Pinterest is taking a stand against culturally inappropriate Halloween costumes.
Users will notice that when they search for Halloween costumes, results will show a prominent Pin with education from experts and Pinterest employee groups on how to celebrate thoughtfully and respectfully.
Pinterest is prohibiting the advertising of culturally inappropriate costumes and is allowing Pinners to report culturally insensitive costumes. Pinterest is prohibiting the advertising of culturally inappropriate costumes and is allowing Pinners to report culturally insensitive costumes. Additionally, searches for culturally inspired terms such as"Day of Dead costumes" will not be recommended to Pinners as new ideas. As an alternative, a feed card will pop up linking to curated guides that include educational information, culturally appropriate costume ideas and more. Pinterest is also working to limit recommendations for costumes that are culturally insensitive via notifications and emails along with an option for users to easily report anything deemed as inappropriate.
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