Welcome to the tag category page for Online Safety!
Discord Home is a new space at the top of a channel list where members can see a digest of interesting moments happening in the community. Discord requires that users be at least 13 years old, although they do not verify users' age upon sign-up. Common Sense Media also recommends Discord users be at least 13 due to its open chat. Though it's not explicitly a dating app, Discord has increasingly become a platform for people to make romantic connections.
Inappropriate content refers to material that is not suitable or normal for children to view. It can include pornography, violence, hate groups, extremist behavior, and offensive content such as text and photos. Inappropriate content on the internet is not sorted into age-appropriate areas, and without supervision and guidance, children can unintentionally come across it. Exposure to inappropriate content can leave children feeling confused, uncertain, shameful, guilty, shocked, or disgusted. Inappropriate or offensive content can also include footage of real or simulated violence, criminal activity or accidents, promote extreme political or religious views, or be sexually explicit, including illegal images of child sexual abuse. It is important for parents to protect their children from harmful content by monitoring their internet usage and implementing age-appropriate security measures.
Illegal content refers to any material that violates recognized third-party rights, such as copyright or intellectual property rights, or that promotes, incites, or instructs in violent crimes, sexual abuse, hate speech, or terrorism. It includes online content ranging from child sexual abuse material and acts of terrorism to simulated sexual activity or detailed nudity that should not be accessed by children. Illegal digital content may be discovered online on websites, social media services, or file-sharing services. It is important to think before clicking on any content online and to report any illegal content that is discovered. People who engage in any form of illegal behavior online may face legal consequences, depending on the severity of their actions and the laws of their country.
