Cooldown is applied even when a message fails to post on Discord

[hardy bluff]

Reported by @sacred timber

Bug Report: Cooldown is applied even when a message fails to post on Discord

`Steps to Reproduce`

1. Open Discord and navigate to a specific channel
   2. Write a message and attempt to send it
   3. The message does not appear in the channel
   4. Attempt to send another message in the same channel
   5. A cooldown (message rate limit) is applied

`Expected Result`

• If a message fails to post:
• The user should receive a clear indication that the message was not sent
• No cooldown or rate limit should be applied
• Users should be able to clearly distinguish between:
• A successfully sent message
• A failed or blocked message

`Actual Result`

• The message does not appear in the channel
• No clear error or failure message is shown
• A cooldown is applied anyway, preventing further messages
• From the user’s perspective, this results in:
• Confusion about whether the message was sent
• An unnecessary penalty despite no successful action

`Environment`

• Platform: Discord • OS: iOS • Client: Discord mobile app • Network: LTE

Dec 22, 2025, 1:15 AM

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