Hi so once again thank you for your ask. We genuinely appreciate it, and after discussing it with the mods we have decided to make it open to everyone, 18+ or not.
Of course we ask that all members be over 12 as that is in Discord's terms and conditions. But we are not asking anyone to send in proof of their age unless they explicitly want to so they can gain access to the 18+ role.
Thank you once again 💛💛
Hello! I wanted to bring something to your attention regarding Discord and particularly the Apt502 server which asks for parts of users’ ID for age verification (age and first two letters of your name). I understand the intention behind it especially as someone who has seen instances of minors going above and beyond to enter 18+ servers (using another Patreon account for an adult/parent to name one).
Part of the concern is that Discord saves data that appears on its servers even if Mods promise to delete files etc. So including images of blocked out ID could still be risky with programs being able to uncover blocked information in images some times.
Another issue comes from EU compliant laws and the potential of violating the Discord ToS, particularly in Rules of Conduct and Usage that states you are not allowed to “attempt to obtain passwords or other private information from other members.”
(There’s some debate about EU complaint laws and Discord saying it enforces US laws but also lists itself as GDPR compliant so I’m still researching this to better understand it 😭)
It’s a lot and I’m so sorry for sending this and any stress it could cause, I really am worried about liability and risk to mods and others if a data breach or another issue comes about (discord says it is not liable for content or conduct of any users or servers on the platform, and also heavily encourages people to protect their personal information and not share it). By asking for ID (even parts of it) mods make themselves liable for issues arising from this.
It’s something happening in some NSFW or 18+ servers but it’s risky 😭
Hi thank you, and I appreciate you sending this in. I'll discuss this with the mods, and see if we can find a better way to verify people, but I cannot guarantee anything.
First and foremost we want to make sure no one under age is exposed to anything nsfw, but we also want to protect your privacy. I hope this helps :))
Hello! I wanted to bring something to your attention regarding Discord and particularly the Apt502 server which asks for parts of users’ ID for age verification (age and first two letters of your name). I understand the intention behind it especially as someone who has seen instances of minors going above and beyond to enter 18+ servers (using another Patreon account for an adult/parent to name one).
Part of the concern is that Discord saves data that appears on its servers even if Mods promise to delete files etc. So including images of blocked out ID could still be risky with programs being able to uncover blocked information in images some times.
Another issue comes from EU compliant laws and the potential of violating the Discord ToS, particularly in Rules of Conduct and Usage that states you are not allowed to “attempt to obtain passwords or other private information from other members.”
(There’s some debate about EU complaint laws and Discord saying it enforces US laws but also lists itself as GDPR compliant so I’m still researching this to better understand it 😭)
It’s a lot and I’m so sorry for sending this and any stress it could cause, I really am worried about liability and risk to mods and others if a data breach or another issue comes about (discord says it is not liable for content or conduct of any users or servers on the platform, and also heavily encourages people to protect their personal information and not share it). By asking for ID (even parts of it) mods make themselves liable for issues arising from this.
It’s something happening in some NSFW or 18+ servers but it’s risky 😭
Hi thank you, and I appreciate you sending this in. I'll discuss this with the mods, and see if we can find a better way to verify people, but I cannot guarantee anything.
First and foremost we want to make sure no one under age is exposed to anything nsfw, but we also want to protect your privacy. I hope this helps :))
hey everyone! the very lovely Clem (@wintuvern) created a 502 discord! I've been asked to make one a few times but I don't have time so I'm very grateful to see one made! I'll def be joining once I get some down time so we can talk all things 502 and more :> I have a lot to say :P
HI so we finally finished the @apt502-if server and it is ready to go :D
Just putting it here, it is an 18+ server, and we do ask you to verify your age, but we've done it in a way where you can maintain your privacy as well. It's more explained on the server
Once again a massive thank you to @djsxm and @inlovewithifsvns as well as our mates who beta tested it, much love to you guys 💕
Don't want to leave you guys in the dark too much. We're hoping to release it next week, it won't be at least until midweek. At most it'll be done by the next Sunday coming, but we just want to make sure there's no problems or anything :))
Currently making an apt 502 discord server with my mate (I'm sorry I don't know your Tumblr) and it is definitely coming along
I can't give a time frame, but I just want you guys to know I'm hopeful
I made this moodboard so it's similar to Verity's, my “And Scene” OC, as I've decided to make her and Lenny cousins. Verity had the name fie nepotism, Lenny has the money.
Here's another soft Kora edit because she's fun to edit (and is becoming my fave @apt502-if OC)
Kora is the type of character who likes to video and capture fun moments. Sure she likes to live in the moment, but she also enjoys looking back at old videos.