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Use of MessageLoggers is very controversial in the community, with multiple [[client mods]] such as [[BetterDiscord]] and [[Powercord]] banning them outright. | Use of MessageLoggers is very controversial in the community, with multiple [[client mods]] such as [[BetterDiscord]]<ref name="bd-faq">{{Cite web|url=https://betterdiscord.app/FAQ|quote=Message loggers are in violation discord's API terms and privacy policy, and can result in account termination. We will not provide such plugins|title=BetterDiscord FAQ point 11}}</ref> and [[Powercord]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://powercord.dev/guidelines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314211818/https://powercord.dev/guidelines|archive-date=2021-03-14|quote=End User Data of other users must be handled with caution with regards to privacy. For example, logging all deleted messages is prohibited.|title=Powercord FAQ point 2}}</ref> banning them outright. | ||
Commonly stated reasons are that they "violate user privacy" and "Discord's privacy policy and API terms" | Commonly stated reasons are that they "violate user privacy" and "Discord's privacy policy and API terms", with multiple sources claiming usage of loggers poses a risk to your account.<ref name="bd-faq" /> | ||
However, there are no documented cases of users getting banned for just using loggers and such plugins still see wide usage across clientmods. | However, there are no documented cases of users getting banned for just using loggers and such plugins still see wide usage across clientmods. | ||
Revision as of 17:44, 27 March 2024
Message Loggers are plugins that allow users to view deleted & edited Discord messages.
Features
Message loggers allow users to see:
- Recently deleted messages. A red text indicates the deleted messages.
- Recently edited messages. A gray text indicates the edited message.
Versions (selection)
- MessageLoggerV2, a BetterDiscord plugin by Lighty
- MessageLogger, an Aliucord plugin by Juby
- MessageLogger, a Vencord plugin by rushii
Controversy
Use of MessageLoggers is very controversial in the community, with multiple client mods such as BetterDiscord[1] and Powercord[2] banning them outright.
Commonly stated reasons are that they "violate user privacy" and "Discord's privacy policy and API terms", with multiple sources claiming usage of loggers poses a risk to your account.[1]
However, there are no documented cases of users getting banned for just using loggers and such plugins still see wide usage across clientmods.
Furthermore, Discord's Developer terms of service only apply to "access to and use of the [Discord] APIs"[3]. Since logger plugins function entirely offline, these terms can't really be applied to them.
Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "BetterDiscord FAQ point 11".
Message loggers are in violation discord's API terms and privacy policy, and can result in account termination. We will not provide such plugins
- ↑ "Powercord FAQ point 2". Archived from the original on 2021-03-14.
End User Data of other users must be handled with caution with regards to privacy. For example, logging all deleted messages is prohibited.
- ↑ "Discord Developer Terms of Service".