Russia Moves to Ban Discord: What Does It Mean for Gamers? 🚫

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Summary:

  1. Impending Ban on Discord
    Russian authorities are preparing to ban Discord, citing unspecified legal violations, with the ban potentially happening in the coming days according to reports from Kommersant.

  2. Regulatory Actions
    The Russian media regulator, Roskomnadzor, has issued five rulings related to Discord since September 20, which may serve as a basis for the impending ban, though the specific violations remain undisclosed.

  3. User Complaints
    Russian users have reported intermittent outages on Discord throughout September, leading many to use VPNs to access the platform, affecting both web and mobile versions.

  4. Impact on Developers and Gamers
    If the ban is enforced, it could significantly hinder Russian gamers and developers who rely on Discord for community interaction and technical support, with no clear domestic alternatives available.

  5. Recent Penalties
    A Moscow court has already fined Discord 3.5 million roubles (approximately $37,675) for failing to restrict access to content deemed illegal in Russia, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the platform and Russian authorities.

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