Why Are Tumblr, Twitter, And YouTube Blocking LGBTQ+ Content?

Jay Castello
Jul 20, 2017 · 6 min read
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For years, LGBTQ+ content has been categorized as NSFW by social-media platforms.

LLast month, Tumblr joined several other social-media outlets in actively celebrating Pride, sharing a post encouraging LGBTQ+ content. That same month, it also introduced a new measure called Safe Mode, intended to give users…

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Jay is a freelance writer. You can usually find her talking about her dog on Twitter @jayplaysthings

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