Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Got questions? We've got answers! Here's everything you need to know about Soren.com.
Last Updated: September 1, 2025
General Questions
Who is behind Soren?
What does "Truth in Gaming" mean?
What platforms do you cover?
News
How do you source your gaming news?
How do you ensure your news is accurate and compliant?
Where do you get your game metadata from?
How is your content different from other gaming news sites?
Game Database and News Coverage
What are the requirements for adding a game to Soren?
What news sources do you accept for game coverage?
Using Soren.com
Do I need an account to use Soren.com?
I'm having trouble accessing the site. What should I do?
Discord Bot Permissions
Why does the Soren Discord bot need permissions?
Core Permissions (Required for Basic Service)
View Channels
Why we need it: The bot must be able to see which text channels exist in your server to display them when you're selecting where to receive notifications.
What we do: The bot only views channel names and basic information - it cannot read your private messages or conversations.
Send Messages
Why we need it: This is how the bot delivers game news notifications to your selected channels.
What we do: The bot only sends messages to channels you explicitly configure for notifications. It never sends unsolicited messages to other channels.
Embed Links
Why we need it: Discord embeds allow us to format notifications with images, colors, and structured information (game cover art, headlines, summaries) making them easy to read and visually appealing.
What we do: We create rich, formatted notifications that include game artwork and organized content instead of plain text.
Read Message History
Why we need it: This allows the bot to verify successful message delivery and prevent duplicate notifications.
What we do: The bot only checks its own messages to track delivery status. It does not read, store, or analyze user conversations.
Manage Webhooks
Why we need it: Webhooks are Discord's recommended method for automated posting. They're more efficient and reliable than regular bot messages for high-frequency notifications.
What we do: The bot creates one webhook per channel (named "Soren News") to deliver notifications. When you remove a game subscription, we clean up webhooks automatically.
Premium/Pro Customization Permissions
Create Public Threads
Why we need it: Premium and Pro subscribers can organize notifications into threads, keeping channels clean and organized (e.g., one "Valorant News & Updates" thread instead of scattered posts).
What we do: When you enable thread mode, the bot creates a single thread per game and posts all updates there. This is completely optional - free users get direct channel posts.
Send Messages in Threads
Why we need it: Required to post notifications inside threads when thread mode is enabled.
What we do: Post game notifications to the threads you've configured, following the same rules as regular channel messages.
Mention @everyone, @here, and All Roles
Why we need it: Premium and Pro users can configure role mentions (like @Valorant-Fans) to notify specific groups when important game news is published.
What we do: Only mention roles you explicitly configure in your notification settings. The bot never sends @everyone or @here pings (we've disabled these options for user protection). Maximum 10 role mentions per channel.
What We Don't Do
- ✓We never read or store your private conversations or DMs
- ✓We never collect or analyze user data from Discord channels
- ✓We never send unsolicited messages to channels you haven't configured
- ✓We never use @everyone or @here mentions (even though we request the permission for role mentions)
- ✓We never modify, delete, or interact with messages from other users or bots
How do I grant these permissions?
Can I revoke these permissions?
- • Modify permissions through your Discord server's Integration settings
- • Kick the bot from your server entirely at any time
- • Remove specific notification subscriptions through our Discord Management Page
Is the bot's code auditable?
What data does the bot store?
- • Your Discord channel ID and server ID (for knowing where to send notifications)
- • Which games you've subscribed to receive notifications for
- • Your notification customization settings (colors, thread preferences, role mentions - Premium/Pro only)
- • Delivery success/failure logs (last 6 attempts per game, for troubleshooting)
We do not store message contents, user conversations, or any personal information beyond what's needed for service delivery. See our Privacy Policy for complete details..
General Information
How can I contact Soren.com?
Where can I learn more about Soren.com?
Community and Contributions
Can I suggest news or a game to cover?
How can I join the Soren.com community?
Privacy and Monetization
How does Soren.com handle my privacy?
How can I manage my Discord server subscription?
Copyright and DMCA
What should I do if I have a DMCA or copyright concern?
Important Links
Where can I find our legal policies?
- • About Us - Learn more about our mission and values
- • Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal information
- • Terms of Service - The rules and guidelines for using our platform