Galaxcio News Important: Discord & Decision to use Fluxer - Temp TS6 Server



Moving Away from Discord – Building Galaxcio the Right Way

Hey all,

As we continue getting Galaxcio off the ground, I want to share an important update about the direction of our community platform.

We’ve decided not to build around Discord. Instead, we’re transitioning toward a self-hosted solution that gives us full control and long-term stability.

Right now, we do have a temporary TeamSpeak 6 server available for use while we prepare for the next step.



Why we’re not using Discord


1. Security concerns & recent breaches

There have already been incidents involving third-party services connected to Discord where sensitive user data — including ID verification data — was exposed.

Even if these weren’t direct breaches of Discord itself, the issue remains: user data is still handled by external providers. That’s not something we want to rely on.


2. Age verification & handing over ID

Discord is increasingly moving toward stricter age verification systems, which may require biometric scans or government-issued ID.

That can include:

  • Passports or driving licences
  • Facial recognition scans
  • Third-party verification services
That’s a level of personal data we simply don’t believe should be required for a gaming community.


3. Trust vs control

Platforms like Discord require increasing levels of trust while offering very limited control.

We don’t control:

  • What data is collected
  • How long it’s stored
  • Who it’s shared with
  • How it’s used commercially
Rather than accepting that trade-off, we’re choosing to avoid it entirely.


4. Platform direction, data ecosystem & IPO concerns

There are also broader concerns about the direction Discord and similar platforms are heading.

This includes:

  • Increasing reliance on identity verification providers
  • Deeper integration with large-scale data ecosystems
  • Growing pressure toward monetisation and profitability
  • A shift toward more tracking, more verification, and less anonymity


Some concerns stem from the wider tech and data landscape, including companies like Palantir Technologies and figures such as Peter Thiel, who have been influential in shaping how large-scale data is collected and analysed.

While Discord is not owned by or directly operated by these entities, the concern is about the broader industry direction and how user data is increasingly interconnected across platforms.

Additionally, with ongoing discussion around a potential future IPO, it’s reasonable to expect that user data becomes an even more valuable asset. Public companies are often driven to maximise value for investors, and data plays a major role in that.

From our perspective, that creates a misalignment between platform incentives and user privacy — and it’s not something we want Galaxcio to depend on.

What we’re moving to


Our long-term plan is to run a self-hosted Fluxer server.

Fluxer self hosted server is currently being reworked by its developers, with a focus on:

  • Better scalability
  • Lower system load
  • Improved expandability

We’re waiting on the updated self-hosted release, which the Fluxer team has said is not far off.

Why not use Fluxer right now?


A fair question is: why not just use the current production version of Fluxer today?

The reality is that recent issues and concerns around Discord have driven a massive influx of new users to Fluxer’s own hosted platform. This surge has put significant pressure on their infrastructure and team.

As a result:

  • Their servers are currently running at or beyond comfortable capacity
  • The small development team is understandably a bit overwhelmed
  • Demand is continuing to grow rapidly
Because of that, relying on their hosted platform right now could lead to instability or inconsistent performance for our community.

The better long-term approach is to wait for the self-hosted version, where:

  • We control performance and uptime
  • We can scale our VPS resources as needed
  • We’re not dependent on external infrastructure limits

What about right now?


While we wait for Fluxer:

  • A temporary TeamSpeak 6 server is live and available
  • This will act as our interim voice platform
  • Connection can be made by clicking the logo on the main forum page.

Why self-hosting?


Moving forward with a self-hosted solution gives us:

  • Full control over our data
  • No ID checks or external verification
  • No third-party data processors
  • No tracking or profiling
  • A platform we can scale and customise ourselves
Most importantly, it means we control the community from day one.

What this means for you

  • The Discord server will be closing
  • Temporary access to TeamSpeak will be provided
  • We’ll transition to Fluxer once the updated self-hosted version is released

Final thoughts


This isn’t about reacting to one issue—it’s about building things properly from the start.

Because Galaxcio is still new, we have the chance to make the right decisions now instead of fixing problems later. Rather than tying ourselves to platforms that are moving toward heavier data collection and verification, we’re choosing a path that keeps everything in our control.

The goal is simple: build a strong, private, long-term community without relying on platforms that don’t align with our values.

If you’ve got any questions or thoughts, feel free to drop them below.
 

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