Did You Know? : Instagram Has Tools To Combat Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a never-ending problem for online users. The effects can be debilitating, which can also lead to several psychological and social problems. And incase you didn’t know, Instagram users have the necessary tools to help curb this kind of behavior.

Here’s what you have at your disposal:

Restrict
Users can restrict a person’s ability to comment on a post or send a direct message. People aren’t notified when you restrict them, so by using the Comment Control Settings limits can be set to reign in misconduct.

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See Also: Controlling Your Visibility

Block
Instagram allows users to block people from seeing their profile, posts or stories. When someone is blocked, they won’t be notified of it and will no longer have access to your feed or information. Visit the Privacy and Safety Center for more information.

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Report
Even if you aren’t a victim of cyberbullying, you can still play a part in ensuring that this kind of behavior isn’t tolerated on Instagram. If you see a post or comment that violates the Community Guidelines, report it to the Instagram team. No one will know that you’ve made the report including the offending person.

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Auto-Hide Comments
Instagram can detect and automatically hide offensive comments on your posts. This way, your feed is kept as clean as possible.

Instagram has also created a Parent’s Guide, which helps explain to them how the social media app works. It also provides information on the tools that are available to them as a means to help keep their teens safe on Instagram.