A recent report from the São Paulo Civil Police reveals significant moderation failures on digital communication platforms such as Discord, which are reportedly facilitating crimes against children and adolescents online. Delivered to the Public Ministry, this technical document emphasizes delays in server removal, even when live criminal activities are occurring, alongside challenges in swiftly halting illegal behaviors and identifying those responsible.

The report highlights that these inadequacies have left young users exposed to severe risks, including sexual violence, self-harm, and encouragement of suicide. The monitoring efforts have been spearheaded by the Digital Observation Nucleus (NOAD), which was established in late 2024 to address regulatory gaps identified by law enforcement. As per the police, the ongoing risks to minors necessitate urgent improvements in platform moderation.

With the rise of online platforms among youth, the findings call for increased vigilance and stronger measures from tech companies to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and abuse. This issue raises broader questions about the responsibilities of digital communication platforms in safeguarding their user base, particularly minors, in light of their growing popularity among young people and gamers.