When most of your social circle exists on one platform, you tend to use that platform less for its specific features, and more because of the fact that all your friends are there. I don't personally use Instagram, and this is anecdotal information, but I know a lot of people who only use Instagram to see what their friends and family are up to, and to watch the occasional reel.
replyBut you're absolutely right about Instagram's evolution. It's crazy.
this is a very 21st century thing, the ability to know what everyone is doing at any time. extremely voyeuristic too.
replythe only social circle that truly matters is the geographically close one. no amount of E2EE or fancy chat app will replace being physically present.
First you said that people should use decentralized platforms. Now you acknowledge that there's nobody of value on those platforms so now you say people should stop wanting to connect in the first place.
replyI mean, okay? Next time just say social media is a cancer, and don't waste our time moving goal posts.