - cost, performance, etc. In her blog post, Shannon Phu (https://lnkd.in/ga9KPFN4), a Machine Learning Engineer at Discord, describes the practical challenges of leveraging generative AI to improving the user experience - starting from ideation and prototyping to deployment at scale. If you're interested in learning more, check out the full post here: https://lnkd.in/gAAPfpcX !

There’s no place for bullying and harassment on Discord. Discord is a place for people to talk and hang out together. We have comprehensive policies to support this mission, and crafting them sometimes requires navigating gray areas—for example, where does friendly teasing end and harmful bullying begin? That’s why we invest in research and consult with experts worldwide, so we can better define bullying and harassment in ways that consider intent and other factors. Read how we create actionable rules that protect and educate users when possible. #onlinesafety #onlinecommunities #bullyingprevention

We are excited to announce the 2024 Discord App Pitches! Discord App Pitches is making a return! This year, we’re looking for both Discord App Developers and Game Developers to pitch their ideas. What’s new for our App Pitches this year? A whole lot, actually! - We have some new submission categories, designed to show off what’s possible with our new Embedded App SDK. - Alongside five category winners, one entry will be deemed the Grand Prize winner this time, earning up to $30,000 USD! - Since this year’s Discord App Pitches involves creating games or experiences that users enjoy inside Discord, a prototype will be required when submitting your pitch. - Power to the people: we’ll have a User Voting period of Discord App Pitches this year! Make your voice heard by joining Discord Town Hall (https://lnkd.in/gdW7wAw5) to play and vote for your favorite pitch when the time comes in June! Submissions are open now! You can submit your pitch any time between April 1, 2024, and May 1, 2024. Find more details and how to enter here: https://lnkd.in/gQPAWVbD No purchase necessary. Must be 13+ and live in specific regions to enter. See here (https://lnkd.in/gNHKayT5) for eligibility requirements and Official Rules.

During the month of March, Discord celebrated Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day! This month, our Women in Tech ERG created a great collection of thoughtful, intentional opportunities, events and activities to celebrate connection, collaboration, and developing women, non-binary folks, and allies. Including: - International Women’s Day Panel - Mentoring Circles  - Career Roundtable communities We’re proud to celebrate Women’s history year-round. Check out our Blog to hear a bit more about the month and some recommendations on gaming and content communities online from our Women’s ERG. If you’d like to be a part of the Women in Tech ERG’s journey and Discord’s culture, we’d love to have you! Consider taking a peek at our jobs page from time to time! https://lnkd.in/gwACqrtY

A majority of Discord users follow the rules. For those who don’t, we often consider education over punishment. While this philosophy doesn't apply to the most serious violations — for which we have a zero-tolerance policy — we believe users deserve a chance to learn and change their behavior for less severe transgressions. “Our goal is to help people act better,” said Ben Shanken, Discord’s Vice President of Product. “People don't always know that they're doing bad things, and giving them a warning can help them to improve.” Ultimately, we believe that guiding users toward better behavior—and giving them the tools they need to control their safety—results in a better experience for everyone. #Discord #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineSafety

heading to #gdc2024 this week? Join our mega boss-rush gaming panel where we'll discuss the evolution & impact of social mechanisms in games. See our GDC schedule: https://lnkd.in/e4n8GyMt