Instagram is rolling out some changes today to keep the platform a more positive place for users. Two features rolling out now include the ability to control who can tag or mention you in comments, captions, or Stories as well as the ability to delete comments in bulk.
Instagram noted in a blog post today about the updates that the latest changes are part of its efforts to “fight online bullying” and come along with parent company, Facebook’s release of its May Community Standards Enforcement Report.
Delete comments in bulk
First up, after testing the ability to delete comments in bulk to reduce negative interactions and bullying, Instagram is launching the feature to all users. Here’s how it works:
Control who can tag and mention you
Another anti-bullying feature to roll out starting today is the option for users to control who can mention or tag them. Now you’ll see the choice of “Everyone,” “Only People You Follow,” and “No One” to decide what’s right for you.
Upcoming feature…
Another effort to promote positive experiences on Instagram will see a pinned comments feature arriving first as a test and possible to all users at some point.
Instagram is a free download from the App Store.
You can read more about Facebook and Instagram’s progress to a more positive culture in the May Community Standards Enforcement Report and here’s a snippet from what Instagram saw in Q4 2019 and Q1 2020.
