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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/discord-starts-down-the-dangerous-road-of-ads-this-week/
They definitely sell user data. There is no doubt in my mind about it. I think the idea that Signal can't be used in the same way is down to the marketing, especially sense Discord is now trying to transition away from gaming https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/discord-is-pivoting-away-from-games-to-become-your-place-to-talk- Signal literally has the same features + more than discord. You dont have to reveal your phone number to strangers anymore. Usernames are there. 1k+ member group chats EXIST. (I'm in one for fight for the future), screen sharing exists in calls. Theres no reason to need discord unless thats just where everyone else is.