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What is Instagram and how does it work
Instagram is an online social networking, photo and video-sharing application that allows users to create and share content. It is a hugely popular application with over 800 million monthly active users all around the world, being acquired by Facebook in 2012 for $1 billion. The app has been praised for its easy, intuitive interface that lets users take high-quality photos through the use of filters or add live effects or other visual effects to their photos on-the-go. The application also allows users to share their content on other social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, which can be useful if a user wants to manually post their photos. The app has many privacy settings that make it easier for users to share or protect their photos. However, in order to access these privacy settings, the user must have a Facebook account. Due to this requirement, Instagram has been criticized for making it difficult for users to protect their privacy.
Instagram is a free application available on both Andriod and Apple devices. The application allows users to create an account and log in to their account. Users must then connect the instagram app with the user’s Facebook account in order to use all of the app’s features as well as access any privacy settings. This requirement also means that Instagram does not have a lot of privacy features. As Facebook has a lot of users, including many teens, Instagram can get a hold on their images. However, many of the applications features make it possible for Instagram to be more than just a social media platform.
How to know if someone reported you on Instagram
If you suspect that someone has reported your account for reasons such as posting inappropriate content or trying to impersonate another user, there are ways to find out. Luckily, when someone reports a user’s account, Instagram will send out a message to the person who reported the account. The message includes a link to an Instagram page that informs the poster about the reasons for their account being reported. If you suspect that someone reported you for impersonation, check on this page and see if there is any information about the person accusing you. However, this page will not display any personal information of the person who submitted a report; it will only display why the individual reported the account.
If you suspect that someone has reported you for posting inappropriate content, one way to check is by going to your Instagram profile photo and clicking on “About” (to the right of your photo). Next, click on “Report User.
What to do if someone reports you on Instagram
Instagram is a social media platform, so the chances are your presence on this app has affected your reputation. But you can use this Reddit post to help protect your reputation. Use it to see if anyone has reported you or what your account was reported for. When someone reports you, you can use the same Reddit post to find out why they reported you. But if they have not posted on Reddit, then chances are, they won’t know what your account was reported for. Entering your email address and a quick description (i.e. “Not a troll” or “I just like her photos”) will help expedite the process of finding out more about why someone reports you.
Basic steps to protect yourself:
1. When someone reports you on Instagram, find out why they reported you
2. Only follow accounts that are worth your time, and learn from their feed
3. Don’t post content that will be considered as bullying or harassment (i.e sexual comments or content) since this may result in your account being reported again to Instagram. Always think carefully before posting something, especially when the post is about someone else.
BOTTOM LINE:
1. When someone reports you on Instagram, find out why they reported you
2. Only follow accounts that are worth your time, and learn from their feed
3. Don’t post content that will be considered as bullying or harassment (i.e sexual comments or content) since this may result in your account being reported again to Instagram. Always think carefully before posting something, especially when the post is about someone else.
***Please note that this is a work in progress (I’m trying to get it under 500 words) and I will update it as I learn more. But if you have any tips to add, leave it in the comments below. Thank you for understanding! Much love xx
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1. When someone reports you on Instagram, find out why they reported you
2. Only follow accounts that are worth your time, and learn from their feed
Tips to avoid being reported on Instagram
Do not post or like any photos or videos that are considered offensive and you are uncertain if the people reporting you on Instagram know you actually did it. If someone believes that you were the one who posted an offensive photo or video, they can report your account under a category called privacy. (If they use their phone to report the account, no pictures will be taken.) The page where they write notes about why they think your account was reported will tell them which photos you took and when. They can use these photos to find out who the person is and could end up suing you. But if the photos are old, they may have no evidence that you took them, so they cannot do any legal action on your behalf.
Seeing an offensive photo or video posted online can be upsetting. If you are uncertain whether someone reported your account because they thought that it was you who posted the content, there is a good chance they did not mean to do anything bad. For that reason, it is important to be careful when posting your own photos or videos.
If you are being reported on Instagram, you can contact Instagram to ask why. If you feel that your account was wrongfully reported, you may be able to have the report overturned. However, this process can be complicated and time-consuming. It’s a good idea to do whatever you can to prevent your account from being reported in the first place.
If you choose to take a photo of another person, you need to make sure that the person wants the photo taken. They should be aware that their image will be uploaded online. If there is any doubt, you should not post the photo.
Final thoughts
While the report function on Instagram is not as powerful as Facebook’s or Twitter’s, it is still a great way to get picked on by a lot of strangers. If anyone reports you, they will have the opportunity to give their thoughts on why they reported your account. You can use this information to see who reported your content and apologize to them or take action to avoid having the same thing happen again. If you know the person who reported you, it may help to check why they reported you and say sorry for accidentally making them feel offended. If you do not know the person who reported your account, it may help to avoid the same thing happening again by not sharing any controversial or questionable content. If you see that the same person reported your content many times, it may be a good idea to block them from your account.
Reporting other people’s posts is a good way to ensure that everyone’s account is following Instagram’s rules and you can choose to report an account if you feel like there is something wrong with their page. If you do report someone’s content, make sure to follow Instagram’s guidelines to protect yourself from being reported by other users.
