Hey everyone, I’m worried about the bots on my Discord server. I just realized they might be collecting more info than I thought. When you add a bot, Discord shows what it can access. But do we really know what it does with that access? I’ve heard some bots gather data without telling us. They say it’s to work better, but it feels sneaky. I always thought private channels were, well, private. Now I’m not so sure. Has anyone looked into this? Do you use bots that are clear about what they collect? Or maybe you host your own? I’m thinking about checking all the bots on my server. If you’ve got any sensitive stuff, you might want to do the same. Let me know what you think!
I’ve been down this rabbit hole before, and it’s a valid concern. After a deep dive into bot documentation and some chats with developers, I can say it’s a mixed bag. Most legit bots are upfront about data collection, but there’s always a gray area.
One thing that helped me was setting up a test server to trial bots before adding them to my main one. It lets you see how they behave without risking your community’s data. Also, I found that reaching out to bot devs directly can be enlightening – some are surprisingly open about their practices.
If you’re really paranoid (like I was for a while), consider learning to code simple bots yourself. It’s a bit of work, but then you know exactly what’s happening under the hood. Just food for thought from someone who’s been there.
yo, i feel u. bots can be sketch af. i run a small server and i only use like 2 bots that i trust. its hard to know for sure what theyre doing tho. maybe check the bot websites? they might have info on what data they grab. or just kick out any sus ones lol
I’ve been running a Discord server for a few years now, and your concerns are valid.
While most reputable bots are transparent about their data collection, it’s always wise to be cautious. I’ve made it a habit to thoroughly review each bot’s privacy policy and terms of service before adding them to my server. Additionally, I only use bots from well-known developers with proven data handling practices.
For sensitive data, I’ve set up separate channels with limited bot access. Remember that Discord’s API limits what bots can actually access, offering some built-in protection. If you’re still concerned, consider using open-source bots or hosting your own to maintain complete control over your data.