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A Charter for a Better Place to Play Chill Together
Created with teens, for teens.
This may come
as a surprise,
but the person writing these words is not a teen.
So while we’re not experts in what it feels like to be a teen right now, we are experts in building digital spaces where you and your friends can play and chill.
And because you’re great at knowing what it’s like to be you, a teen, we have worked closely with teen users globally (30+ focus groups!) to understand what matters most to make your experiences safe.
Teen Charter
This set of principles represent the expectations teens have of each other and of Discord. Whether you’re new to Discord or a long time user, this charter is key to keep in mind and hold each other and us accountable to - so everyone can have a safe experience. These principles will help inform product and policy improvements that make Discord a better place to play and chill.
Authenticity
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Privacy
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Inclusivity
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Transparency
Authenticity
On Discord, you should feel empowered to share the version of yourself that you feel most comfortable being. All teens have the right to find community and to engage in safe spaces as themselves.
Inclusivity
Teens should feel that they can express their thoughts and opinions and support other teens to do the same. On Discord, you should be able to express yourself freely as long as it doesn’t end up harming someone else.
Privacy
We believe you should be in control of how much personal information you share on Discord. Teens also have a responsibility to protect each other’s information too; this may look like asking before sharing someone else’s information.
Transparency
We want you to have a clear understanding of how Discordcollects, and uses, and protects your information, how content moderation decisions are made, and how youraccount status can be impacted. It's on us to make sure you continually feel like you know what's going on.
IT TAKES
A VILLAGE
We agree with teens that it’s first and foremost our responsibility to create positive experiences on Discord, which is why we provide tools that build in checkpoints like our Teen Safety Assist initiative.
Server moderators and administrators also have a unique vantage point and use tools to help maintain a healthy environment. When you don’t have to think about protecting yourself, then we’re doing our job.
We heard from teens that some of you have developed skills to make an assessment and take action to keep yourself safe. Know that you don’t have to do it alone - we have your back and work endlessly to keep you safe while protecting your privacy.
recognizing poor form
See if you can guess which examples are acceptable and in line with our Community Guidelines, Terms of Service, or other policies. Click the thumbs up if you think the example is acceptable or thumbs down if you think the example is unacceptable.
Do you think Harper's message in this GDM is acceptable conduct?
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This message does not align to our Bullying and Harassment Policy which outlines that “Statements of disrespect that attempt to humiliate an individual" is not allowed.
Do you think Jesu’s message is acceptable conduct?
UNACCEPTABLE
This message does not align to our Community Guidelines focused on users respecting each other "Do not share or threaten to share the personally identifiable information of an individual without consent."
Do you think this friend request is acceptable conduct on Discord?
We strongly recommend to only accept friend requests from users you recognize. At any time, you can change your Friend Requests settings to adjust who is allowed to send you a friend request.
The Digital Wellness Lab at Boston Children's Hospital is a nonprofit research institution seeking to understand and promote positive and healthy digital media experiences for young people, from birth through young adulthood. Their vision is an empathetic and respectful world in which our kids can grow up healthy, smart, and kind.
NoFiltr is a leading digital safety initiative, powered by Thorn – a nonprofit organization that builds technology to defend children from sexual abuse. NoFiltr aims to empower youth with knowledge and resources to safely navigate the complex dynamic of online spaces and shares real experiences and advice, for youth, with the help of youth perspectives. For more information, visit nofiltr.org.
ThinkYoung is a not-for-profit organization, aiming to make the world a better place for young people by involving them in decision-making processes and providing decision-makers with high-quality research on youth conditions. ThinkYoung conducts studies and surveys, makes advocacy campaigns, writes policy proposals, and develops education programmes: up to date, ThinkYoung projects have reached over 800,000 young people.
