Social media sites ban pictures of thin women

[Churchill]

http://www.thefix.com/content/instag...po-images91550

Instagram recently joined the ranks of social media sites like Tumblr and Pinterest that have created policies to curtail "thinspo" content—images of very thin bodies that are thought to promote eating disorders. And as social media sites become more pervasive, many experts say that monitoring these sites is an important start in helping reduce unhealthy behaviors and mindsets. After Instagram's first attempt last year to limit the use of thinspo content in search terms, many users of the popular site found ways around the restrictions by using different spellings (ie "thynspo"). Now, the company has introduced a tougher policy, announcing that it will disable "any account or hashtag found to be encouraging eating disorders." But can monitoring these sites really make a difference? Many experts say it's a good start. "Thinspiration sites and images have been around for some time now, but with social media it is becoming more of a problem in the sense that there is greater access to difficult and disturbing content," Dr. Lara Pence, clinical psychologist and Director of Alumni Affairs at The Renfrew Center, tells The Fix. "So in that light, these sites are not helpful... and they do need to be monitored. It is difficult, though, because of course we value freedom of speech."

Instead of censoring social media among those they treat, the Renfrew Center chooses to "fight fire with fire," by posting messages and images online that affirm healthy body image. "We think these social media sites are doing the best they can, and we can help by creating positive spaces, like the Renfrew Facebook page and the Barefaced and Beautiful campaign, that send out alternative messages and help debunk the thin ideal," Pence tells us. "These platforms can be a great way for women to join a positive community and feel empowered. They can use their computer or phone to connect with other people and help promote recovery in the right direction." For parents and friends concerned that a loved one is posting or looking at thinspo content, Pence says it's important to "go towards the person, rather than back away. But go towards them from a place of compassion and empathy. Maybe try saying 'I'm curious about something you posted—what's that about?' or 'I saw this on your website and it made me concerned- is everything ok?'"

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[Rhinox]

Cool story bro

[Mazmaz]

So you can't post progress pics now? lol.
inb4 asian chicks get censored out for pictures of their normal bodies

[Mazmaz]

I demand anti-musclespo for men on these sites

[Tajin]

Well that's... irrelevant to my interests unless they remove girlsinyogapants too.

[hey]

I hope they also ban fat people.

[Rhinox]

So they're not actually deleting or actively rejecting images only restricting search terms or hashtags? people are up in arms why?

[Aristio]

people are up in arms why?

Lard-fried french fries with chili-cheese and bacon are good.

[AidenCarby]

Social site with only big girls? Sign me up.

[Callisto]

Social site with only big girls? Sign me up.

it's called facebook

[kuronosan]

YOU PEOPLE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE HEALTHY.

[Milkster]

I guess the HAES phenom hasn't reached BG yet.

[Byrthnoth]

HAES is a stupid concept that defies logic and I hope it never reaches BG. Plenty of money is spent on fixing the problems created anorexia/bulimia or serious weightlifting/extreme atheletics, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of obesity.

[Cream Soda]

[ronin sparthos]

HAES is a stupid concept that defies logic and I hope it never reaches BG. Plenty of money is spent on fixing the problems created anorexia/bulimia or serious weightlifting/extreme atheletics, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of obesity.

So we're gonna march on Washington and demand that food manufacturers tell us what exactly is in the American food we eat right?! Right??? Hello? Who put this donut here?

[Milkster]

HAES is a stupid concept that defies logic and I hope it never reaches BG. Plenty of money is spent on fixing the problems created anorexia/bulimia or serious weightlifting/extreme atheletics, but it is a drop in the bucket compared to the cost of obesity.

HAES is hilarious to make fun of though and produces things like this:

[Churchill]

Yeah it is, lol. Being fat is unhealthy, what are your fucking questions.

A skinny person could be unhealthy too, but a fat person can never be.

Fucking amerifats.

[Melena]

Fuck CS, I nearly hurled my breakfast with that picture.

[Tyrath]

This is the first I've ever heard of HAES but it sounds fucking stupid.

[Ashmada]

'Murika, leading the world into a fatter future.

Holy shit, CS. What the helll is that thing? Where are its legs?


Edit: so, I was curious about that HAES thing, checked their site: List of signatories. Look at the first name.