Discord is banning people for sharing NexusMods links, because apparently we can't have nice things
It turns out that trying to fix a game with mods is now a crime punishable by digital execution.
As I was scrolling reddit while preparing dinner, I came across one of the most absurd headlines I have seen in a while. We aren't talking about people sharing pirated copies of GTA 6 or distributing malware. We are talking about gamers sharing links to legitimate mods on NexusMods, the biggest modding site on the planet. According to a flood of reports and confirmation from NexusMods staff, Discord’s automated safety filters are going rogue. If you share a link to a mod for specific games right now, your account could be nuked from orbit with a copyright strike that lasts until 2027.
The Nuclear Option for Mod Links
Let's break down exactly what is happening before you accidentally lose your 8-year-old account. A PSA currently gaining traction on Reddit highlights a terrifying trend. Users sharing direct URLs to mod pages for Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel Rivals are facing immediate account restrictions.
The reason listed is "Copyright Infringement." Discord isn't giving you a slap on the wrist or a warning to delete the message. They are effectively locking your account for two years. Imagine losing access to every server, every friend, and every DM history because you wanted to show your buddy a cool suit mod for Spidey. It is a massive overreaction that feels completely disconnected from how the internet actually works.
Sony’s Invisible Hand
So who is to blame for this mess? It’s likely not just Discord’s AI waking up and choosing violence. Pickysaurus, a community manager at NexusMods, stated that they are aware of the situation. The working theory is that this is tied to mass-flagging requests coming from Sony.
It makes sense in a twisted, corporate way. Sony has been incredibly aggressive with their IP lately. But the automated system is clearly broken. It cannot distinguish between a link to a pirated game and a link to a legal mod that changes a texture file. To the bot, it's all the same "infringing content," and the punishment is swift.
The Appeal Nightmare
If you think you can just email support and explain the mistake, you are in for a rude awakening. The reports indicate that appeals for these specific strikes are being rejected by automated systems in minutes.
This is the most infuriating part. You are guilty until proven innocent, but there is no judge to hear your case. The system rejects you so fast that you can't even file a proper DMCA counter-notice, which is legally required. You are essentially screaming into the void while a bot tells you to come back in 2027.
How to Survive the Purge
My advice is simple: do not share NexusMods links on Discord right now. I don't care if it's a mod for Spider-Man, Skyrim, or Stardew Valley. Until this gets sorted out, treat every URL like it's radioactive.
If you absolutely must share something, send a screenshot of the mod page so your friends can search for it themselves. Do not risk your account on the hope that Discord’s safety filter will show you mercy. It won’t. This is a massive failure of automated moderation, and until a human being steps in to fix the algorithm, we are all walking on eggshells.
Be careful out there. It’s a stupid time to be a gamer on Discord.
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