With all the latest photo sharing changes Instagram has implemented in their updated privacy policy and service agreement, it has been revealed the filter-friendly social network may want to keep you confused.
Monday (Dec. 17), Instagram released their updated terms to users stating the peculiar changes about obtaining the rights to sell users photos in advertisements. When users and the media went into a frenzy CEO, Kevin Systrom, responded a day later, contradicting the previous terms. His new statements maintained that the updates will be revised, and that photos will in fact be safe from the commercial activities.
What some users don’t know is that there are a variety of other changes swirling within the Facebook-owned network . From what we gather, the terms sound like a bunch of jargon intended to further keep you from reading and comprehending them. Catch up on a 10 ways Instagram tries to keep you confused.
Don’t be fooled.
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Your Face Could Be On An Ad
Instagram’s new updates originally said they could use its members’ photos, user name and other data in connection with paid or sponsored content or promotions, without any compensation to users. Cold game.
Facebook Needs Your Help
The changes will help its service “function more easily as part of Facebook by being able to share info between the two groups.” Facebook Inc. also recently updated its privacy policy to allow for more integration with Instagram.
Game Over For The Youngins
Underage users are not exempt from the new rules. Instagram says people must be at least 13 years old to sign up for the service, but the updates says if a teenager signs up, they are agreeing that a parent or guardian is aware that their image, username and photos can be used in ads.
There’s Only One Way Out
The only way to opt out of the new Instagram terms is to not use the service and delete your account. Are you willing to make that move?
They Trick You Into Looking At Ads
Ads may not be labeled as such., as the info reads: “You acknowledge that we may not always identify paid services, sponsored content, or commercial communications as such.” Trickery.
Don’t Even Think About Trying To Promote Yourself
You must not use domain names or web URLs in your username without prior written consent from Instagram.
Instagram Is Killing The Spam Struggle
You must not create or submit unwanted email, comments, likes or other forms of commercial or harassing communications (a/k/a “spam”) to any Instagram users.
No More Instagram Stalking Via Twitter
Instagram disabled a feature that allowed its users to post their photos directly into Twitter, because it wants its members to use its own online services.
Twitter Is Still About That Life
Twitter struck back, announcing new digital image “filters” similar to Instagram for its own photo-posting features.
Here Comes The Backtracking
After all the uproar over the changes, Instagram said they will revise their service agreement policies and will not be selling user’s photos.
