Discord

Update: Introducing new opt-in parental controls for teens. 

Discord introduces a new opt-in tool designed to help parents and guardians know more about who their teens are friends with on the platform. The Family Center feature was tested before this function was finally rolled out. However, parents won’t be able to see the contents of conversations as a way to protect their privacy. Meanwhile, parents can receive a weekly summary incorporating information about the teen’s activity on Discord. 

Brief

Discord is a robust communication platform designed primarily for gamers but has expanded to serve a wide array of communities. It facilitates real-time voice and text chat, making collaboration and social connect a breeze. Whether you're coordinating with teammates during gaming, discussing projects, or simply catching up with friends, Discord's versatile chat features accommodate various needs.

📌 Core Features

• Real-Time Communication: Engage in voice and text chats instantly, sharing thoughts and strategies in the moment. 🗨️
• Versatile Chat Options: Create dedicated groups for team discussions or connect privately through one-on-one messages. 🤝
• User-Specific Settings: Personalize your interaction by muting specific users or setting permissions based on your preferences. 🔇
• Unified Chat Management: Operate multiple chat servers from one place, seamlessly switching between different groups.🔀
• Customizable Experience: Enhance your voice channels by adding Background Music (BGM) using volunteer-created bots or by crafting your own. 🎵

👍 Pros

• Enhanced Team Collaboration: Strong group chat capabilities make coordinating team activities efficient. 💡
• Easily Customizable: Tailor your chat experience with per-user settings and BGM options to make each chat server unique. 👌
• Multiplatform Support: Accessible across various platforms, enabling seamless communication anytime, anywhere. 📲
• Expansive User Base: Join a large community of users, find like-minded individuals or explore new groups. 🌐
• Free to Use: Discord offers its core functionalities at no cost, providing a compelling option for budget-conscious users. 💸

👎 Cons

• Limited Language Support: Some features such as HELP and Q&A are not translated, presenting challenges for non-English speakers. 🗺️
• User Support: With a lack of proper channels for feedback submission from overseas users, resolving issues can be difficult. 🛠️
• Complexity for New Users: Newcomers might find navigating the myriad of functions and settings overwhelming at first. 🌀

💵 Price

Discord is free to download and use, with most of its core features available at no cost. There are optional in-app purchases for users who wish to enhance their experience, often through "Nitro" subscriptions which offer additional perks like larger file uploads and higher quality screen sharing.

🕸️ Community

• Official Site: Discord
• YouTube Channel: Discord
• Instagram: Discord
• Twitter: Discord
• Discord Community: Join various community-run Discord servers across multiple topics and interests.
• Facebook: Discord
• TikTok: Discord
• Reddit: Check out Discord's communities on Reddit
• Fandom Wiki: Discover more about Discord on the Fandom Wiki Page.