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Re:Instagram Threads: The Problem with the “Everything for E... by fknorangesite on Wednesday July 12, 2023 @04:51PM (#36701491)
> quasi-pornographic Reels

Meh you're just telling on yourself, here. Mark them as not-interested. My feed is all scale models and noodle recipes.

Re:Instagram Threads: The Problem with the “Everything for E... by ScottEvtuch on Wednesday July 12, 2023 @05:14PM (#36701774)
I hear this defense a lot, but isn't it kind of problematic that a platform makes you go out of your way to tell them you prefer not to see soft-core porn? I didn't even know TikTok had a "Not Interested" button until someone told me in person. It's completely hidden.

I've personally seen this come up on a lot of different social media apps that feature video content. They all initially throw a bunch of vaguely pornographic content at you to start with and continue doing so unless you keep opting out for long enough. I kinda wonder how many users never make it past the initial onslaught and just assume the entire platform is like that.

Re:Instagram Threads: The Problem with the “Everything for E... by edgyquant on Wednesday July 12, 2023 @10:15PM (#36704280)
Almost like these platforms incentivize porn addiction because it keeps people swiping