Instagram is taking a step forward in fighting harassment with a new feature that blocks certain phrases from being seen in your comments.
Added to the app's options menu starting Monday, Instagram's Comments tool allows users to list particular keywords - be it derogatory language, spam, or some sort of venomous hashtag - that they'd prefer go unseen on their latest post.
Instagram will also suggest its own list of default phrases, should users need a primer.
"To empower each individual, we need to promote a culture where everyone feels safe to be themselves without criticism or harassment," said Kevin Systrom, CEO and co-founder of Instagram. "It's not only my personal wish to do this, I believe it's also our responsibility as a company."
Instagram isn't the only social media hub taking a stance against online no-goodniks. Twitter has also made strides to combat harassment this past year, adding a its own keyword filter on top of improved reporting tools and giving users the options to cut out comments from randos.
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