Fake Deafen: [better]

Play smart, but keep at least one ear open.

On Discord, true means a user has clicked the headset icon, disabling their audio output (they cannot hear others) and input (they cannot speak). The user, as well as others in the channel, see a "deafened" icon. fake deafen

I'm assuming you meant to type "fake deafening" or perhaps you're referring to a specific article about a topic like "fake deafening" sounds or something similar? Play smart, but keep at least one ear open

Some users use physical audio mixers (like a GoXLR or Elgato Wave XLR) or virtual audio cables. They route Discord's audio to a secondary channel that they can turn up or down independently, while keeping their client status toggled to whatever they prefer. I'm assuming you meant to type "fake deafening"

Outside of creating viral content, psychology plays a massive role in why individuals choose to spoof their status:

As noted on platforms like Reddit, knowing someone can fake deafen makes people paranoid, causing them to check if a user is truly deafened. How to Check if Someone is Actually Deafened

Some users exploited the browser-based versions of chat apps, injecting JavaScript snippets into the console to alter the state packets sent to the server. The TikTok Phenomenon and "Caught" Videos