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Jan 31, 2025
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I have just done the same with Instagram and tik tok, I find myself looking to other apps(this one) for a filler but I run out of things faster and now I’m not on my phone as much and it’s so much nicer
schiesser yeah dude. when i realized how i’d just pick up my phone and immediately start scrolling on ig out of habit, i knew something haaaad to change.
I also communicate with friends and do a lot of creative things through Instagram, but removing it from my home page and only opening it when I need to post has been super helpful at cutting down on my screen time!! I feel like I already have so much time to do work and my hobbies now too :-)
bjerre this is awesome! it was super easy for me to get attached to it since i deal with photography, but unfortunately i started neglecting all of my other creative hobbies. i’m hoping this helps me get back into them :)
Now is a good time to get off. Even before they announced changes to their content moderation, I’ve felt my ”For You” recommendations starting to get weird. Also, it’s a bad sign when they’ve seen how X has played out and then Zuckerberg publicly states “We’re making Meta more like X.” Enough said. I’m out.
tbh i haven’t used it since 2016 and have never once had a regret about it. you can do it and it will vastly improve your self esteem.
also it seems like everything on there one way or another is structured to be a performance. i wonder if people still do things if it isn't for the sake of posting
carolinebreeden For me, I’ve posted about leaving not as more “content” but to encourage others to do the same. I’d been pretty unhappy on IG for awhile but stayed on to remain connected with some friends. The minute I saw a friend of mine post “I’m leaving,“ I was like Thank god, then I’m leaving too. By talking about it, even if it’s performative for some, I hope it encourages people to get off these major, algorithm-controlled platforms and try something different. It’s also encouraged me to exchange different contact info with online friends and acquaintance: websites, blogs, newsletters, emails, etc.
I hate instagram it turns me into someone im not. I used to love it, I considered it to be a safe space for someone like me. However these past years it feels like people are just there to brag and this underlying tone of competition of who can look the coolest. Instagram used to be fun and authentic now everything is catered and carefully curated it feels like people will stone you if you post a random picture of your dog in the living room or something idk. Nothing is real on that app.
evilfag dude. amen. i signed up for a silly fun time and pictures of people and things i love, not this weird competition that i don’t even think most people are aware they’re feeding into!!!
mattshawsome so awesome. i’m gonna be waiting for an update once you’ve had it for a little while!
i deleted a few days ago and sheeeeeesh the mental clarity returns quickly!!
Ugh I felt the same way. I deactivated my account months ago and haven’t missed it one bit.
