In the context of narcissistic abuse, victims may adopt some of the manipulative, controlling, or harmful tactics they endured, often as a coping mechanism or a defense mechanism. It’s important to note that this behavior is not a reflection of the victim’s inherent character but rather a learned response to the abusive dynamics they experienced.There are Over 1 million porn videos hidden on Instagram, under Arabic hashtags. This issue may sound familiar, as just two months ago, a similar situation unfolded on YouTube with explicit content discovered under the guise of the “Hungarian” language.
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Over 1 million porn videos hidden on Instagram:
Despite the explicit prohibition of pornographic material on YouTube and Instagram, with clear guidelines in place, users have managed to circumvent the platforms’ policies. Both social networks employ teams to review flagged content, and Instagram has even taken steps to ban certain explicit English hashtags from appearing in search results.
Porn hidden under Arabic hashtags
However, users persist in finding loopholes, often resorting to non-English terms or hashtags. My discovery began when I searched for the innocuous Arabic hashtag “افلام,” which translates to “movies.” Although Instagram imposes limitations on video length, the impact on the younger generation cannot be ignored. Many children and teenagers may have inadvertently encountered explicit content on Instagram, despite the platform’s efforts to regulate such material. Notably, even traditional pornographic websites include warning pages to alert visitors to explicit content.
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Video version of the article
A year later, I delved into this issue in a video, testing simple Arabic hashtags to find that Instagram had blocked basic hashtags. Users had adapted by employing excessively long hashtags for posting and searching for explicit content. To learn more, watch the video below:
Global coverage of this article
Following the global coverage of this article on over 100 websites, Instagram took action by blocking all Arabic hashtags associated with explicit content. As of March 15, 2016, this previously exploited method is no longer effective.
2023’s update
Conclusion
This revelation underscores the persistent challenges social media platforms face in curbing explicit content. Users’ ability to find workarounds highlights the ongoing need for platforms to enhance their content moderation strategies and stay ahead of evolving tactics employed by those attempting to share explicit material.
