Porn When You Don’t Want It
Just when you thought you had protected your family from pornography on the computer, there’s another threat that’s potentially even more significant. The new porn highway that drives right into your family home is available via your mobile devices. Sure you can filter search engine results there as well, but what I believe are much bigger threats are social media apps like Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
While some apps like Instagram say they block “inappropriate” posts, apparently they have a very wide view of what inappropriate is for most people. Plus, in the age of the “selfie” thousands of young women are essentially turning Instagram into a personal pin-up gallery and filling their page with provocative photographs. In essence, they’re treating it like a demo reel for voyeurs.
There’s remarkably little information online about how to restrict porn on mobile devices – particularly inside apps. But I found this post that has detailed info for both Apple IOS and Android devices. Take the time to find your device, and make the changes. And post below for the community if you’ve discovered other or better sites and techniques.
The great deception is that with apps like Instagram, when you hit the “Search” tab, then scroll down to their suggestions, you can’t control what they “suggest.” Especially if you have children in the house who occasionally use your devices, or have devices of their own, this is an absolutely critical issue. Granted, it’s one more thing that we in a digital generation have to think about that never crossed our parent’s or grandparents minds.
There’s no question that the easy access of porn via mobile devices is becoming an incredibly serious issue.
Phil Cooke, PhD. has been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation.” As a media producer, writer, speaker, and consultant, his client list includes major film studios and TV networks as well as major Christian organizations like Voice of the Martyrs, The Museum of the Bible, The Salvation Army, and others. He’s also coached and consulted with many of the most influential churches and nonprofit organizations in the world, helping them use media to tell their story. You can hear his podcast here.
