Instagram give us new feature that was once only available to celebs

Publish date: Wednesday, 7 Dec 2016, 11:47AM

We looooove a good 'gram and totes feel like we've reached celeb status when we step out into the sunshine in our best gear. Now we're pleased that Instagram is treating us like the celebs we are! Haha!

They are finally treating us to celeb style treatment, allowing us to turn off comments al á so many trolled Kardashian sisters. This changes everything.

Photo: Instagram

“All different types of people — from diverse backgrounds, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and more — call Instagram home, but sometimes the comments on their posts can be unkind.” — Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom.

A Note from Kevin Systrom (@kevin): In September, I shared our commitment to keeping Instagram a positive place for self-expression with the introduction of a keyword filter for comments. Today, I’d like to tell you about new commenting features that we’re launching. In the coming weeks, you’ll be able to turn off comments on any of your posts. Previously this was only available for a small number of accounts. You’ll be able to tap “Advanced Settings” then select “Turn Off Commenting.” You can also tap the ... menu any time after posting to turn comments back on. Also, we’re adding the ability to like comments by tapping a heart icon next to any comment. Liking lets you show support and encourages positivity throughout the community. These updates still mark the beginning. We will continue to work to maintain Instagram as a welcoming and safe place for everyone. To learn more about these tools and others, check out help.instagram.com. Kevin Systrom Co-Founder & CEO

A photo posted by Instagram (@instagram) on Dec 6, 2016 at 7:00am PST

Following Instagram's "keyword filter" release (“which allows users to filter out a set list of offensive terms or create their own custom list”) earlier this year, the new commentless option means less cyber bullying, less shaming, less room for harassment of any kind. Other future features include the ability to “like” a comment, and to quietly remove your own followers. The features will be rolled out this time this week, and will be available for activation and customization under the Advanced Features menu.

Also btw turning off comments is definitely not a permanent thing!