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Re:Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord by metalliqaz on Thursday March 06, 2025 @01:11PM (#43283207)
In 2025, a company using IRC to communicate with its users would be like using ham radio. Sure it exists, but it is far too niche to be worth the effort.
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Re:Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord by immibis on Thursday March 06, 2025 @08:12PM (#43286640)
How so? You literally just open a web page, and choose a nickname. It's easier than creating a Discord account and verifying your email address and phone number.
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Re:Revolt: Open-Source Alternative to Discord by extraduder_ire on Thursday March 06, 2025 @08:52PM (#43286828)
Discord has a gradual onboarding process. If your IP isn't poisoned, and your browser looks pretty normal, you just have to enter a username and you're in with an "unclaimed account"

They'll then nag you to fill in more details as you use it. It's honestly a pretty slick way of doing onboarding.

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