There’s new news from Instagram. They just announced this morning their plans for continued safety and privacy as they’ve now grown to 800 Million users! This was a pleasant read as we’ve progressed in the online world of social media, it becomes increasingly easier for the negative side of society to branch out. Knowing, the social networks we incorporate into our daily lives are actively working towards positive enhancements allows it to be the enjoyable media it’s meant to be.
With the safety net of being behind a screen, it diminishes the “think before you speak” respectfulness that today’s age seems to neglect. Whether personal or business, being on the other end of that negativity can be hard to ignore, even for those with the thickest skin. In seeing these trends, Instagram stated in their post, “Today, we’re announcing new tools and programs to keep Instagram a safe and positive place for self-expression. Since the beginning, we’ve tried to make Instagram a welcoming place for everyone. It’s more important than ever to strengthen our commitment to safety and kindness. Over time, we’ve launched a number of tools to help you manage the comments experience, and today we’re introducing more. Starting today, if your account is public, you’ll see a new way to choose who can comment on your posts — from everyone to just groups of people, like people you follow or your followers. Also, whether your account is public or private, you’ll be able to block other accounts from commenting on your posts. In June, we launched a filter to block certain offensive comments in English, today we are expanding this filter to Arabic, French, German and Portuguese. The filter will improve over time, enabling the community’s experience of sharing to improve as well.We’re continuing to provide mental health resources to you when you need them most.”
You can keep up with new announcements and settings from Instagram here