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Kids turned low-traffic NPR Spotify comments into a secret group chat
A group of kids discovered a secret group chat on Spotify that was comprised of low-traffic NPR podcast comments. The kids found the chat by using a feature that allows users to join a group chat by scanning a code, then joined the chat and began posting comments. The chat was not heavily moderated, allowing the kids to post a variety of comments, including humorous and off-color remarks. The incident highlights the potential for users to find and exploit hidden or private online spaces.
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