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Why is everybody able to chat in moderator only

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Discord Developer News - December 2025

Hey devs! Welcome to our December edition of Discord Developer News. This month we're wrapping up 2025 with exciting updates to the Social SDK, new permissions and tools, and some amazing community events to close out the year!

🏗️ DDevs Buildathon: Build Something Amazing!

Join developers from around the world for our 2025 Buildathon! From December 1st through January 9th, we're challenging you to build something incredible with Discord's developer platform.

What to Expect:

• Kickoff Event Recording: Watch the recorded kickoff to get inspired and learn what's possible. Watch our YouTube kickoff video to get started!
• Weekly Coding Sessions: Connect with other developers, get help, and share your progress in our weekly community coding sessions
• Build & Share: Create apps, bots, games, or integrations using Discord's APIs, Activities, or Social SDK
• Community Support: Get help from Discord's developer relations team and connect with fellow builders in chat and during office hours

Whether you're a seasoned Discord developer or just getting started, this is your chance to experiment, learn, and showcase your creativity. We can't wait to see what you build!

Join the DDevs server to participate and stay updated on all buildathon activities.

🔐 New Permissions & Upcoming Permission Split

We've made some important updates to permissions that you should know about:

Available Now:

• New BYPASS_SLOWMODE permission for managing slowmode restrictions (changelog)
• Bots can now use CREATE_EVENTS and CREATE_GUILD_EXPRESSIONS permissions (changelog)
• A few months ago, we introduced and split PIN_MESSAGES from MANAGE_MESSAGES (changelog)

⚠️ Important: Breaking Changes Effective February 23, 2026

Starting February 23, 2026, these permissions will be required to continue allowing users and bots the permissions they offer. Make sure to update your app to request these permissions if you need them. Note: bots are not affected by slowmode restrictions.

📖 See full details on the breaking change and what you need to do

🎮 Social SDK in Action: Rust Case Study

See how Facepunch integrated the Discord Social SDK into their high-stakes survival game, Rust. By enabling direct, low-friction voice chat and social features, they boosted player focus and leveraged their massive Discord community to power critical in-game communication. Read the full case study

🎙️ Developer Spotlight: Digital Bandidos

Discover how indie publisher Digital Bandidos leveraged the Discord Social SDK to champion their developers. They discuss solving the challenges of cross-platform communication and bringing the richly social PC experience of titles like Town of Salem 2 to console players via seamless in-game voice. Watch the video

🎉 Join us for Discord Developers: Year In Review

• Date: December 17th
• Join us as we celebrate an incredible year of Discord development and look ahead to what's coming in 2026!
• RSVP here

Happy holidays and happy coding! ☃️

[thorn tundra]

oh

[digital spindle]

This channel doesnt seem like its moderator only

[weary bear]

Are we all moderators?

[hoary breach]

Yes

[tall imp]

lol

[scarlet carbon]

Vincord'u iPhone'umda kullanabilir miyim?

[bronze bobcat]

@strong flame hi

[floral orbit]

what

[meager frost]

why is this chat open

[floral orbit]

idk

[red glen]

it's a joke

[dapper pawn]

hi

[latent river]

One message removed from a suspended account.

[lyric cosmos]

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[versed umbra]

Hello

[gritty folio]

[quaint glacier]

i m mod ez

[twin token]

Hm

[honest sinew]

hello

[silk nexus]

very moderator only

[unreal cliff]

fix the perms dude

[vernal raft]

[fallow stump]

Uh

[solid spade]

Shhh sleep

[steel lava]

hi

[orchid dove]

yo

[jagged abyss]

yummers

[primal lichen]

Im a mod?

[digital walrus]

Yes

Why

[primal lichen]

Bcuz im a mod

My server my rules jew

[alpine lava]

vban @primal lichen demoted… :(

[analog galleon]

Done!

banned @primal lichen

[thorn turtle]

oh well, we lost one

[civic blade]

Hi!

[thorn turtle]

i'll gladly clone that emoji tho

https://tenor.com/view/padoru-gif-23748737

[rocky panther]

moderator only heke yeah!!

[shadow radish]

@strong flame