In recent developments, the popular, Gen-Z-favorite platform, TikTok, has taken a huge step in user safety. Through its Direct Messages (DM) settings, users now have the ability to customize who is able to send them messages. This new feature ensures that users are not subjected to unwanted messages and can take an extra step in protecting their safety and privacy on the platform.
Before this update, users had no control over who was able to message them. This occasionally led to users receiving messages from strangers or people they didn’t interact with. This can be uncomfortable and inconvenient for users who are not comfortable with the idea of receiving messages from people they do not know. The newly added setting gives users the control to customize the message settings and block people from messaging them if they choose to.
Within their DM settings, users can now choose whether they accept messages from “everyone,” from “people you follow,” from “people you follow and interact with,” or from “no one.” This feature also allows for users to block individual accounts. This means that if a user does not wish to receive messages from a particular account, they have the freedom to block or mute them. This new safety measure is sure to be a hit with millions of users using the app.
Furthermore, not only does this update protect users’ safety, but it also encourages them to engage with content they are interested in. Since users have the freedom to choose who can message them, they will feel less bombarded with irrelevant messages and be able to focus on content they are genuinely interested in.
Additionally, the new update gives parents an extra layer of security. When using the app, parents can feel secure in knowing that their children have full control over the message settings and who is able to message them. This makes it easier for parents to trust the app and reinforces their confidence in their children’s use of it.
In its mission to make the app more secure, TikTok has expanded its DM settings in the hopes of fostering a better user experience and a more secure platform. With this new update, users have the freedom to customize their message settings to ensure they are only receiving messages they are comfortable with.
