Fake Deafen Hot! -

It is a term born in the chaotic lobbies of competitive gaming, but it has since spilled over into Zoom boardrooms, Discord study groups, and even long-distance relationships. To "fake deafen" means to intentionally activate a "Deafen" button (which typically cuts off all incoming audio) on a voice-chat platform, such as Discord, without actually being unable to hear. You are not truly deafened; you are faking it. You are creating a social firewall that appears technical but is entirely deliberate.

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