Exclusive: Taylor Swift partners with Instagram to block hateful comments – Find out how celebrities are taking control of their online presence!
Instagram Rolls Out Tool to Block Negative Comments for High Profile Users
Instagram has reportedly introduced a new tool that allows high profile users, including pop superstar Taylor Swift, to block negative and spammy comments on their posts. The Facebook-owned platform is said to have given select accounts the ability to remove unwanted comments in order to combat online abuse and spam. While Instagram has not officially confirmed Swift’s use of the tool, sources have revealed that it is designed to assist celebrities with managing the overwhelming volume of comments they receive.
This update comes in the wake of a recent online controversy involving Swift and reality TV star Kim Kardashian West. The feud began when a leaked Snapchat video showed Swift approving a lyric referencing her in rapper Kanye West’s song ‘Famous,’ contradicting her previous denials. In response, Swift took to social media to share her side of the story, prompting a flood of comments on both Twitter and Instagram, many of which contained a snake emoji in reference to Kardashian’s tweet about “national snake day.”
According to reports, the new feature allows high profile users to quickly remove large numbers of comments, saving them the arduous task of deleting each one individually. While the tool is currently only available to a select group of accounts, there are speculations that it may be expanded to include other users with a high post frequency, such as brands and advertisers.
Users attempting to post comments containing more than 26 special characters or emojis on Swift’s account have found their comments blocked, indicating Instagram’s efforts to curb spam and inappropriate content on the platform. An Instagram spokesperson stated, “We’re always looking for better ways to help people prevent spammy or inappropriate comments on Instagram.”
Overall, this new tool marks a significant step towards creating a safer and more enjoyable environment for high profile users on Instagram, ensuring that they can engage with their fans without being subjected to abuse and harassment.
