Instagram waste of time

Never had it but deleted my FB after having the account for ten years. I miss it but I won't go back. My rule for myself is that I will never use any platform with "likes" and an algorithmic feed. That combination is psychic poison. I even feel the "like" feature on this site isn't very good for me but without the algorithmic feed it's not too bad.

 

I'll be Honest, I actually miss MySpace and I'd join MySpace if someone was willing to bring it back again yet with only 7 million users there is absolutely no way its going to come back. Looking back MySpace was better than FaceBook and FaceBook may be too big to fall to a future version. Btw the best Alternative to Instagram in my opinion that keeps your privacy as well shows your pictures at their original size is Flickr.

 

Oh I deleted Instagram (having just tried to spell it as Instergram, I have to say, I'm surprised at how long its been) back in June. I still check on it, occasionally, with my laptop for about 1 minute a month, just checking my messages - as usual, nothing, but I don't want to cut off an old friend by accident. I do miss it, in a way, it was fun, staying up till half 11, in a big group chat, making new mates who lived nearby.
But, that was a child's pleasure, and one I'm happy to have moved away from. I'll take looking after myself rather than having a brief moment of stupid pleasure these days - and getting up early and keeping fit make me feel better, anyway.
I suppose one could argue that it's a shame not to be able to meet new people - but that's down to location and personal preference. I do not find many people interesting, and so now I just have a small groupchat with my close mates.

 

you are based and red pilled to the max. i feel you so much bro... i tried discord, its the same old story. I was just seeking some connection, wanting to talk to ppl or girls, but it just leaves me unfulfilled, lonely, depressed, addicted, desperate...

Someone told me "discord just ends up making you feel more empty"

 

why did you like myspace better if i may ask? I was still a kid when myspace was popular, i heard about it, but never used it. By the time i was 12 or so, facebook had taken the throne

 

im just like you man. The best thing to do is cut it off entirely if its going against your conscience
i had to delete discord recently after feeling the same uncomfortable way. And people show everything they do especially on snapchat, its honestly pathetic. They just want to be validated. It only leaves you unfulfilled doing that anyway, bc you spend more time focusing on recording whatever it is you are doing instead of being in the moment and actually enjoying it

most social media is degenerate and does the opposite of what its supposed to do: keep us together

its just so unfulfilling. it increases those deadly sins: lust, envy, greed, ego
what a relief to be free from it

 

Yeah same for chats like telegram or whatsapp, but if you enter in a site and it is full of people that express their ego and go at like-contentment hunting, your experience is ruined. For forums like this is different, because everyone here have something that unite us (Our addiction, disgust for Pornography, ecc..) and people focus on help others and seek for help. Despite there is some exceptions of course......

 

You're very much correct, Sir, but, if I may defend Discord for a second, it's not the worst of all the social medias. I joined a server from the outdoors board of a certain Mongolian basket weaving forum last October, and it's actually quite friendly. Everyone takes the piss out of each other, shares comfy stories and generally gets along like a house on fire. Next week I actually plan on meeting up with some of them for a weekend of camping. I do not say this to rub salt into your pain, but to remind you of hope. If you can find a genuine, friendly server where there are say maybe 50 people max and people start to know each other, you can make some good online friends. If that goes well, maybe you'll make some offline friends too. Of course, I stress part of the reason for this is that we all come from the same nation and have a shared interest (namely camping/hiking/going outdoors) and so have that shared mentality and love which so unites us. If you have any hobbies, I say to hold out hope - you could find an interesting and fun group yet.

 

Feels good to delete that crap. I deleted Instagram, FB and basically anything I have a account where I can access “hot” women or models. It’s greatly improved my mental well-being, but it’s still rather timid tbh.

I’m finding I have a lot of time on my hands, so you’ll need to find something to compensate so you don’t fall back and relapse. Don’t fill it with P, fill it with something worthwhile like a hobby, socialising or extra work/study.

 

Insta is a bullshit , I was tired of wasting my time and getting stupid urges, Also I was tired of the friends group which used to send erotic stuff to look cool .

 

Not a part of instagram, facebook or any social media besides Youtube. Instagram is the worst. Egos, egos and once more... EGOS.

 

hey man, I struggle with youtube too. I took a break from IG when 2021 started. tho I have logged in a few times after that when I needed my friends photos to make memes and stuff lol. I dont think I ll quit IG forever tho, I like photography, videography, making short music covers , and drawing and I feel IG is indeed a best platform to share it all cause the hashtags work so great.
you got any pointers for staying off yt?? I watch informative videos often, science channels and biology channels but too much of that is bad too. I tried disabling the app but i ended up using it on my browser. Now I ve installed it again and tho I wanna kill the habbit I dont wanna run from it...any tips bro?

 

YouTube is a waste of time and I cannot delete it. (-_-)

 

well you can block it

 

you can disable the app, and you can set up vpns that block youtube. I personally use safesurfer which great! it used to be free, but i dont know if it is now..( I still use it on my old account but my new account doesnt have all the features)

But i suggest you dont disable youtube, nor block porn, Its a good idea to have a wall of protection but we gen z peeps can get around all of that easily.. I ve been there myself a thousand times, even did so the last time i relapsed. You think you are protected by that wall so you constantly lean against it and try to find loopholes. I practice meditation and mindfulness now so that I can control my usage on my own without any external help. I think thats much efficient in the long run. Goodluck brother!

 

I used to have it but I also deleted it. I believe it's a form of MKultra or at the very least Psyops and I can't stand Mark Noseberg. I am better off.

 

I deleted my YouTube account. Only on Facebook to keep the wife happy but I never post or go on. IG mostly for music but I will tell you I’m addicted to news and other forums. I plan to unplug and get into my Bible and the only news I see will see will be with my two eyes and ears. Go take a walk get some fresh air see that the world is okay.

 

Well, how I see things is simple. That's just my opinion so keep in mind that it might not be absolutely true.
Thing is... Pretty much everyone who has a huge follower base on instagram is trying SOOOOOO HARD to look perfect. They put on a make-up, put on of course, filters, play with lights etc.
They're building an illusion for others and themselves that they are this "perfect someone" It gets in your head, you know.
You have so many people commenting your pics, liking them. They show you that "instagram love" or basically what you've been seeking for this all time - attention. You get that attention, you're getting those heart emojis, likes, those kind words, that glittery shit.
I personally know a girl or two who just can't stop thinking about themselves as someone whos all so important and sexy. I mean yeah, when they put on make-up they look good... But without it? Oof, thats a big oof.
So they have this illusion in their heads that they get from instagram. "Oh, you're my cutie" or "Hey there (insert some fake compliment)" or "(Insert any ego boosting comment here)"
They're being told that they are this, they are that and you know... They get used to it. Sometimes it's not even true but they're living with it like it's the ultimate truth. Their eyes are full of dust and they blindly believe that crap. And same with fitness industry "superheroes" who are on steroids, who torture themselves for good looks. Millions like their content, millions say millions of things and insanity begins. It's those numbers. The more you get, the better you feel and money isnt even the worst of them. It's likes, it's followers. They try so hard for such useless numbers just so they can get their egos boosted. They feel great when millions follow them, when they get so much attention.
That is one of the reasons why I hate IG. It's glittery bullshit. Slick Nick with a tiny dick will look absolutely different in real life than on instagram. People can't accept themselves for who they REALLY ARE on instagram.