Tumblr has a lot of refugees whose NSFW content has meant their accounts have been frozen. This level of openness and freedom on the site led to Tumblr being seen as a safe space for the creation and curation of Not Safe For Work (NSFW) content. In short, moderation on the site was very relaxed and welcomed opportunities for discussions that would have been taboo on other platforms. This was bolstered after the Russian government took over the blogging site LiveJournal and began censoring any content that was pro-LGBTQ+. It became a popular place for LGBTQ+ users to share content and to engage in debate. It fostered a progressive community that allowed open and healthy exchanges and hosting for issues such as sexuality, identity and body image. Why Was Tumblr Such a Great Place for Porn?Ī multimedia micro-blogging and social networking site launched in 2005, Tumblr was always set to be a different kind of animal to that of Facebook, Twitter or LiveJournal. What Happened to Tumblr’s NSFW Content?.Why Was Tumblr Such a Great Place for Porn?.
