Microsoft blocks the word Microslop on its Copilot Discord, bans users, and locks channels after backlash, showing tensions around its AI push

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Microsoft filtered the term 'Microslop' on its official Copilot Discord server, automatically blocking messages containing the word. After Windows Latest reported the filter, users quickly found workarounds using character substitutions. The situation escalated as users deliberately tested restrictions, leading to bans and Microsoft locking parts of the server. The incident reflects broader user frustration with Microsoft's aggressive AI integration in Windows 11 and declining sentiment around Copilot.

Microsoft gets tired of “Microslop,” bans the word on its Discord, then locks the server after backlash

Microsoft blocks “Microslop” in official Copilot Discord, users quickly find workarounds

Microsoft locks Copilot Discord server after moderation backlash escalates

The Copilot community was far more positive when this Discord server first launched