Microsoft Gets Major Backlash for Banning One Word in Its Forums

Microsoft has drawn public backlash for banning a controversial word, "Microslop," in its Discord forums in an attempt to ...
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Microsoft Effort to Ban 'Microslop' on Copilot Discord Didn't Go As Planned

After people just used workarounds like typing out 'm1cr0sl0p,' admins seemingly dropped the ban. But that only accelerated the posting.

Microsoft banned the word 'Microslop' in its Copilot Discord server, then began restricting access after users started posting 'Microsl0p' and other funnies

So, it appears the filter and posting ban has now passed, and Microsoft has resigned itself to its Microslop-based fate. "Did ...

Let’s explore the best alternatives to Discord

With many users feeling uneasy about Discord's new age-verification requirement, here are some alternatives that could be ...

Let me see some ID: age verification is spreading across the internet

Apple is bringing age verification to the UK, as the latest iOS 26.4 beta prompts users to verify that they’re over 18 following installation. As shown in screenshots posted to Reddit, Apple says ...