There are some new Instagram new safety features to give users more control over their in-app experience, including advanced user blocking, automated Hidden Words to protect people from offensive replies, new negative engagement prompts and more.
First off, on advanced blocking – last year, Instagram rolled out an update to its blocking tools which enabled users to not only block a single account, but also any subsequent accounts created by that user.
In the words of Instagram –
“Now when you block someone, you’ll also have the option to block other accounts they may have or create, making it more difficult for them to interact with you on Instagram.”
The update essentially provides more control to help block potential harassment, which could be a big improvement in process.
Instagram’s also expanding its ‘Hidden Words’ feature, which blocks certain terms of your choosing (or it can be activated automatically) within DMs and comments. Any comments/DMs including these block words are then moved to filtered folders instead.
After seeing positive results with the option, Instagram’s now making Hidden Words automatically active on Creator Accounts.
Instagram’s also adding more nudges to alert people before they submit potentially offensive remarks, with additional prompts that will show upbefore people reply to a comment chain that’s already somewhat toxic.
In a nutshell, Instagram New Safety Features include Improved Blocking and New Pop-Up Alerts.
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