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}}Imgur is both a media company and image sharing platform turned [[social media platform]] founded by Alan Schaaf in 2009. The platform was initially intended to act as a format for users on Reddit to share images. It has been owned by [[MediaLab AI, Inc.]]<!-- If this company gets an article, make sure to make a couple redirect pages to MediaLab with the following names: | }}Imgur is both a media company and image sharing platform turned [[social media platform]] founded by Alan Schaaf in 2009. The platform was initially intended to act as a format for users on Reddit to share images. It has been owned by [[MediaLab AI, Inc.]]<!-- If this company gets an article, make sure to make a couple redirect pages to MediaLab with the following names: | ||
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==Consumer impact summary== | ==Consumer impact summary== | ||
- User Freedom: Users can upload content to the platform, however it cannot be used as a content delivery network (CDN) as per their TOS,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2022 |title=Imgur TOS |url=https://imgur.com/tos |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230113071334/https://imgur.com/tos |archive-date=Jan 13, 2023 |access-date=3 | - User Freedom: Users can upload content to the platform, however it cannot be used as a content delivery network (CDN) as per their TOS,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2022 |title=Imgur TOS |url=https://imgur.com/tos|url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20230113071334/https://imgur.com/tos |archive-date=Jan 13, 2023 |access-date=3-3-2025 |website=Imgur}}</ref> despite its initial purpose being as such. | ||
- User Privacy: Advertisements do come with trackers | - User Privacy: Advertisements do come with trackers | ||
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==Incidents <!-- Incidents to maybe cover: | Usage of child data https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tiktok-reddit-imgur-investigated-over-092202216.html?guccounter=1 https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41585470.html -->== | ==Incidents <!-- Incidents to maybe cover: | Usage of child data https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tiktok-reddit-imgur-investigated-over-092202216.html?guccounter=1 https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-41585470.html -->== | ||
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
===Binding arbitration (Nov 28, 2022)=== | ===Binding arbitration (Nov 28, 2022)=== | ||
Shortly after [[MediaLab]] acquired Imgur, they updated their TOS<ref name=":0" /> to include a binding arbitration notice:<blockquote>These Terms contain a binding arbitration provision and class action waiver terms. Unless you opt out or there is a suit in small claims court, you and we agree to submit disputes to a neutral arbitrator and not to sue in court in front of a judge or jury. </blockquote> | Shortly after [[MediaLab]] acquired Imgur, they updated their TOS<ref name=":0" /> to include a binding arbitration notice:<blockquote>These Terms contain a binding arbitration provision and class action waiver terms. Unless you opt out or there is a suit in small claims court, you and we agree to submit disputes to a neutral arbitrator and not to sue in court in front of a judge or jury. </blockquote> | ||
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Their negligence to also moderate advertisements has also led to ads of dubious quality to also be seen on both the website and mobile app.<ref>https://imgur.com/gallery/imgur-ads-controversy-8Mk43</ref> | Their negligence to also moderate advertisements has also led to ads of dubious quality to also be seen on both the website and mobile app.<ref>https://imgur.com/gallery/imgur-ads-controversy-8Mk43</ref> | ||
===Removal of anonymous images=== | |||
In April 2023, Imgur notified users they will start removing explicit pornographic images and ones uploaded anonymously on May 15.<ref>https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/04/hosting-site-imgur-will-remove-explicit-and-anonymous-content-next-month/</ref> The reason stated was due to these being "old, unused, and inactive content", though artistic nudity was not affected by these changes.<ref>https://www.engadget.com/imgur-to-ban-explicit-images-and-delete-uploads-not-tied-to-an-account-122537118.html?guccounter=1</ref> Some users on Reddit mentioned this move as "a full Tumblr", with others calling Imgur "completely dead" after this change is implimented.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/TheoryOfReddit/comments/12tinfp/imgur_has_announced_that_they_will_be_removing/</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[MediaLab AI, Inc.]] | |||
*[[Reddit]] | |||
*[[Social media platform]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||