Instagram’s Comment Filter Rolled Out, But Only For The Internet-Famous

Social media allows users to share their lives with others, and with it, brings its share of bouquets and brickbats. Companies have been struggling to come up with ways to address criticism around the potential and real online harassment many social media users, especially those with large followings, face, while not appearing like opponents of free speech.

The latest salvo in the ongoing debate was fired by photo-sharing service Instagram, owned by Facebook, which has rolled out the option for its users to filter, or turn off completely, comments on their uploads.