They supposedly can be disabled in settings- but we all know that won’t last. They’re going full Microsoft Skype mode and it’s only a matter of time.

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    The paid promotions are from videogame makers and will offer users gifts for completing in-game tasks while their friends watch on Discord.

    So they’re still showing ads to paying users. This shit should be illegal.

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      8 months ago

      So they’re still showing ads to paying users. This shit should be illegal.

      You could simply not use the service instead.

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        It’s not as simple as that, which is why e. g. laws to control monopolies exist. Just look at the recent changes in rulings regarding essential services, right to repair etc.

        This is really an outdated, “the market will regulate itself” perspective that has been shown time and again to not work - people just get fucked by corporations.

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      8 months ago

      You want the government to regulate discord? That’s a new one. Hadn’t heard that position before.

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        8 months ago

        You don’t? In civilized countries, companies don’t just get to do whatever they want.