Discord says a bug in its automated safety system causes it to mistakenly ban accounts for posting images that include grids and other “benign” content. Multiple outlets report that users began reporting account suspensions in recent days, with bans tied to images such as grid patterns, chessboard-like visuals, game textures, and even Minecraft inventory screenshots. According to Discord, the issue affects more than 8,000 accounts and has been occurring since at least May, with the total cited by outlets around 8,200 users. The bans are presented as false positives rather than actions taken for abusive or illegal material. Discord attributes the problem to an error in how its detection tools handle certain images, rather than a change in policy targeting the type of content being posted. The incident highlights how automated moderation systems can misclassify harmless images, especially those with repetitive visual elements like grids. Discord’s statement indicates it is investigating the safety-system behavior behind the erroneous enforcement and responding to user reports as the extent of the problem becomes clearer.