Instagram has introduced a filter to block sensitive content. According to the creators, it is problematic

Last week, Instagram introduced a new filter that blocks the display of sensitive posts. For example, it should block posts about self-harm or weapons. However, the creators complain that after its introduction, their contributions have a significantly worse impact. According to The Verge portal, they now have to urge their storers to turn off the filter.

“Over the last 24 hours, I’ve had a lot of conversations with artists and other creators who are incredibly frustrated with blocking posts,” said creator Phillip Mine in response to the new filter. “Other users are frustrated that they’re not seeing the content they want to see.”

Instagram claims that the new filter only affects the recommended posts

However, Instagram claims that the creators have nothing to fear. Dangerous content is filtered automatically, and the new filter gives users the ability to restrict the display of less sensitive content. However, it should only affect content displayed in the Explore and IGTV Discover tabs, where users see posts at random based on algorithm recommendations. The main channel and stories, where only posts from watched accounts are displayed, should not be affected.

On the contrary, according to Instagram, the filter can help some creators to be visible among users who have it turned off. These users will continue to see sensitive content on social media, but will not see posts that violate Instagram rules. However, it is not known how much sensitive content the social network will display to them.

The user cannot choose what type of sensitive content will or will not be displayed

Miner points out that the problem with the new filter is that it has summed up all sensitive content into one. For example, his posts often depict nudity that Instagram considers sensitive. Some users may like this type of post, but may not see it when they have the filter turned on because they don’t want to see, for example, posts about violence. The same applies, for example, to content that is associated with tobacco or medicines.