Getting kicked from Discord can be a confusing experience, both for moderators and users. Let me break down exactly what happens when someone gets the boot.
What The Kicked Person Sees
When someone gets kicked from a Discord server, they’ll simply see their connection to that server disappear. There’s no dramatic notification or warning message – the server just vanishes from their server list. It’s actually pretty subtle, which sometimes leads to confusion where people aren’t even sure if they were kicked or if there’s just a connection issue.
The Key Differences Between Kicks and Bans
Here’s something interesting that many people don’t realize: a kick is basically just a gentle nudge out the door, while a ban is more like changing the locks. When you’re kicked, you can rejoin the server immediately if you have a new invite link. That’s right – you could theoretically be back in within seconds if someone sends you a fresh invite.
For Server Moderators
If you’re a mod handling kicks, you should know that the action will show up in your server’s audit log. This helps track who’s doing what and when, which is super helpful for maintaining order. The log will show which moderator performed the kick and when it happened.
Communication Best Practices
While Discord doesn’t automatically notify users they’ve been kicked, it’s generally considered good moderation practice to send them a DM explaining why before kicking them – assuming they accept DMs from server members. This helps maintain transparency and gives people a chance to understand what they did wrong.
Common Misconceptions
Let me clear up a few things people often get wrong:
– Kicked members don’t lose their message history
– Other members can still see their past messages
– The kicked person’s DMs with other server members remain intact
– They won’t get any automatic notification about the kick
The Technical Side
From a technical standpoint, a kick is simply Discord’s way of removing someone’s access to a specific server. Their account stays completely intact, and they maintain access to all other servers they’re part of. It’s like being asked to leave a party – you’re just not welcome at that specific event anymore, but you can still go to other parties.
Remember, if you’ve been kicked and you’re not sure why, your best bet is to reach out to a server moderator through DMs (if possible) to understand what happened. Many times, kicks are temporary measures used to deal with minor infractions, and you might be welcome back after a conversation with the mod team.
