Discord Username Policy Change Sparks Backlash, Black Market Fears

Discord is forcing all of its members to choose new usernames, angering many longtime users.
The change could lead to dangerous threats as players try to gain control of desirable usernames.
Discord previously allowed duplicates but now is assigning each name a four-digit code, though many don’t know their code.
Discord will now allow users to have a separate “display name” in addition to a username.
Some gamers highly value their usernames, so the change may create a black market for coveted names.