GIFs return to Instagram Stories
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Earlier this month, Instagram and Facebook banned GIPHY as a provider of GIFs for their Stories Today we can confirm that the service will be has reset. And that you can now re-insert GIFs in the images you share through these social networks.
It all happened because of a racist GIF that slipped into the GIPHY library At that time, Facebook decided to remove the possibility of insert moving images from this service. But after long conversations, those responsible for this social network have decided to readmit them.
And what have been the conditions for your long-awaited return? The first, make sure up to four times that the GIFs they have in their library do not have racist overtones. Second, promise Facebook, which also owns Instagram, that it will do preventive reviews to make sure that none of these nasty GIFs get onto its platformAnd it seems that the conditions have convinced those responsible for the social network, because GIFs are already back in dance.
You can now insert GIFs in your Instagram Stories again
An Instagram manager explained to TechCrunch that they have been in contact with the GIPHY team for all these weeks, after the incident occurred. In fact, both Instagram and GIPHY have apologies to anyone who may have been affected by the appearance of said GIF.They also indicated in a statement that they are in absolute disagreement with racist content.
To all this, another social network as important as Snapchat also announced that it would deactivate the GIF service. And it would stay that way until they can make sure that GIPHY is indeed void of any kind of racist content.
It is possible that, taking into account the work that the service has carried out in recent weeks to combat any hint of racism, Snapchat will also soon recover the possibility to add GIF to your content.
The controversial GIFs were removed immediately, but it is evident that the consequences of the incident lasted for a long time. It is the consequence of outsourcing this type of services Some issues are beyond the control of those responsible for the platform.And there can be circumstances as unpleasant as those described.
How to insert GIF in Instagram Stories
If you have never inserted a GIF in your Instagram Stories or have already lost practice, you should know that it is very easy. If your app is up to date, chances are you already have the ability to insert these moving images to your Stories again. In any case, follow these instructions:
1. Click on your profile photo, located at the top of the page, within the Stories section. That's all you have to do to create a new Story.
2. Choose an image from the gallery or take a live capture It doesn't matter if it's a still photo or if you've chosen a video.In any case, you will have the option to add stickers, emoticons and, of course, GIFs. Click on the insert images icon: it is located at the top of the screen, right next to the pencil and the letters icon.
3. Next, you will have to tap on GIF. It is one of the first options that appear. You will have a series of starting proposals, but if you want you can carry out a search by keyword. And more will appear.
4. When you have chosen the GIF you like, click on it and insert it into any space in your Storie. You can move it as you like. Then choose Publish.
