While the other social media platforms were keeping it tidy, Tumblr was going wild. "Curated for what?!" they howled. It's often been referred to as a space where social networking and blogging meet.

Tumblr is the latest tech company to grapple with automated flagging and takedowns that have gone haywire and raised the ire of users. In recent days, Tumblr users have complained their content is ...