Filters and Spoilers FAQ

Confused by the differences between Creator's Spoiler and the NFSW and Gore Filters? Need examples for what scenarios each one is used in?

Differences between content filters and how they are used

InkBlot’s Content filters are to make sure that the creator’s post reaches the correct audience since it is their responsibility to do. We provide the tools and the creators do the rest. This also helps users be able to curate their own experience here on InkBlot so that they don't interact or see things that they don't wish to.

Our Filter System is young, we are still working things out. You can feel free to give feedback on this via our feedback board so we can better improve it.

InkBlot currently has three different filters that can help all creators on our platform:
Creator's Spoiler, NSFW filter, and Gore Filter
A breakdown of each one can be found below, while a step by step tutorial can be found here to help find where and how to enable them.

Creators Spoiler (abbreviation of CS)

The creators spoiler is for those that post something that might not fall under the NSFW filter or the Gore. We know that there is some things that fall in-between and this spoiler is here to help with that! 

Common use cases:

• Very minimal blood that wouldn’t classify as Gore
• Spoiler for a TV show or manga, that just release
• Artistic Nudity (note we do not require a filter/spoiler for this but
  some creators might want to spoiler this to feel more comfortable)
• Eye strains (colors that can are bright)
• Phobia inducing imagery
• Suggestive Content (please see our Content Guidelines to know how
  we view the line between NSFW and suggestive)

When NOT to use CS:

• Post contains Gore
• Post contains NSFW themes
• Memes/gimmicks/jokes

This would be inappropriate use of our filter system and can result in post removal or account action

Content warnings are still required when using this feature. Please refer to our Content Warning Guidelines.

NSFW Filter

Note: Even one post that is filtered as NSFW will require the entire account to be marked as 18+/Adult.
Please refer to our Account Types guide.

The NSFW filter is for those that post content that needs to be only seen by a mature (18 yrs or older) audience. This can include mature themes which are outlined in our Content Guidelines.

Common use cases:

• Explicit Nudity for the purpose of sexual stimulation of the viewer
• Sexual positions/scenario
• Depiction of Sex
• Mature themes (please refer and reference to our Content guidelines)
• Fetishistic content whether explicit in nature or not,
  fetishes do not have to be visibly sexual or suggestive to be a fetish

When NOT to use the NSFW Filer:

• Depictions of only Gore and No NSFW themes
• Memes/gimmicks/jokes

This would be inappropriate use of our filter system and can result in post removal or account action

Content warnings are still required when using this feature. Please refer to our Content Warning Guidelines.

Gore Filter

The Gore filter can only be seen by users who are 17+.

Common use cases:

• Copious or large amounts of blood depicted
• Open and obvious wounds
• Exposes bones, organs
• Body Horror

When NOT to use the Gore Filter:

• Depiction of only NSFW and no sign of Gore
• Memes/gimmicks/jokes

This would be inappropriate use of our filter system and can result in post removal or account action.

Content warnings are still required when using this feature. Please refer to our Content Warning Guidelines.

Filter FAQ

Can I use more than one filter on a post?

Yes! You can use the NSFW filter and the Gore filter at the same time or the CS and the NSFW or vice versa. 

Can I filter NSFW through the mobile app?

NO. You must only post NSFW through the Mobile browser or Desktop Browser versions of the site.

What if I don’t know what filter to choose?

Just go with the most extreme case. Its always easier and safer for some kind of filter to be applied then none at all when you feel that there should be one. 

You can reach out to our moderator team through report button on the post to ask about your own post or reach out to safety@inkblot.art.

Can I report a post for not using proper filters or CWs?

Yes.