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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 07/10/2026

holy shit Windows reveals the Hi

Windows Hybrid intelligence: local / cloud

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 25/09/2026

Updated age verification flowchart for easy reference on privacy for each option blog.dootsky.re/age-verifica...

Do you need to verify to access any features?

If no or unsure: No Verification
Pros: Privacy / security, guarantee no additional data sent.
Cons: Features

Use Discord as normal, and you can use Spoiler Channels as alternatives to age-restricted ones, open media externally, or have client mods remove restrictions.
Don't verify if you don't need to, as verifying tells Discord that the Age Verification system works; they'll use it in engagement statistics.

If you need to verify:
Your account could be automatically verified based on account age, payment method, servers you're in, and account activity (NOT MESSAGES).

If it's not, then:
Are you comfortable using k-ID?

Facial Age Estimation
Verify with an on-device model determining your age based on your face.
Pros: Selfie not sent
Cons: Can fail; device metadata shared

Credit Card
Use your existing credit card to verify your age. (via k-ID / Stripe)
Pros: Little data risk
Cons: Req. having and sharing card info
Note: k-ID offers "AgeKey" which lets you reuse these verification results in the future.

Alternatively, does your phone have identification in a digital wallet, or proof of age through app stores?

If so:

Passport in Google Wallet (Android):
Uses your phone's stored passport to verify your age.
Pros: No additional data shared to Discord
Cons: data shared with Google; Android only

Google Play Store / Apple App Store with payment method/identification:
Uses OS-side signals in Age Range to check your age.
Pros: Only shares age range
Cons: Req. verifying on OS, cannot be manually set; mobile only

If those aren't an option, you'll need to submit an ID to k-ID.
Pros: Claims to delete after processing
Cons ID is processed server side

Discord Support Portal isn't offered as an option anymore.
It was offered in the past if other methods failed. This was what leaked.

Note: Sending your ID is a security risk. Consider a previous step if possible, or re-evaluate doing verification at all.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 24/09/2026

since people continue to spread misinformation about this, I decided to test it proper: I made an alt and verified it into the Adult age group, yet it still did not receive the FanDuel Quest (a gambling quest which is age restricted)

An alt account named "meow" does not have access to an age-restricted Quest, despite the fact it is marked as being in the Adult age group.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 24/09/2026

would be true but currently they actually dont work together

In fact, going through age verification doesn't even guarantee you receive Quests that are age restricted; for around a year, Discord has determined eligibility for age-gated advertisements through their automatic age estimation tool, which is based on signals like play activity. They've done so even for UK users, despite the fact they've had age verification this whole time.
An account that's verified as an adult can still not be served 18+ Quests. Essentially, Discord only serves advertisements if they can guess that you're of age to view them.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 24/09/2026

nope that’s not why blog.dootsky.re/age-verifica...

Do they want to serve more 18+ ads?
Yes, but they're not rolling out this verification system for that purpose.

In fact, going through age verification doesn't even guarantee you receive Quests that are age restricted; as of now, Discord determines eligibility for age-gated advertisements through their automatic age estimation tool, which is based on signals like your play activity. You can verify this by checking the data package of an account that's not receiving 18+ Quests yet is verified to be an adult. Essentially, Discord only serves advertisements if they can guess that you're of age to view them.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 23/09/2026

also, just saying: i think a lot of people need to recognize that spoofing verification isn't some get-out-of-jail-free card by signaling to discord that you verified your age, you are encouraging their systems, whether you like it or not 👍 (and yes, this applies to what happened back in february)

Could bypassing/spoofing be bad?
If you intend to not use Discord's age verification because you believe it is not a good precedent, and you want to ensure that Discord cannot say you used age verification in its engagement statistics and legal cases, you should not spoof / bypass age verification. Discord sees spoofed verification the same as normal verification; if they didn't, it wouldn't work at all. Should you want to stick by your morals, you should instead use Discord as you usually would, while getting around the small restrictions in other ways.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 16/09/2026

i guess nintendo doesn't like the switch 2

Nintendo tweeting "New platform. Same Hell."

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 14/09/2026

discover the ways in which your mac is even fucking enjoyable

A screenshot of the macOS 27 update description: Discover lots of little ways your Mac is even enjoyable, like faster and smoothers experiences across the systems.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 09/09/2026

The new apple watch seems to be worse environmentally in some aspects??? weird

The Apple Watch Series 12 removed the following items from its Environmental Features list:
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
- 40% recycled glass in the display glass
- Arsenic-free display glass
And it added one item:
- 100% recycled copper wire in the Taptic Engine

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 09/09/2026

lid angle sensor 👀

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 31/07/2026

i do like the new icons

Photorealistic bunny on a bright rainbow background

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 29/07/2026

As a tip: if you use big man as a panic special to beat a wave, you can jump off the side to cancel his showstopper and keep some of the special meter for the next sublevel I would only do this at the end of a sublevel though since it puts you in danger

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 14/07/2026

Raiders’ preload is 12.7 GB, which is just barely under Splatoon 3 with all its DLC installed (12.8 GB)

A screenshot showing both Splatoon 3 and Splatoon Raiders in the Manage Software menu on the Switch 2. Splatoon 3 takes up 12.8 GB of space, and Splatoon Raiders takes up 12.7 GB of space.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 13/07/2026

they didn't update it yet but

A red NSO app theme themed around Team Power from the splatfest, with the text Power wins!

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 13/07/2026

don't forget, whoever wins the splatfest gets to have their theme on the nso applet

A NSO news screenshot, saying "The winning team's theme will take over the app!"

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 03/07/2026

Pressing ZR or switching between tabs splashes ink on screen and doing it enough shows a character portrait based on the color of ink

A portrait of Shiver from the upcoming Splatfest’s art

A portrait of Frye from the upcoming Splatfest’s art

A portrait of Big Man from the upcoming Splatfest’s art

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 03/07/2026

The NSO applet now has a raiders theme, if you boot up Splatoon 3 it will apply automatically

The Switch Online applet with a theme resembling Splatoon Raiders: it has a green background, with splashes of blue, orange, and purple ink to represent the Splatfest teams of Speed, Power, and Strategy respectively.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 01/07/2026

The Amazing Digital Circus (2026)

A Mario Kart World photo of a Shy Guy facing broken terrain in front of him, which appears to be an endless chasm. In front of him are stickers of two blue squares, a red circle, and one that looks like a folder. The scene is meant to resemble Caine in the Digital Circus finale.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 18/06/2026

oh… toca boca went woka…

An App Store article reading “Celebrate Pride in Toca Boca World”

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 13/06/2026

what the fuck happens in arms

This title has been rated Adults Only
Description: Arms (Nintendo Switch)

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 12/06/2026

theme so peak they had to add it in this one time

Disc Startup Screen (Wii Sports Resort) on Nintendo Music

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 08/06/2026

EVERYTHING IS GOOD AGAIN SHORTCUTS HAS GLOBAL VARIABLES AND MY WATCH CAN UPDATE

An example of a Shortcut storing a variable

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 08/06/2026

the bit might be tremendous

a Mike Odyssey tweet coping about the rumored Nintendo Direct being massive, with me typing a reply under, saying “almost as massive as OSM!”

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 04/06/2026

didn't post this before it was closed off, but i made a bot to display your Discord Checkpoint as a profile widget, and it only accepts actual valid data from a shared Checkpoint msg

"Checkpoint 2025 data set successfully!

Refer to /widget-setup for details on how to add the widget."

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 02/06/2026

Mario Kart World was added to Nintendo Music, with 130 tracks available now and Free Roam music being added 'regularly' (as its own distinct notice; I think these updates will be frequent) It also has a WEB VERSION NOW!!! and a CarPlay app very very cool :3 music.nintendo.com/en-US/game/d...

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 08/05/2026

NSO is getting a price hike in July… (in Japan, not sure about US) I feel like a lot of stuff is lining up for a Playtest release in June, and this would be the perfect time to add value to the subscription in order to get people to stay subscribed with the price hike

Thank you for your continued patronage of our products.
We would like to inform you that the service price for "Nintendo Switch Online" will be revised as follows, effective July 1, 2026 (Wednesday).
We sincerely apologize to all users of Nintendo Switch Online for any inconvenience this may cause, and we appreciate your understanding.

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sky :3 @dootsky.re · 06/05/2026

they made fox mccloud a goddamn memoji

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