Discord is a versatile messaging app that lets users chat via text, voice, and video, originally tailored for gamers to coordinate raids and banter but now a hub for all sorts of communities from study groups to fan clubs. It sprang from the minds of developers who pivoted from a failed mobile game, turning their tech into a platform that exploded in popularity thanks to its free servers and seamless integrations – think of it as the love child of Skype and forums, but with emojis that could start their own revolution. Headquartered in San Francisco, it's grown into a massive network where millions hang out daily, and interestingly, it even dabbled in NFT experiments before backing off amid backlash.

But oh boy, Discord's woke meter is dialed up to eleven, with DEI initiatives that could fill a server channel, enthusiastic Pride support that's more colorful than their nitro boosts, and BLM nods through community empowerment – all wrapped in ESG policies that make sure their suppliers play nice with the planet and people. It's like they're not just moderating chats; they're moderating society, one virtue emoji at a time, because nothing says 'fun hangout' like a hefty dose of equity lectures.