Set stricter guidelines to prohibit users from searching 'thinspirational' related imagery.

The Issue

'Thinspiration' is a term sometimes searched to inspire individuals to become thinner, such content idolizes malnourished bodies, adding pressure and contributing to distorted perceptions of body image. This may contribute to the severity of serious and complex eating disorders. Although the company do have terms in place and provide a helpline number, similar websites such as Instagram have set stricter guidelines in place which prohibit such content completely. Users of Pinterest can still access such content with ease and by pinning such images it may encourage or trigger others. I therefore feel as if guidelines could be improved.

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The Issue

'Thinspiration' is a term sometimes searched to inspire individuals to become thinner, such content idolizes malnourished bodies, adding pressure and contributing to distorted perceptions of body image. This may contribute to the severity of serious and complex eating disorders. Although the company do have terms in place and provide a helpline number, similar websites such as Instagram have set stricter guidelines in place which prohibit such content completely. Users of Pinterest can still access such content with ease and by pinning such images it may encourage or trigger others. I therefore feel as if guidelines could be improved.

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Petition created on 25 February 2015