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It seems that you can also play multiple sounds at once, just in case a string of “fuck yous” didn’t manage to get anyone’s attention. For some, these buttons are incredibly fun to press. But it seems to be a source of constant annoyance for others. Others are terrified at the possibilities of this untested technology. “I’m hearing hentai moaning for the next three months if I join my friends,” tweeted one Discord user. Now there’s an idea that I wish I could un-know.

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Fortunately, there’s some reprieve for users who value their eardrums and peace of mind. You can toggle the volume of Soundboards across your servers, so muting random f-bombs is an option. Admins can also limit soundboards to specific channels rather than allowing them in every voice chat. So hopefully, the full update won’t be too disruptive to your regular Discord experience.

“The Discord soundboard update is a really big deal for the most unfunny people in your life,” wrote one annoyed Discord user.