article_snippet.sent: Despite the initial hype surrounding the launch of the app, which is being touted as a revolutionary new way to share news, there are already a concerning number of users, particularly women, reporting that a concerning number of users, particularly women have been sexually harassed, or trolled, while using the technology.
article_snippet.sent: Emma Barker, sex and relationships editor at Cosmopolitan.com, noted that the app is already crawling with men who are using the anonymity afforded to Emma Barker, sex and relationships editor at Cosmopolitan.com by the app's settings in order to sexually harass women - including one of her female friends.
article_snippet.sent: her explained that her friend recently tried out the app by sharing a conversation her was having with her female roommate.
article_snippet.sent: The app's policies are, unsurprisingly, similar to Twitter, which is currently testing out a 'quality filter' that monitors and removes threats and offensive language out of users notifications feeds.
article_snippet.sent: But the recent reports of harassment and bullying have sparked concern among parents of many of the children and teenagers who currently have access to the app raising questions about whether it is truly safe for young people to be using it, given that young people could potentially be opening young people up to all manner of abuse, be it of a violent, or sexual, nature.
article_snippet.sent: Another startling revelation about the app, was revealed by Fast Company editor Rose Pastore, who was testing out the app and learned that the app had a major privacy flaw.
article_snippet.sent: Mr Esgar said the app should alter the app features to include stronger privacy options, the ability to block location services, curation of commentary, as well as the addition of parental controls. '