Imgur will ban nudity and explicit content starting in May 2023

Imgur, the popular image-sharing platform, has announced that it will be updating its terms of service in an effort to remove old, unused, and inactive content that is not tied to a user account from its platform. The changes will also include a ban on nudity, pornography, and sexually explicit content.

According to a statement released by Imgur, the new terms of service will be effective from May 15, 2023, and will be enforced using automated detection software as well as human moderators. The company has stated that it will be working closely with its users to ensure that the new policies are followed and that the platform remains a safe and welcoming space for all.

“We will not be making any changes to our Community Rules - this means content in the public gallery will not change. However, we will need to employ automated detection software to assist in identifying explicit content. We are aware of the limitations and issues with using automated detection means exclusively, so we will continue to use human moderators alongside automated detection. All content submitted to the public gallery will continue to be subject to human review - as always.”

The announcement of the new terms of service comes as Imgur continues to grow in popularity, with millions of users around the world using the platform to share and discover images and content. The company has stated that it remains committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all of its users, and that the new policies are an important step in achieving this goal.