Discord, facing potential IPO and increased advertising, is sparking user concern over platform degradation. CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy acknowledges these anxieties, highlighting internal discussions about avoiding 'enshittification.' While ads are currently minimally intrusive, the shift towards monetization and a new CEO with public company experience fuel fears of future changes. Vishnevskiy assures that Discord is mindful of this risk and has historically rejected bad ideas.

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