Anonymous wrote:I only post for my friends and artists and writers I admire. Why would anyone care about "followers" unless it was related to their job?

This. Some of us just genuinely don't have your attention-seeking, competitive worldview, OP.

Anonymous wrote:Huh? IG is basically for family to show each other pics of kids and family events. You are compelled to use it differently I suppose.

This.

I have a private account with just immediate/extended family and a handful of very close friends (lifelong).

Nobody thinks anyone is bragging. I get to see my cousins’ families, aunts/uncles, etc.

I get a million requests from acquaintances to follow me, I just ignore because it is just for family and those that truly love me.

Be happy you have a roof over your head, stop complaining and appreciate things you do have that many people don’t.

Posts like these are obnoxious

Anonymous wrote:I am poor. I share my art. There are nice communities of artists and designers on there. I don’t follow vapid, materialistic people.

That’s the reason why I’m On IG.

Please bring me up to speed like I am from another planet:

-Is Instagram an app that you need to download to follow someone?
- How exactly do you follow someone (the process)?
-What is instagram stories?

Hanging my head in shame.

Doesn’t have to be all lifestyle! IG is great if you enjoy photography or daily snapshots, but have other hobbies or interests other than trying to find a chic wardrobe or everything you eat or amazing home decor.

I like IG because so many of my friends have an it’s a great way to keep up with people. But I’m a pretty private person in my account is completely devoid of any identifying details. I don’t post my name, no photos of myself, husband or our baby. But I enjoy taking pictures of things I like around me: plants, my amazing garden, a pretty sunset, my adorable cat, cool things I bake. My friends comment on my photos but I also have made some anon online friends from posting. There are benefits even if you don’t want to last anything about your private life online.

I'm poor. I'm three paychecks away from not being able to pay rent on my shitty 1 bedroom apartment. I have Instagram and it's not about showing off. It's things I see that are funny or interesting or happy.

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Anonymous wrote:Delete instagram

It's bad for your mental health

ha! just today I was thinking how much I enjoy it and how relaxing it is. I follow national parks pages, travel pages, friends, and some pages that post inspiring quotes or pictures. I post mostly pictures with the kids, or occasional workout pictures, or pictures of something interesting from a walk or bike ride etc.

Yeah, I hate Facebook (and am not on it) but I can't get myself to quit Instagram even though it's owned by Facebook because my twice-daily scroll is sooooo relaxing. I am the same -- mostly follow photographers, museums, book stores and bibliophiles, plus some friends and family. I mute or unfollow anyone who makes me feel competitive or not good enough. But mostly I just look at photos of beautiful things and places, learn about books I haven't read yet, and check out photos of my sweet nephew who I almost never get to see in person.

I think a lot of people join IG and immediately follow a bunch of celebrities, influencers, and then friends from high school and college. That's a recipe for disaster. Who wants to look at photos of rich people's houses all day while sitting around at their high school reunion. Blech. Don't do this.

PP Here---I have the smallest apartment mentioned in this thread--less than 600 sq feet, but plenty of room to exercise--swing kettlebells, squat jumps, I have my bike on a trainer etc--I think it's more about the layout than the square footage.

Anonymous wrote:Delete instagram

It's bad for your mental health

ha! just today I was thinking how much I enjoy it and how relaxing it is. I follow national parks pages, travel pages, friends, and some pages that post inspiring quotes or pictures. I post mostly pictures with the kids, or occasional workout pictures, or pictures of something interesting from a walk or bike ride etc.

I only post for my friends and artists and writers I admire. Why would anyone care about "followers" unless it was related to their job?

Anonymous wrote:Delete instagram

It's bad for your mental health

+1
Stop trying to keep up with the Jones’s and get off it completely. It’s a massive time suck, with narcissism at its core.

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor only vacations to post pictures. She puts on her sexiest face with her kid in the background. No interest in enjoying the trip.

X10000

Anonymous wrote:My neighbor only vacations to post pictures. She puts on her sexiest face with her kid in the background. No interest in enjoying the trip.

I know a woman like this. She selects vacation destinations primarily for their "instagram worthiness". Though she gained a lot of weight when she had her kid and hasn't lost it, so she no longer posts vacation selfies.

(To be clear, not a criticism of her gaining weight -- I think she looks fine. But she obviously doesn't because the thirst trap photos have disappeared in favor of photos of her feet on the beach or landscapes.)

Delete instagram

It's bad for your mental health