{"id":28662,"date":"2016-12-08T21:01:48","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T13:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=28662"},"modified":"2022-07-17T21:33:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-17T13:33:17","slug":"instagram-tools-control-to-keep-account-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/instagram-tools-control-to-keep-account-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Off Commenting in Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s nothing like a place where you can share your journey or thoughts freely on social media. Practically speaking, it\u2019s not an easy task for a platform to provide such a safe haven for its users<\/strong>. Instagram is however actively moving in this direction.<\/p>\n

Instagram introduced several new features that will encourage users to be more engaging and at the same time, well protected.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\t9 Simple Tips to Safeguard Your Online Privacy<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Turning off comments<\/h3>\n

The first addition is the option to turn off comments on any post<\/strong>. In the coming weeks, all users can opt to turn off comments on any desired post.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Go to \"Advanced Settings\"<\/strong> menu.<\/li>\n
  2. Select \u2018Turn Off Commenting\"<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Lets say you change your mind and you would like the comments again, just go to \"\u2026\" <\/strong>menu and turn commenting back on.<\/p>\n

    \"advance<\/figure>\n

    \u201cHeart\u201d your comments<\/h3>\n

    Instagram will also be adding a heart icon<\/strong> to all comments to enhance commenting experience . This feature works like a \"Like\" button, allowing users to react positively to comments in a more engaging manner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    \"instagram<\/figure>\n

    Removing followers for Private Accounts<\/h3>\n

    Instagram finally allows the private accounts to remove followers. To do so, go to your list of followers, tap on the \"\u2026\" <\/strong>menu and select remove. You don\u2019t need to break cold sweat contemplating this move because Instagram does not inform the followers you removed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Cultivating caring community<\/h3>\n

    An anonymous reporting system that would allow its user base to report self-injury post<\/strong> is also introduced this round. In any event users are aware of any self inflicting signs, they can report it anonymously to Instagram<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Instagram will reach out to the person and link them to organizations that could assist them<\/strong>. These reports will be reviewed by teams working 24 hours a day, seven days a week.<\/p>\n

    \"support<\/figure>\n

    \n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Impact of Trolling on Online Civility<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    There\u2019s nothing like a place where you can share your journey or thoughts freely on social media. Practically speaking, it\u2019s not an easy task for a platform to provide such a safe haven for its users. Instagram is however actively moving in this direction. Instagram introduced several new features that will encourage users to be…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":157,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3976,3409],"tags":[4651],"topic":[4523],"class_list":["entry-content","is-maxi"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Turn Off Commenting in Instagram - Hongkiat<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There's nothing like a place where you can share your journey or thoughts freely on social media. 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