TUMBLR
MINIMUM AGE: 16
WHAT IS IT?
Tumblr is a cross between a social networking site and a blog that lets you share things like text, photos, videos, GIFs, quotes and links
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
Historically there has been a hug amount of adult content on the site, although this has been reduced of late
Some material still slips through the net however
It is easy to remain anonymous on the site which brings issues around contact with children from strangers
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
You can filter out certain posts that are tagged with inappropriate words
Consider using 'Safe Mode' within settings
Show child how to report and block specific content that is potentially harmful or upsetting
WHAT IS IT?
Tumblr is a cross between a social networking site and a blog that lets you share things like text, photos, videos, GIFs, quotes and links
WHAT WE SAY:
Avoid.
Historically there has been a hug amount of adult content on the site, although this has been reduced of late
Some material still slips through the net however
It is easy to remain anonymous on the site which brings issues around contact with children from strangers
SAFETY TIPS TO CONSIDER:
You can filter out certain posts that are tagged with inappropriate words
Consider using 'Safe Mode' within settings
Show child how to report and block specific content that is potentially harmful or upsetting
