Anyone else here deleted Instagram?

quinnmcd · 2020-10-09T12:14:56+00:00

This has nothing do with seduction, but I’ll allow it to stay because it’s important for people to realize the effects of social media on their mental health.

BarcaLiverpool · 2020-10-09T02:52:47+00:00

I first deleted Twitter because it was starting to affect my mental health. There’s a lot of toxic media on that app and it would make me feel resentment towards the world in an unhealthy way.

I then deleted Snapchat and Instagram because I was spending too much time on it.

This was all around August of 2019.

It’s been over a year I’ve been off of social media (besides Reddit)

I thought it was going to be more difficult but it turned out to be really easy. I do not miss it at all. It’s just something less that wasted your time.

I can say it was a lot easier to stay updated with friends but if they’re your true friends, they would text you or call you.

Life has been more enjoyable not having to worry about posting every single thing that happens in your life.

Not to mention the negative effects social media can have on self esteem. We live in a generation where people compare themselves way too often to others and that can make you feel like you’re not where you should be in life.

It also makes people become “fake” because social media is all an act and attempt to outshine everyone else and show off how “great” your life is going even tho in reality it probably isn’t.

Edit: I realized I didn’t relate it to the dating scene.

My opinion on it is you shouldn’t rely on social media to find partners. It’s all fake.

Social media mostly works for good looking people to get dates and slide into DMs. Plus you gotta remember that woman get a whole bunch of validation on there from guys trying to holler.

If you truly want to get a girl (or boy) grow some balls and cold approach. Woman (or men) will respect you more for it and it’ll make you stand out.

I gotta admit social media does make it easier to communicate since most of the young generation uses snap.

Im in my mid 20s and I had my fair share of social media experience so I know all the trends. But like I said it started messing with my mental health and I can genuinely say you’ll be better without it.

If social media doesn’t make you money or isn’t advancing your career, THEN YOU DON’T NEED IT.

Bullfrog_Superb · 2020-10-09T02:51:06+00:00

yup, deleted about a month ago. i would just scroll mindlessly for hours. I finally realized how i could use that time for so much better. screen time was averaging at about 6-8 hours a day and now it’s at 3 hours. y’all need to start realizing how much social media is consuming our lives, because it’s not gonna get any better from here.

InternationalBorder9 · 2020-10-09T03:12:18+00:00

Haven’t deleted it but just never use it.

Never was a big user in the first place but man that is like poison for your brain

GorodMatzu · 2020-10-09T03:10:41+00:00

Yeah, I also deleted: I uninstall it because it made me feel uncomfortable, ugly, social anxiety and much more bad things. Best decision of my life, so much happiness after getting rid of that shit.

Now I am thinking of deleting Reddit, but I am not sure.

codester3388 · 2020-10-09T04:53:31+00:00

I deleted all social media except Reddit and Twitter. Talking to randoms is much better than talking to people I know.

jacksh2t · 2020-10-09T07:15:16+00:00

Instagram is a pretty good dating app if u know the game

Pringles__ · 2020-10-09T08:35:24+00:00

I hid everything on my Facebook account and just use it to chat with friends. I don't use it as an "attention whoring" platform. I don't check what happens on Facebook, only my notifications because there are groups that are important there. I also use Messenger to keep in touch with friends.
I deleted Snapchat and Instagram recently.
I never used Twitter.

On my phone, I only have Messenger and Whatsapp installed. Facebook and Reddit I only check them on my computer.

I don't know if I should get rid of Reddit. I have always liked being in an internet community to share my point of view on multiple subjects and read other point of views. I also managed to get a fluent English thanks to that (I'm Belgian). I find Reddit valuable, even if I'm still spending time here.

EziAuti · 2020-10-09T06:28:38+00:00

Deleted it in a month, didn't even like it a bit. Felt like another place where I have to prove that I'm worth something and not having followers made it worse. It's been 3 years since I last used it. It also creates an interest in the mind of your date cause she can't get to know you without you telling her.

DirtyLickins · 2020-10-09T11:37:30+00:00

Massive difference. I used to drool over all those sexy Instagram models, thinking when will my time come, to be with them. Deleted Instagram for 6 months, before reinstalling it again. Now when I look at these models, they barely catch my attention. I automatically give zero fucks about them, and would think twice if they wanted to be with me now. Basically, it has changed my perspective from idolising beauty to idolising personality. Hot sluts don't intimidate me anymore. Uninstalling it again, just to keep this feeling and mindset with me forever. Acting against this achieved mindset by mindlessly scrolling through instagram again I believe would destroy it.

Aspanu24 · 2020-10-09T02:46:53+00:00

It’s a huge waste of time. I’m off Facebook and leaving it completely soon

roadhead_jury · 2020-10-09T02:54:19+00:00

I did about a week ago! I made my account 4 years ago. I’m beginning to kind of feel antsy and bored without it, though. Part of me feels left out from everything. I’ll pick up my phone and unlock it, and then I’ll stare at the screen for a few seconds before putting it away because I don’t have anything to check anymore. But at the same time, I had a lot of anxiety about having an online presence. Something about it made me feel so out of control and worried.

2020-10-09T03:35:49+00:00

Yes. Didn’t want my ex- and my current GF to become aware of each other.

2020-10-09T02:42:07+00:00

LuciidEnigma · 2020-10-09T04:19:17+00:00

Deactivated mine... Won't be activating it until I reach my ideal self physically because mentally I'm already growing and liking where I am in the head. I have another instagram but I use that to post anime fights. You don't have to delete it (unless you want to (￣ω￣;) but if you don't want to delete my advice is just follow things that you are interested in don't stay on the app for too long and that's it basically... And if you're using it to get women two words..

Good Luck

2020-10-09T09:54:53+00:00

Deleted Facebook and Instagram 4-5 months but the world hasn't ended.

2020-10-09T06:17:43+00:00

I'm 27 and never had Instagram and proud of it lol
I've never felt like I was missing out on anything. Only once my friend said there was a good climbing community on there which made me think I might get it to log climbing practices. Butt I thought naaahh. It's enough work just scheduling it into my calendar and committing to actually do the work. Adding the flair to Instagram would decrease my motivation to show it off IRL as well

throwaway_ind1 · 2020-10-09T06:51:10+00:00

never got on ;).

kyledontcare · 2020-10-09T10:27:43+00:00

Instagram is boring. Did away with it a long time ago. I'd suggest Twitter, too.

2020-10-09T11:27:39+00:00

I deleted instagram and twitter three days ago, i feel a bit weird but in the end i have more free time and less stress somehow.

damianowski90 · 2020-10-09T13:29:50+00:00

Unplug from the matrix

DubDeuceInThisBih · 2020-10-09T14:38:38+00:00

Always best to approach in person. Probably a lot safer too. Dudes get got on them apps all the time. Either she's fatter in person, or all the way to being set up for robbery. It's a tempting thought at times, but no thanks.

SushiSuki · 2020-10-09T07:54:31+00:00

My first account was permanently disabled by the authorities cuz I was very notorious and reported multiple times. I started another one but got reported again and I got bored af and decided to quit. Then I saw the cultured degenerates on reddit. And here I am now, having fun with depressed people like myself.

2020-10-09T03:58:15+00:00

I haven’t deleted it I still keep it just because my cousins/relatives pester me to at least have an account but I basically never use it. I know better than to go down that rabbit hole.

Plus Instagram is just lame dude I don’t understand the point of it, is there anything on there that you can’t already do on Facebook?

HimD98 · 2020-10-09T04:09:56+00:00

I still keep it, but I use a time limit, 15 minutes between all social media apps (facebook, instagram, snapchat, etc.)

swardhan · 2020-10-09T04:12:46+00:00

Didn't really delete cause I don't post and really use it. But I started to realise that by seeing other people's lives, I was undermining my own life.

Don't need to really have a look. I didn't delete my insta just uninstalled the app and I use it once a week or so using my browser.

Worked like a charm.

-"Be better than you were the last second."

Kittyfuckmeow · 2020-10-09T04:28:46+00:00

I also got off all social media. I noticed I was wasting a lot of time. It was also negatively impacting my self esteem and mood. Sounds a bit silly, but I couldn't control it so I just shut it down.

ufmraq · 2020-10-09T04:30:49+00:00

Yes, i had a long time ago. It was like a addiction to me because of meme, meme sharing and stories therefore time consuming and wastage. Now i only operate and follow those accounts who add some value in me and my life also as i am in shortage of time mostly so i literally use this app now only for work or for messages to my inbox.

2020-10-09T04:34:20+00:00

I kept mine but deleted all my followers and stuff. I just use it to keep memories, so I don’t overload my phone with picture

2020-10-09T05:05:09+00:00

Deactivated Facebook and just don't go on Instagram or social media like I used to. I keep it cause it's nice to see friends stories but I don't check it often.

barooka · 2020-10-09T05:19:47+00:00

Even better, use Instagram to follow your heroes. Start with David Goggins. Every post of his brightness my mood and ups my rep count

cookiesforwookies69 · 2020-10-09T05:55:55+00:00

And then theres me who can just not go on the app without needing to delete it.

Idk I feel like some kids who grew up with this technology have gotten addicted to it because it's all they know.

(This is also why comedians and public figures have been scrambling to get an online presence with lots of content for the last 5-8 years. TV is all but dead. Comedy Central which I grew up watching is actually dead now.)

dentodili · 2020-10-09T06:41:17+00:00

Let's all go back to custom self-made myspace pages! I still got mine!

2020-10-09T07:18:57+00:00

Yuh I deleted my Facebook a month ago and my IG soon after. I realised that they don’t offer me any value. I have no real friends to connect with on there, and I can focus on my work rather than procrastinating. Have no regrets.

lanababyyyyy · 2020-10-09T07:19:41+00:00

Me ! I deleted it two years ago . Peaceful life 💞

mlgpc1 · 2020-10-09T07:52:22+00:00

Never had it. Never will.

mcgfs · 2020-10-09T08:05:37+00:00

I removed all my pictures and stopped following everyone who try to seem "perfect". So i still use it for sports, humor etc. For me i had a hard time feeling good about just staying at home relaxing, been 3 weeks now i kind of feel better just chilling at home doing my own thing.

sneakyhog · 2020-10-09T08:33:35+00:00

Yup. Tho I temporarily disable it for a month once in a while instead of deleting it permanently but whenever I do, I legit have zero distraction and positive mindset.

Instagram and Twitter are cancer

BrexFlexx · 2020-10-09T08:47:08+00:00

Yes I did, but not necessarily for seduction purposes. It’s just a place full of fake people, spam bots and ads

VojvodaSrpski · 2020-10-09T08:52:10+00:00

I deleted it years ago, but now when I actually have something to show and know how to use it properly, I’m back. It’s the best dating app ever created.

2020-10-09T09:05:04+00:00

Did it 2 month ago. Best decision I've ever made

Teamtoast · 2020-10-09T09:07:35+00:00

Whilst I don’t own insta.. I think in this day and age you need ‘some’ social media profile, that holds good pictures of you and shows that you have a decent amount of friends.

You don’t have to post on it, or use it.. but it’s good for social proof

jones4thepeeps · 2020-10-09T09:08:26+00:00

I like Instagram. I get what you mean but I just post whatever the fuck I want to on my page.

TheGuitto · 2020-10-09T09:09:50+00:00

Good timing with the post.

I deleted it about 7 days ago again. I deleted it before for a few months and then went back to it but it did nothing good for me.

So much better without it

alwayswandering89 · 2020-10-09T09:15:47+00:00

Yes I have over a year ago, because it changed me as a person, someone that I didn’t like of who I was becoming, it was a sort of relief to get rid of it.

Got married in 2019 and realised my husband used Instagram to connect with his friends but also made ALOT of female friends. Of which there was no filter. It was an addiction to him, on our honeymoon he was glued to it. The last year or so has been an absolute challenge.

trishlcn · 2020-10-09T09:22:05+00:00

Yep! Deleted Instagram 5 months ago and I don’t regret it at all :) My mental health was already in a bad place at that time, but getting off most social media apps helped out A LOT. Definitely a good wake up call and I feel refreshed ever since.

VDKay · 2020-10-09T09:22:18+00:00

Instagram is a tool. Nobody is forcing you to use it of course. On the other hand, because the vast majority is using it (and most girls LOOOOVE it), if you use it correctly, it can become a powerful tool. If you are active and have more than few thousand followers, your profile will stand-out and this gives you social value in the same manner as going into a club and be seen greeting everyone, or in the same manner as wearing stylish clothes. For better or worse, high follower count is recognized as high social value nowadays. Can you be successful in terms of dating/flirting without stylish clothes? Most probably yes, but having them is an additional boost. Same thing with Instagram.

Beyond social value and/or mindless scrolling however, social media facilitate one further need which is "connection". Connection includes instant messaging and staying connected with people you know (getting life updates, etc.). Instant messaging is simple. If you have the app, you can use it to exchange messages. If not, you have to find another way around using another app for example. So, having said app just gives you flexibility. Staying connected is equally important. If I had 2 relatives, one connected with social media and one without, and I saw them few years later, I would immediately be able recognize the one with whom I was connected over, say, Instagram and probably have more things to talk about than the one who was completely off my radar for so long.

In the end, you have to weight the pros and cons of having/maintaining a specific social media profile. If you are going to invest in it and make it a tool to boost your social value, it may be worth it. Otherwise, you have to weight between the communication flexibility it offers vs the burden of mindless scrolling.

Twobithatter · 2020-10-09T09:42:08+00:00

I did that for a few month and then went back and cleaned it up. I unfollowed all the girls I didn’t know, meme pages that were retarded/ ad pages for girls, and just kept friends or hobby related pages. I like this for now because I feel like I’m not consuming stupid shit or having my expectations altered by some fake insta model who looks nothing like her pics

2020-10-09T09:44:09+00:00

I deleted my main acc, but I still have a "bot" account, with a random profile picture. I only follow celebrities or organizations, I have 0 followers and I don't follow any of my RL friends. It's only here if someone links an IG account somewhere and I want to look at it for a quick scroll. And only on PC, I don't have the app on my phone.

aestheticbody · 2020-10-09T09:58:43+00:00

I deleted 3 years ago and if i like someone i talk to him face to face and take a number this is improve my social skills and network u should try

MiraCalian · 2020-10-09T11:56:40+00:00

I deleted mine after watching the social dilemma on Netflix. I instantly felt all of my insecurities vanish. It honestly felt like a rock had been lifted off of my shoulders. I realise the toxicity of social media the more I stay on it. The most toxic of all is Instagram and Facebook I think. I still use Tiktok, Reddit and Pinterest but those feel like spaces filled with people who understand and where I can truly be myself, so it isn’t toxic at all I think, for me personally. There has to be a reason as to why suicide rates climbed after the introduction of social media. Our phones control our lives and we measure our worth by looking at what other people own or have achieved. It’s so gross. I literally felt used and abused by Instagram, which sounds a bit silly to say out loud.

sushantarsenal · 2020-10-09T13:04:14+00:00

I stopped using that shit app 4 months ago. I don't wanna know where some chick I don't even know goes to swim, what that chick eats for breakfast, where she goes for shopping. Good for nothing.

masterflesh · 2020-10-09T13:41:20+00:00

FUCK INSTAGRAM SHIT IS EVIL ALGORITHMS CONTROLLING YOUR BEHAVIOR LIKE PAVLOVS DAWG EVIL SHIT BRO

twistedpicture · 2020-10-09T15:16:56+00:00

Their as in the women you're trying to seduce?

emilykuzh7 · 2020-10-09T15:17:56+00:00

I delete Instagram for a few months to cleanse and help me rid of my FOMO. Then I download it again for. a month and realize I hate it. I also like people not knowing what I’m doing. I don’t like thinking that I’m doing something and someone is on my profile looking at my photos.

throwawayofc1112 · 2020-10-09T15:47:27+00:00

Haven’t deleted it, but fuck that shit. I still have an account but rarely ever post. I have maybe 5 posts total from the last 5 years. I don’t even have a profile picture. You can tell by looking at my account that I must be a loser. I’m mostly a lurker on insta, but man that app infuriated me.

distractasaurus · 2020-10-09T16:59:00+00:00

Two months ago I deleted all social media apps off my phone (aside from Reddit as I don’t spend hours on it). I wear an Apple watch and you literally graph the positive change in my stress and heartbeat. I completely forget those even exist until someone brings them up in conversation. I’ve now gotten more accomplished than I have in years due to my lack of doom scrolling. Since I’m so much more calm, I’ve also now as of this month stopped drinking and started meditating. I’ve tried so many other times, but I attribute my ability to pick this up now to my lowered general stress. It’s easier to do it because my stress level is so much lower. Highly recommend it. It’ll improve your love a ton.

2020-10-09T17:34:07+00:00

Instagram is just a show app. Where you either get jealous of others growth or waste most of your day doing that.

What I believe is that you don't need Instagram for connecting with your friends and family, you know the real soul to soul connection.

Instagram is mostly for celebrities and models who have to showcase their work/body/products. If you're a student you don't need Instagram at all.

If you are a student, all you need is a pen and a notebook to be creative and a GURU to teach you moral values and bless you with knowledge.

DeyVonte99 · 2020-10-09T17:38:56+00:00

Nah cuz it’s the only way I know how to promote my art and business. And I like having a place to put pictures of myself so I can remind myself on rainy days that I’m more than just what happens to me

Jimmy281 · 2020-10-09T18:24:18+00:00

I deleted all that bullshit (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat) as a New Year's resolution. Don't miss them. If someone wants to talk, they have my number.

EZ-Pizza · 2020-10-09T18:48:20+00:00

I don't understand people's fascination with deleting their social media accounts. I could understand if their reasoning was online privacy, and wanting to limit the data they share, but every time I hear the reason why, it's because "I was using it too much and realized it's just pointless/toxic" ...so then just don't use it? This is coming from a guy who has the worst impulse control of anyone I know lol. I still have Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, etc, and the only one I find myself waisting time on is Reddit.

2020-10-09T02:56:19+00:00

Never had one.

rawbface · 2020-10-09T10:22:50+00:00

What's this have to do with seduction?

You can just use instagram for its intended purpose, posting photos and following your interests.

You don't need to cultivate followers yourself, and you don't need to "slide into" anyone's DM's.

Pijacquet · 2020-10-09T02:20:00+00:00

I actually created one like three weeks ago. I talk to 2 friends on it and like art and bunny pics mainly. I have no idea how to use or in seduction-related ways tbh.

unappreciated69 · 2020-10-09T06:08:08+00:00

Yup out with the old in with the new

2020-10-09T06:20:35+00:00

Deleted 3 years ago I’m happy man

Copperstoner · 2020-10-09T07:14:40+00:00

Nah, I have a good Portfolio and I additionally use it to stay in contact with people I met while I was travelling.

nnddcc · 2020-10-09T09:24:29+00:00

Is this because you just watched Social Dilemma on Netflix?

What's the context?

donaldduck2395 · 2020-10-09T09:34:23+00:00

Never made one in the first place. Is it worth making?

Miss_Okoth · 2020-10-09T09:45:55+00:00

I started off with facebook... Hopefully I get to instagram because my addiction is taking a toll on me.

bugoscsiga · 2020-10-09T09:53:45+00:00

Nah, but I don't look into it either. Feels like scrolling through Reddit is more productive.

enlightnedentity05 · 2020-10-09T10:09:35+00:00

Yes. Deleted it 2 months back after using it for 2 years and filling myself with intoxication. Planning to not use it again.

Also, I'm thinking to delete my LinkedIn profile with 10000+ connections as well. I've realised all the Indians there are just following the Western corporate culture of sugarcoating and giftwrapping vacuum. It's pretentious nature is not helpful for my self esteem. Corporates with all their money highlight their PR on that platform leading the other so called influencers doing the same and creating a mess of content with toxicity for individuals seeking true meaning to networking.

I'll surely like to see views about that.

omicron01 · 2020-10-09T10:13:01+00:00

Friends and Colleagues called me weirdo because I've mentioned them that I am against all those social media platforms and it is pissing me off all the time.

Since 3 Years I don't use Instagram,Snapchat or other shit and you know what? I'm proud of myself. And I also learned that to not care what other people mention about me because of that

jitendra_nirnejak · 2020-10-09T10:18:09+00:00

Not deleted, using mindfully now.

No more scrolling through useless content

bumblebritches57 · 2020-10-09T10:18:33+00:00

What game do you mean?

2020-10-09T12:00:31+00:00

I have. It’s on my phone now. I’ll delete it soon, but I’ve cut my time on it a lot. Screen time widget helps!

It’s really nice not having to worry about entertaining followers or trying to build it up. Sucks just as much wanting to look up what people are up to. Especially if you need to just forget them.

Cordk17 · 2020-10-09T12:06:53+00:00

Am I the only one that doesn’t have toxic shit on there feed or doesn’t use social media to connect with others? I used it for inspiration and to see creativity.

If you look at my Instagram it’s all art post and a few animal ones...

That being said I’ve already deleted my main account months ago and only had 100 friends from high school. Then made a new account so I would have no one following me.

threetiiimes · 2020-10-09T12:08:21+00:00

Same that apps been creepy asf for months now, same thing with twitter

NerfHerder456 · 2020-10-09T12:23:00+00:00

I deleted it to study for a tech certification because I realized I would waste hours just scrolling and check the clock like whoa The only reason I jump on from time to time is maintain a social media presence (since that’s real life now) since I’m writing a book and even agents look at your followers 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️so if you’re ever wondering why a trash book/movie/music exists it’s because followers= fans and entertainment industry is all about zero risk

2020-10-09T12:24:59+00:00

Reddit has better memes than instagram.

majesticjohnson13 · 2020-10-09T12:33:40+00:00

I have Instagram but only for vehicles

calgarytouvic · 2020-10-09T12:59:44+00:00

I deleted all of social media a year and a half ago. Now, I’m doing better with all aspects of my life (especially with girls)

kneecolelm · 2020-10-09T12:59:46+00:00

Haven’t deleted IG, but spending less and less time on it. Mostly use mine for ‘photography’ purposes, I like taking pictures and having a platform to post them is cool. I also mostly follow photographers. IG is honestly super toxic, so much of it is so superficial and fake. Don’t blame you for deleting it.

I also have Facebook but only for the benefits of messenger and staying in touch with family. I don’t scroll through it, and don’t even have the app on my phone.

Don’t have Twitter, or Snap. Mostly Reddit for me!

arthurtex06 · 2020-10-09T13:21:07+00:00

Never had IG, and probably never will!

Nighthaven- · 2020-10-09T13:34:42+00:00

Meh.
Practically your fault. Stop following friends that you Envy in a miserable way. Rather follow:
- Things that inspire you.
- Things that you find fun/ cute/ creative.
- People/ things you like.
- Things you like to pursue.

IG can be much more different than other social media if you want it to be.

Vast_Ad_1034 · 2020-10-09T13:38:41+00:00

I disagree, but I understand the lack of productivity by mindlessly scrolling all day. There are a lot of fake people on there, but it's a good way to still connect with my family and friends. What I do is take the app off my phone (not delete my profile) during work hours and focus on my work.

erect_sean · 2020-10-09T13:51:33+00:00

Not playing the game with their rules? If you’re talking about validation that happens on instagram and off. Girls get simps everywhere they go. To bring it back to dating this makes it easier to stand out by just not bring a simp and working on yourself. Insta isn’t the issue here

MyNameIsLord · 2020-10-09T14:25:15+00:00

I deleted Facebook and Instagram after watching The Social Dilemma on Netflix, but man, Reddit is the another problem in itself...

lemonhae · 2020-10-09T14:50:36+00:00

Deactivated mine 2 months ago. Definitely helped me to focus more on my goals and improving myself. Not seeing these “feel good” and “good life” posts really stopped me from comparing myself to anybody. It helped me also filter out who are my real friends. So far I’m liking how it’s affecting my life, I can see myself not activating it anymore.

SeniorVeiga · 2020-10-09T14:51:15+00:00

I remember back in 2017 when I had Instagram that I went with a photographer to gardens and beaches only for uploading it on Instagram.

That was the year of my life that I had more sex, about 12 girls in a year with only 17 years, that Was fucking crazy. But also, the consequences of that were that my principles and family were apart and I didn't give a fuck about the person who I Was talking.

About a month ago, after 2 years without Instagram, I came back and the best trick that I can give you is, use it with moderation: I uninstall it every day from 12 a.m. to 9.a.m. of the next day, and I only use it about 20 minutes.

So, I can only use it 3 hours a day, and I have my relationships more fluid

Soya_Soeye · 2020-10-09T14:54:50+00:00

I only delete Instagram when I start getting addicted to it after a few weeks I reinstall it and use it in moderation.

paulk1 · 2020-10-09T14:57:46+00:00

I didn’t delete it. I “reprogrammed” it.

Went on a purge removing people I didn’t care about.

Then unfollowed anyone who kept putting up posts that I didn’t care about.

I only allow notifications of new messages, turned off EVERYTHING else.

I refuse to post anything but stories. I like that feature: it’s not permanent, no like counters, and any “comments” become direct messages which feels a lot more “social”.

Right now, I can have like 5 stories popped up when I check it, knock through them really fast to see what my close friends are up to. Maybe send them a message and start a conversation. But my feed is empty. Maybe 2 new posts a day. After that, there’s nothing so I get bored and leave the app. It’s great!

WilsonMichael81 · 2020-10-09T14:58:55+00:00

I deleted everything and it’s really freed me. Be warned though, women aren’t too keen on this as they believe not having social media means you’re trying to hide something

dang3r_muffin · 2020-10-09T15:08:30+00:00

Been off of it for a couple years, can confirm it's a better way of life.

Also, in terms of dating, I haven't run into many issues without having it. Usually when I meet someone, and we get to that topic I let them know I don't use social media and it turns into a conversation about that topic. I've had girls tell me it's a breath of fresh air etc.

It allowed me to focus more on what I was doing in the moment, and also pick up more books and start reading etc.

TommyD411 · 2020-10-09T15:54:29+00:00

Deleted in 2018 and never looked back. Couldn’t be happier away from the endless scrolling and narcissistic rabbit holes I found myself in. My GF now is on it frequently and I can’t help but cringe on what’s on her timeline.

2020-10-09T16:24:21+00:00

Twitter is 100% the worst. Anywhere that the far left and the far right congregate is bad for you.

TBRays2020 · 2020-10-09T16:27:23+00:00

Deleted it about two years ago and don’t regret it at all. Would scroll for hours and just compare yourself to others. Really doesn’t help build confidence or bring about anything positive in my opinion.

v_ren111 · 2020-10-09T16:30:50+00:00

Yeh I deleted some days back...Now I have more time for my work... Using time instead of endless scrolling..

zzzperson · 2020-10-09T16:49:24+00:00

Don't really it's that bad, and don't having it doesn't make you a better person instantly

HotGlueGun2 · 2020-10-09T17:05:05+00:00

Don't do rash things like delete social media. Just don't use it. Use it as a tool of your own disposal. You should see things like social media or anything you're potentially looking to eliminate as "how can I take advantage of this?"

2020-10-09T17:21:34+00:00

Oh dude, I fucked Facebook off, I fcked Insta off its pointless! I wish I wish my sisters could see this post and these comments! Especially the youngest one as I fear for her with her attitudes, views and general outlook on life and being liked it fucking scares me🙄

ahmed_shahid6677 · 2020-10-09T17:26:19+00:00

Just now I deleted Instagram immediately 🤣

Ioscar95 · 2020-10-09T17:32:25+00:00

You can use Instagram as a tool. Use it to your advantage, don't let it use you.

-nicks · 2020-10-09T18:30:29+00:00

The perfect solution is to delete and stay away from it, but my daily average is 3 mins so I feel like I can control myself - I'm more addictive to Reddit actually but I'm trying to be on a healthy level here as well. Of course, it's very important to understand that these are fake worlds and don't believe what you see. We're all addicted to these bubbles which are separate us to different delutions.

I highly recommend Netflix's new documentary, The social dilemma, where they summed up how these platforms changed our lifes in the last 5-10 years and what consequences we have to face.

tituspullo367 · 2020-10-09T18:35:20+00:00

Yes 100%

Ryaan200 · 2020-10-09T18:43:07+00:00

Yeah I did too

notwhitechoco · 2020-10-09T19:07:18+00:00

yeah, went off all social media around december of last year

atx620 · 2020-10-09T19:31:01+00:00

I am a photographer and use Instagram to show my work to attract new models, so I don't see myself deleting the app. However, I don't lurk on IG at all. Only to check in on people liking my posts. Deactivated Facebook in June. Do not miss it at all. Was originally going to do a trial run of no FB until after the election, but now I am 100% at peace with it being permanent. I use Twitter as more of a news ticker to get information in real time. Rarely post. That being said, I may be using it much less after the election. I am on it too much. Never got into Snap Chat. Maybe I'm too old.

WussPoppin93 · 2020-10-09T20:02:58+00:00

Yeah i deleted instagram and facebook.. i kept snapchat but we’ll see

Shieldless_One · 2020-10-09T20:05:26+00:00

To play devils advocate, instagram can be useful if used with some discipline imo. I think it was Gary V that said something about social media that changed my perspective on it. He said you should think of it as a sort of resume for your lifestyle. Most people use it mindlessly but if you use to advertise your business, goals, dreams, passions, or some high value lifestyle it can be beneficial for networking and seduction.

Khuteh · 2020-10-09T21:59:36+00:00

I signed up to instagram in 2012. I have yet to post or browse it.

ausplaya10 · 2020-10-10T00:44:14+00:00

I’ve been off of social media for the past 5 months and life has been amazing. I will say that if you quit social media you will have to replace it with real life interactions or a healthy, equivalent spike of dopamine. It’s not as if I’m running to download Instagram every time I’m bored but it’s forced me to find old fashioned ways to enjoy people and life.

A whole lot of mental clutter has been lifted off my shoulders and the initial urge to be social irl jumps up really high. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to take care of their mental health and be successful in real life... because the internet is simply a mask.

2020-10-10T01:16:16+00:00

I did it a little over a year ago... too much time spent and too much drama for me. Don’t miss it at all.

Andrew9th · 2020-10-10T01:31:26+00:00

What do u mean by "their rules"? Rules by whom?

AffirmativePeace · 2020-10-11T03:47:55+00:00

🙋🏼‍♀️

Ladahlen · 2020-10-16T04:43:59+00:00

Personally deleted mine. It’s been a little over a week now and I find myself doing more. When I went hiking the other day I never once took out my phone and used my camera for my photos. When I was watching the sunset I just saw dozens of people with their phones out. It made me realize how with platforms such as Instagram people don’t really live in the moment anymore. They just crave validation.

Pashindia · 2020-10-09T04:03:34+00:00

I did. Because it's full of nudity and everything looks perfect there. Come on we are humans we all have imperfections. I am done seeing so called Instagram s**** calling themselves influencers as if they are Gandhi.

phenibutabuser · 2020-10-09T18:31:01+00:00

no i cold dm a lot of girls on ig and meet them in real life sure u could cold approach but i hardly meet super attractive girls in person at the stores my standard is pretty high instagram is way easier to just find them

Title	Anyone else here deleted Instagram?
Author	PM_ME_UR_SOCKS_GIRL
Upvotes	620
Comments	199
Date	October 9, 2020 2:17 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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