In a recent discussion, Discord's co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy shared his commitment to preventing enshittification as the platform gears up for an IPO. He acknowledged users' concerns about potential disruptions in service, especially after key leadership changes. He highlighted that Discord has previously navigated an identity crisis, particularly when it briefly operated a game store. This experience led to a renewed focus on core offerings, including the successful Nitro subscription, showcasing a careful approach to monetization while prioritizing user satisfaction and long-term growth.
"I understand the anxiety and concern. I think the things that people are afraid of are what separate a great, long-term focused company from just any other company."
"I'm definitely the one who's constantly bringing up enshittification. It's not a bad thing to build a strong business and to monetize a product."
"We call it embracing the brutal facts internally... we quickly knew it wasn't going well."
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