I recently got asked to join a Discord server. It flat out refused to allow me to do so on my phone, insisting I install the app.
So I switched "Desktop site" mode on, logged in, switched it off again, and it works fine.
Anyone pushing you to use an app when they have a functioning website is doing so to sell on your data. DDG App Tracking Protection helps, but isn't a panacea.
David Penfold :verified:
npub1x3…w5aer
2026-07-29 01:51:00 UTC
in reply to nevent1q…ujtz
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