Protecting Our Community: Why We Avoid Discord

A Statement on Privacy, Autonomy, and Community Integrity

The Discord Dilemma

On February 9, 2026, Discord announced global "teen-by-default" settings requiring facial recognition or government ID verification for full platform access (source: Discord Press Release). While marketed as safety measures, these policies represent a fundamental shift toward invasive data collection and control over user autonomy.

At KrigsGaldr Project, we believe gaming communities should thrive without surrendering personal biometrics or identification to third-party corporations. Our decision to avoid Discord is not about rejecting community tools, but about protecting what makes our World of Warcraft community special: genuine connection without surveillance.

Privacy Concerns with Discord's New Policies

Facial Recognition & Data Collection

Discord's facial age estimation, while processed on-device, creates a precedent for biometric data collection. Once normalized, such practices open doors to more invasive tracking and profiling of gaming communities.

Centralized Control & Censorship

By defaulting all users to restricted settings, Discord assumes control over what content adults can access. This paternalistic approach undermines user autonomy and creates arbitrary barriers to community interaction.

True privacy means not having to submit biometrics or government IDs to participate in a gaming community. We refuse to normalize surveillance as the price of connection.

Preserving Community Integrity

Organic Community Growth

Discord's algorithm-driven discovery and global servers often dilute tight-knit communities. Our website-based forums and in-game communication foster organic relationships that last beyond trending topics.

Reduced Toxicity & Drama

Public Discord servers frequently become targets for raids, spam, and disruptive behavior. Our moderated, account-based system maintains higher quality discussions focused on the game we love.

Server-Specific Identity

On Discord, users blend into a sea of global communities. Here, you're specifically part of KrigsGaldr—your achievements, reputation, and relationships matter within our unique server ecosystem.

Our Privacy-First Approach

Website-Based Communication

Our integrated forums, ticket systems, and announcement boards keep everything within our ecosystem. No third-party data mining, no algorithmic manipulation—just straight communication between players.

In-Game Community Tools

We've enhanced in-game guild features, world channels, and event systems to make the game itself the primary social space. Why leave Azeroth to talk about Azeroth?

Minimal Data Collection

We collect only what's necessary for account security and game functionality. No facial recognition, no age profiling, no behavioral tracking for advertising.

Our Commitment Stands

KrigsGaldr Project will continue providing a World of Warcraft experience where community thrives without surveillance, where connection doesn't require biometric verification, and where your gaming identity remains yours alone. We believe in building relationships through shared adventure in Azeroth—not through submitting to corporate data collection policies.

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Authored by the KrigsGaldr Project Team

Last Updated: February 2026