Instagram to disable account sending abusive, hate speech DMs
The social media platform will soon start disabling accounts that send abusive and hateful messages via DMs
Anshika Awasthi | February 16, 2021 | Updated 21:29 IST
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The popular photo-sharing app Instagram is looking for stricter ways to tackle hate speech, abuse and bullying that users receive in their direct messages (DMs).
The social media platform will soon start disabling accounts that send abusive and hateful messages via DMs. Our rules against hate speech don t tolerate attacks on people based on their protected characteristics, including race or religion, said Instagram in its official statement.