Silhouettes of mobile users are seen next to a screen projection of Instagram logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018.
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The company recently announced its decision to hide likes and has taken an account of the increasing number of posts that go up promoting weight-loss and cosmetic surgery.
The social media platform is rolling out a caption warning feature in order to combat abusive messages that are posted along with photos.
Such abusive messages will receive a notification stating that ‘this caption looks similar to others that have been reported’ in order to re-think their messages as an anti-bullying initiative.
This feature is computer programmed hence any bullying remarks such as ‘you’re stupid’ are instantly recognised.
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The move has been appreciated by anti-bullying campaigners, “We should all consider the impact of our words, especially online where comments can be easily misinterpreted,” said Dan Raisbeck, the co-founder of the UK charity Cybersmile.
“Tools like Instagram’s Comment and Caption Warning are a useful way to encourage that behaviour before something is posted, rather than relying on reactive action to remove a hurtful comment after it’s been seen by others,” stated Raisbeck.
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Instagram has faced growing heat from watchdogs and parents of underage kids who have been a target of online bullying.
In May, a 16-year Malaysian girl took her life after taking a poll on her social media account asking if she should commit suicide with 70% of respondents replying 'yes'.
This article originally published on The Telegraph.
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