Created with teens, for teens.
A Charter for a Better Place to Play & Chill Together
This may come as a surprise
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.
Teen Charter
Come as you are
Authenticity
.webp?table=block&id=3761fcd0-00a1-4124-8c0b-117c80f34447&cache=v2)
What’s yours is yours
Privacy
.webp?table=block&id=91bd637c-7187-4c7c-bbba-46b25f321ae5&cache=v2)
Take space, make space
Inclusivity
.webp?table=block&id=57e7db0f-aeda-452b-a6a7-e2fb1cb12f2b&cache=v2)
Know the Discord deets
Transparency
IT TAKESA 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.
if TAKESA VILLAGE
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?
.svg?table=block&id=fe0f1798-1f32-40a2-81b8-9c5b1144ddc9&cache=v2)
Hoges message is UNACCEPTABLE
Do you think Jesu’s message is acceptable conduct?
Jesu's message isUNACCEPTABLE
Do you think this friend request is acceptable conduct on Discord?
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.