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While I understand the need to ensure minors are protected in an 18+ community, Discord already provides tools to handle this appropriately. For example, age verification can be integrated directly into the server's entry process, such as through verification bots or server settings. There is no need for moderators to approach members in private messages. This method is not only intrusive but also ineffective at achieving its goal. I could have said "50 years old," and your moderators would have had no way to verify it. Such an approach does not protect minors in any meaningful way—it simply inconveniences and alienates legitimate community members.

Moreover, this situation is exacerbated by the fact that Discord is currently the only platform where updates about Fear and Hunger: Termina are available. For instance, the game's Itch.io page has not been updated with new information for over a year. For many fans, Discord is the sole resource for staying informed about the game. Being removed from this server due to a poorly handled moderation policy creates unnecessary barriers for people who genuinely want to support the game and stay updated.

I strongly encourage the moderation team to reconsider their approach. Using proper age-verification tools within Discord would be far less invasive, more effective, and respectful to community members. Kicking users from the server for declining to answer a private question is not the solution.