The leaking of US intelligence documents which has exposed highly classified information about the war in Ukraine reportedly began on a gaming platform. But what is Discord, who are its users and does it have links to the far-right? Sky news explains 👇
But what is Discord, who are its users and does it have links to the far-right?Discord started in 2015 as an online hangout for gamers and a social tool. It grew during the COVID pandemic as a forum for its mostly 18 to 24-year-old users to gossip or even help each other with homework.
More than 150 million people visit Discord every month, according to co-founder and chief executive Jason Citron.Moment suspect in US documents leaks was arrested She said:"You easily can make up a random username and make a false identity. As humans, we're always looking for connection." They also said they saw Teixeira as the group's unofficial leader, claiming he wanted to teach younger members about the realities of war.But the documents gained more attention after one of the members posted them on a public forum.
On 5 April, according to investigative website Bellingcat, the documents started circulating through pro-Russian Telegram channels and on 4chan.This is not the first time Discord has been embroiled in controversy.
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