Instagram today continued its rollout of pressure free, community-focused updates that now include a blur filter to obscure potentially sensitive content, as deemed by the Instagram review team when a particular post is reported. Instagram said that this means users are "less likely to have surprising or unwanted experiences in the app," but they can still view the image or video by simply tapping on the blurred post.

Security is getting beefed up in the new update as well, with Instagram enabling two-factor authentication for every user. As it is everywhere else, when the security measure is implemented by a user they will have to type in a code -- sent through a text message -- every time they log in to their Instagram account. Instagram said that these updates will help the app continue to move towards "fostering a safer, kinder community."

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Instagram's kindness-focused hopes for its community will be represented in a worldwide meet-up happening March 25 and 26, where users everywhere can find local meet-ups "to share their stories and spread kindness in the world."

The first step is to celebrate the kindness our community is already known for. On March 25 and 26, tens of thousands of Instagrammers all over the world will come together for Worldwide InstaMeet 15 to share their stories and spread kindness in the world. You can find an InstaMeet near you or spread kindness by leaving an encouraging comment, giving an inspiring person a like or sharing a message of support with a friend.

Our teams are focused on making Instagram a kind, welcoming place for everyone, and we’re just getting started.

Earlier this week, a Bloomberg report stated that Instagram is working on a way to let users book appointments directly within the app by visiting pages of hair salons and restaurants. The move is said to be intended to take on the likes of Yelp by also adding a way for users to post reviews of businesses on their Instagram page, fostering a community of opinions to inform potential customers of the quality of the location.

Top Rated Comments

WiseAJ Avatar
91 months ago
#SnowflakeMode
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Sylvan Avatar
91 months ago
I applaud their effort, but I have little faith anymore in finding kindness from most users of the internet.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
DipDog3 Avatar
91 months ago
Thank goodness, I can't stand seeing anything that goes against my views or that I don't agree with on my Instagram.

:rolleyes:
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Rainshadow Avatar
91 months ago
Unbelievable world. Can't offend and companies have to protect our eyes...literally... I mean really?

Maybe for kids... but then again, there was this thing called parenting once upon a time that my parents used.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
EBone12355 Avatar
91 months ago
How about screening new accounts so all the spam accounts get weeded out?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Avieshek Avatar
91 months ago
"Courage", "Kindness"..

What's going on..
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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