Discord to Add Controversial Ads Despite Risks of Damaging User Trust
• Discord is adding advertisements to its previously ad-free platform in the coming week after struggling to find sustainable revenue streams.
• Ads will be gaming-related and reward users for streaming games and completing in-game tasks, according to inside sources.
• Discord claims users can turn off ads in settings, but it's unclear if that ability will be for all users or require a paid subscription.
• Community reception will likely depend on ad intrusiveness, relevance, and how easy they are to disable.
• If ads are too invasive or irrelevant, Discord risks damaging user trust and potentially losing members of its user base.