Bots like Censor, Anti-Swear, MEE6, Arcane, Dyno, and Nightbot have built-in word filtering capabilities to automatically detect and remove messages containing banned words[2]. These provide more advanced and customizable filtering compared to Discord’s native filters.
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Add banned words to filter lists
Configure custom banned word lists in bot filters or Discord’s native “Explicit Content Filter” to specify which words/phrases to block. Some common additions: profanity, slurs, sexually explicit words, spam phrases[2][8].
Be aware of filter bypass tricks
Users can bypass filters using tricks like adding spaces or symbols within words. Using advanced bots with more robust filtering logic can help combat this[11].
Set up verification levels
Use Discord’s Higher verification levels, spam filtering, and other auto-moderation features to add additional layers of protection[8].
Establish clear community guidelines
Post community rules and acceptable behavior standards to set expectations. This promotes positivity and gives a basis for moderation[1][4][16].
Moderate actively
Have moderators actively monitor, warn, mute or ban as needed rather than relying solely on automated filters. This allows more nuanced moderation[1][10].
Foster engagement
Host events, facilitate discussions, gather feedback etc. to build community and keep conversations productive[1][4][10]. A vibrant community deters negativity.
In summary, a multi-layered approach using bots, filter customization, auto-moderation, guidelines, and active human moderation works best to ban words while maintaining a positive environment.
