• nlm@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    Interesting!

    Sadly the only reason I’m on Instagram at all are family and friends… wish I could move them as well.

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      1 year ago

      Why not do both? And then be sure to casually ask “so what’s your Instagram and Pixelfed?” (Not on either, but I’ve been told this works).

      EDIT: I understand and sympathize with those who are trapped by Big Tech social media. It may not be realistic for you to leave Instagram, but you could do Pixelfed along with Instagram (and be sure to advertise your Pixelfed handle there, provided they don’t take down your account for doing so). Hopefully this will help to bring your family and friends over.

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        1 year ago

        Yeah, that could work. The “problem” though is that I mainly post on Instagram to keep in touch with friends and family.

        Not sure what I’d post on a network where no one I know is subscribing. It’s not like I’m a good photographer or anything.

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          1 year ago

          That’s the whole problem with any social app right. Would be so happy to ditch Whatsapp for better alternatives but what’s the point if no one I know is there.

          Glad you guys are here though :p

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            1 year ago

            Yeah. It’s easier to switch out reddit since that’s never really eas about the social aspect. I was only there for the customized feed of interesting topics.

            Seems I’m getting both that and a lot more social aspects over here. Feels like I’ve soon posted more here then I ever did on reddit.

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                1 year ago

                Yeah, same. Not creating all that many posts of my own, but still probably more than on reddit. At least if you count posts per unit of time :)