The Twitter Parental Control Function will Warn Users of Offensive Images
Leslie Chen — July 30, 2011 — Social Media
The little birdy that could is now being censored by the Twitter parental control function.
Providing the option of being warned about content that may be offensive, the social media giant is implementing a function that will keep images away from viewers who may be sensitive to certain subject matters. The Twitter parental control function would provide much comfort to guardians everywhere in letting them know their children are safe on the Internet.
This new addition to Twitter is still in its testing phase.
Implications - Social media is becoming more than just a way to pass the time. Consumers are beginning to identify themselves through these sites and are attracted to products that are integrated with them. Companies trying to stay on the cutting edge of technology could implement an aspect of a website into their items.
Providing the option of being warned about content that may be offensive, the social media giant is implementing a function that will keep images away from viewers who may be sensitive to certain subject matters. The Twitter parental control function would provide much comfort to guardians everywhere in letting them know their children are safe on the Internet.
This new addition to Twitter is still in its testing phase.
Implications - Social media is becoming more than just a way to pass the time. Consumers are beginning to identify themselves through these sites and are attracted to products that are integrated with them. Companies trying to stay on the cutting edge of technology could implement an aspect of a website into their items.
Trend Themes
1. Social Media Censorship - The implementation of Twitter's parental control function displays a growing trend towards social media censorship.
2. Offensive Content Warning - The inclusion of Twitter's warning function indicates a trend towards warning users of potentially offensive content.
3. Child-focused Social Media - The Twitter parental control function is an example of a trend towards child-focused social media platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The Twitter parental control function is a development within the social media industry that highlights the need for more user protection features.
2. Technology - The trend towards social media censorship could open up disruptive innovation opportunities within the technology industry.
3. Parenting - The Twitter parental control function reflects a growing industry trend towards child online safety and parental controls.
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