I've recently become aware of an official homestuck discord being made which seems really nice, but unfortunately I cannot post there due to it requiring phone number verification. Now I do have a phone however due to privacy concerns I do not wish to give my phone number to discord (imo it is way too excessive of a breach into my privacy as I reserve my phone number only for people I know and trust personally). I feel that this barrier to entry is unfair as it not only forces members of the homestuck community with similar privacy concerns to relinquish said privacy, but it also bars out any homestuck fans who do not have a phone number from joining the server. Because of this I make this thread in hopes that someone from the discord sees it and considers removing the phone number verification.
why is it called the "official" discord anyway. afaik it's not hicu or hussie endorsed.
RE:[i-am-your-lord]
I do remember seeing hussie's account (at least presumably) in the various information channels of that server so it's at least endorsed that way
It is indeed Hussie Endorsed, tho I don't know if it's related to HICU. I haven't seen any HICU members there?
I will send a message so this is still visible on the first page
I don't personally have a phone (expensive and unneeded in my life situation) so it was a little sad to see I couldn't join the conversation at first. I had to borrow a family member's phone in order to join but I was hoping that maybe it was only in place temporarily seeing as it might make moderation easier for the first few days with all the new members joining. Hopefully it could change, either way.
i agree that there are legitimate privacy concerns about using a phone number im very reluctant to give out my number for any reason at all but i feel like until it calms down its probably easier for them to moderate people who can't endlessly make alt accounts its been up for 1 day and theres already nearly 6000 members
This is a fair grievance, but its also incredibly effective at protecting against spam alts and bots. The server is already dealing with a lot of people trying to start problems, if we didn't have an sms 2fa requirement it would be 10x worse easily. On that note, we will keep in mind alternatives in the future after things slow down and at the moment, if you send your username in this thread I'll manually verify it.
> if you send your username in this thread I'll manually verify it.
Heads up that this doesn't work, despite the fact it really should the way Discord explains both features.
RE: Makin
The Verify Member button seems to be working correctly to override SMS verification on the server so far, I've done it for a good handful of users already.
RE:[m] RE:[cami]
in my opinion it would make more sense to just implement an alternative before releasing the server at all, but it's good to know y'all are considering alternatives. I've personally seen servers use bots like altdentifier to verify users and that seems to be pretty effective, but idk for sure as I've only ever been an ordinary member of those servers. as for my discord the handle is @wayward.vagabond and I assume that is what you're asking for. If not I can also send the display name.
Hello! I'm also in need of manual verification for the same reasons as OP (though I do understand the spam concerns, I can see the place is already moving a mile a minute). My Discord username is @holographicdoll.
RE: Cami
illusorymechanist should be my discord. Thanks!
(( may I be verified? my user is midnightthewragon10oo . thanks. -Normal Midnight/Non MSPA Forum Midnight.))
Midnight Says: "BEWARE THE CREEPER!"
(( RE: Cami ))
(( Wait, should I have replied to you first before I sent my user? -Normal Midnight/Non MSPA Forum Midnight.))
Midnight Says: "BEWARE THE CREEPER!"
RE: Cami
Hello! Could I be manually verified? voidegg is my discord handle. Thanks!
I've verified everyone that's sent their username
Thanks!