Discord has announced that it is banning access to NSFW (Not Safe For Work) servers on its iOS app. This move comes after Apple’s strict policies on adult content in apps, which prohibits explicit content from being hosted on the platform.

Discord is a popular chat and voice communication app, known for its use in gaming and communities. There are several NSFW Discord servers that are used by adults around the world to share explicit content, which is not necessarily pornographic in nature, but may include nudity, adult themes, and language.

While Discord has always maintained that NSFW content is allowed on its platform, it has also noted that these channels are only available to those who are over the age of 18, and who follow certain guidelines. However, the recent ban on NSFW servers on the iOS app means that these guidelines are no longer effective, as the rules only apply to Android and desktop users.

Discord stated that this change is necessary to comply with Apple’s policies, which do not allow explicit content on the App Store. The app makers clarified that this only applies to Discord’s iOS app, and not the Android or desktop versions.

The move has already sparked controversy, with some users accusing Discord of censorship and discrimination against the NSFW community. However, the company has maintained that it is merely following Apple’s guidelines, and that it is not taking any moral stance on the issue.

According to Discord, the new policy will not affect users who are over the age of 18, and who use the Android or desktop versions of the app. They will still be able to access NSFW servers on Discord, as long as they comply with the app’s guidelines.

Discord’s decision to ban NSFW servers on the iOS app has sparked a debate on freedom of speech and expression in the digital world. While some feel that this move is a step towards a more family-friendly internet, others feel that it is a restriction on adult content and creativity.

The platform’s new policy is currently in effect, and users who attempt to access NSFW servers on the iOS app will be warned and eventually blocked. This move by Discord is a reminder that the rules of the internet are constantly evolving, and that platforms must adapt to new policies and guidelines in order to survive in a changing world.