- Dec 14, 2009
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I have a Tumblr and I love it. I probably spend way too much time on it than I should. But yes, adult content is easy to find on it and it pops up on my dash all the time, even though I don't follow adult content related blogs. And it can get a little graphic at times. (Not trying to scare you off, just letting you know).
The good thing is, the Tumblr staff really do care about their users, more so than any other social media site I've been on. They recognize that people from every culture, background and age group use Tumblr. They added extra security about a year ago to block adult content from people who don't want to see it. By default, your account will not show anything tagged as adult content (usually tagged as NSFW (not safe for work)). Not only will posts be blocked from showing up but blogs that are categorized as adult content blogs will not show up, even if she happens to be searching for it. But if someone she's following reblogs it, it will show up.
But going back to the "the staff and users really care about everyone" thing, I also want to add that mixed in with the adult content tags there is a lot of educating information about that kind of stuff. And not just "how to" stuff but social issues about going out and what girls need to know and be aware of, etc. (Like rape help, what to do if it happens, but also places to go if you have questions, concerns, etc, how to stay safe, relationship abuse info, lots of good stuff). I have the tag turned off because of this info, but I'm also 21 and am mature enough to handle the adult content. Hopefully, your 11 year old won't ever run into a situation where she will need that info, but when you block out the adult content, you're blocking that stuff out too. If she still has her account later on in life, like when she enters college, if she has turned that block off, don't freak out. It's not all hardcore, graphic stuff. But for 11 year old, I would definitely make sure she has the NSFW block turned on and keep that monitored into her older teen years. How you're going to work with her to maintain a good clean tumblr experience is definitely something you and her should discuss before she gets one though.
She will have a blast on it. I say go for it and let her get one but just keep an eye on her activity. I'm so glad she's into the nerdy stuff. One fandom will lead her into another great fandom
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The good thing is, the Tumblr staff really do care about their users, more so than any other social media site I've been on. They recognize that people from every culture, background and age group use Tumblr. They added extra security about a year ago to block adult content from people who don't want to see it. By default, your account will not show anything tagged as adult content (usually tagged as NSFW (not safe for work)). Not only will posts be blocked from showing up but blogs that are categorized as adult content blogs will not show up, even if she happens to be searching for it. But if someone she's following reblogs it, it will show up.
But going back to the "the staff and users really care about everyone" thing, I also want to add that mixed in with the adult content tags there is a lot of educating information about that kind of stuff. And not just "how to" stuff but social issues about going out and what girls need to know and be aware of, etc. (Like rape help, what to do if it happens, but also places to go if you have questions, concerns, etc, how to stay safe, relationship abuse info, lots of good stuff). I have the tag turned off because of this info, but I'm also 21 and am mature enough to handle the adult content. Hopefully, your 11 year old won't ever run into a situation where she will need that info, but when you block out the adult content, you're blocking that stuff out too. If she still has her account later on in life, like when she enters college, if she has turned that block off, don't freak out. It's not all hardcore, graphic stuff. But for 11 year old, I would definitely make sure she has the NSFW block turned on and keep that monitored into her older teen years. How you're going to work with her to maintain a good clean tumblr experience is definitely something you and her should discuss before she gets one though.
She will have a blast on it. I say go for it and let her get one but just keep an eye on her activity. I'm so glad she's into the nerdy stuff. One fandom will lead her into another great fandom
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