Brands, celebrities and plenty of average people have all received their unfair share of abuse by anonymous (and non-anonymous) trolls on Instagram. Finally, the Facebook-owned company is taking a more effective approach to filtering unwanted remarks in a way that amounts to more than deleting or reporting comments. Today, Instagram is rolling out a feature that lets the mobile photo- and video-sharing app's more than 500 million users moderate comments by filtering keywords that will hide comments that use them. The feature lets users create their own list of words or choose default options suggested by Instagram. In a blog post published today, Instagram co-founder and CEO Kevin Systrom said the company is taking steps to foster a "positive place to express yourself." "The beauty of the Instagram community is the diversity of its members. All different types of people—from diverse backgrounds, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and more—call Instagram home, but sometimes the comments on their posts can be unkind," Systrom wrote. "To empower each individual, we need to promote a culture where everyone feels safe to be themselves without criticism or harassment. It's not only my personal wish to do this, I believe it's also our responsibility as a company." Users will be able to take advantage of the filtering system by turning on a button from the Options page. Here's what the setting looks like: Continue reading at 'AdWeek'
[ AdWeek | 2016-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"The Books of Jacob" is an incredible epic by recent Nobel Prize winner Olga Tokarczuk Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-02-01 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Daily Mail remains a Boris Johnson backer but same cannot be said of its sister outletA full list of alleged partiesWhat were the rules in June 2020?Coronavirus – latest global updatesThe print edition of the Daily Mail has remained one of Boris Johnson’s strongest backers in the media, even as... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-01-25 18:46:31 UTC ]
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New books and publications delve into the rich and evolving worlds of speculative fiction. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-01-19 16:00:20 UTC ]
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Over this past week, you might have seen a familiar message popping up on your friends’ Instagram stories: something to the effect of, “I’m looking for people to participate in a huge book exchange. You can be anywhere in the world. All you have to do is buy your favorite book (just one) and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Filippo Bernardini is accused of stealing manuscripts. For money or just a good read?The theft of books occupies a complex place in our moral judgment, depending on motive. In Markus Zusak’s 2005 novel The Book Thief, the actions of the title character are heroic – she steals books to save them... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-01-09 09:30:16 UTC ]
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Feeling nostalgic? Try ‘The Chronicles of Prydain.’ For something more modern, there’s ‘The Midnight Bargain. And so many more. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-01-03 23:00:00 UTC ]
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A posthumously published story collection by the best-selling author of “The Shadow of the Wind” blends the familiar with a new perspective. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-01 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Mirion Malle (This Is How I Disappear) and Sophie Yanow (The Contradictions) spoke to one another as part of D+Q Live, a fall event series by the graphic novel publisher Drawn & Quarterly. The occasion was Malle’s second English-language release and first work of fiction, This Is How I... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-11-29 09:54:22 UTC ]
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Google is honoring South Korea's law requiring support for third-party payments, but not quite in the way you might have expected. The Wall Street Journalreports Google will allow the use of alternative payment systems for Play Store apps in South Korea. Check out with a supporting app and... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-11-04 13:42:55 UTC ]
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If you’re like me and have a deep appreciation and love of classic Hollywood, then you’ll be delighted to hear that Knopf plans to publish Paul Newman’s memoir in the fall of 2022. The actor, who died in 2008 at the age of 83, began working on his memoir in the 1980s; according to the […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-11-03 14:46:35 UTC ]
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Does listening to an audiobook while working hinder or enhance productivity? Let’s discuss. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-30 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Halloween queen opens up in memoir about alter ego Elvira, troubling encounters with Wilt Chamberlain and Tom Jones, and the relationship she hid for years. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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In “The Lyrics,” McCartney delivers an insider’s look at all the songs — and giving credit to Black artists along the way. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-29 12:00:00 UTC ]
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What is the origin story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Tara Bennett and Paul Terry got to the bottom of it. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-19 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Of course there’s ‘Twilight’ and Anne Rice’s Lestat, but less well known are books like “Night Watch” and “Carrion Comfort” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-16 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Andrea Camilleri was determined that his crime series could not be continued by another writer, leaving concluding novel with his publisher long before his death in 2019The final novel in Andrea Camilleri’s beloved Inspector Montalbano mystery series is was published on Thursday – but the late... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-10-14 10:03:48 UTC ]
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From a civil rights icon, reflections on history and advice for today’s activists. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-01 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The bestselling, Hugo Award–winning science fiction series, which has reimagined the space opera and spawned an acclaimed television series, will wrap up this November with 'Leviathan Falls.' Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, the writing duo known by the pseudonym James S.A. Corey, discusses their... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The team behind the Canadian Guest of Honour programme at the Frankfurt Book Fair has had to be patient and nimble, but the nation’s time in the spotlight is finally upon us. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-30 21:51:47 UTC ]
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Bafta-winning actor Toby Jones will read the audiobook of John le Carré’s final novel, Silverview, which publishes on 14th October 2021. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-28 22:01:16 UTC ]
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