Arr, ye scurvy dogs! Instagram be makin' changes to keep the wee ones safe. No suicide content be seen!
2024-01-09
Arrr! After a long six years since the tragic loss of Molly Russell, Instagram be finally concealing all posts that could bring harm to wee ones. The Meta-owned app be thwarting posts 'bout suicide, self-harm, and such age-inappropriate content for those under 18. Any scurvy dog aged 13 to 17 shan't be able to remove the block on Instagram or Facebook, but fear not, for it shall be lifted once they...
In the ye olde language of a 17th century pirate, listen up ye scurvy dogs! Finally, after more than six long years since the unfortunate death of poor Molly Russell, Instagram be takin' some action. Arr, this Meta-owned app be blockin' all them posts that can do serious harm to the wee ones. Ye know, the ones related to suicide, self-harm, eatin' disorders, and other types of age-inappropriate content. 'Tis a good move, I say!Now, if ye be a lad or lass between the ages of 13 and 17, Instagram – and even Facebook – be puttin' a block on ye. Aye, ye won't be able to turn it off, but fear not, it'll lift once ye reach the ripe age of 18. So, hang tight, me hearties! Safety for the young'uns be the top priority here.
But listen, me mateys, this be just the first step. There be a whole ocean to navigate in this fight against harmful content. The crew at Instagram be workin' on more ways to protect the wee ones. They be plannin' to use technology to detect and remove dodgy content, like them pictures of self-harm and such. 'Tis a mighty challenge, but they be committed to makin' the digital waters safer for our young buccaneers.
Arr, the parents be breathin' a sigh of relief, knowin' that Instagram be makin' progress. But let's not forget, me hearties, that we all have a role to play. Keep an eye on the young'uns in your lives, me mateys. Talk to 'em about the dangers of the digital world, and make sure they know where to turn if they be needin' help. Together, we can keep our little buccaneers safe and sound on the vast seas of the internet. Yo ho ho!