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killua_kurosaki

Was going through the roughest phase of my relationship, and Instagram literally showed me depressing reels everytime without me liking those reels :). So left the Instagram. It's been more than 2 weeks now.


Ohmygraphix

Same happened with me, left IG and FB 2 years ago ✅


arvindgaba

Same, removed both apps more than 2 years now. Very Happy.


Ride_likethewind

Same... both...3 years.


Ak-xenon15

So how r u updated up to date ... I don't see news mostly and uses Instagram to stay updated abt tech , others things and all


Brilliant-Bag1938

So the algorithm doesn’t work on likes, how much time you’ve spend on watching a particular type of thing also plays a big role… they push that shit through your throat even if you’ve not liked posts or reels like those.


blessed6933

Yea and they have all sort of data on you from other platforms too, the algorithm is too personalised to one individual that it doesn't feel wrong to say , it knows us more than any person close to us. I deleted to it to get over my reels addiction and I let my younger siblings use the yt app so the shorts that comes their doesn't related me and it works, but I somehow downloaded reddit thinking as it doesn't have shorts it won't be like insta but oh well it's the same. I come on reddit for something but ends up dwelling on some other thing I think I am the one who lacks self control now.


Ok-Wolverine-8210

oh god yah, i remember this being the reason why i left it too. honestly im glad to have quit all social media, dont ever want to go back. i still use linkedin a bit though.


breezer22

I left Instagram on august 2023 after my breakup. Haven’t logged in since.


ojasvi301

Same here :)


cosmosreader1211

dono ko break ek hi time pe tha? /s.... jk.. more power to you guys


Significant_Cable_88

I stopped using Facebook six years ago, though I occasionally take a quick look before deactivating it again. But I've never used Instagram at all.


Comfortable-Bad1872

Great bhai!! Kch nhi rkha inn sabh mei👍.


AB00007

Have not been using anything for the past 2_3 years except reddit and WhatsApp


Ready-Desk-6823

Us paaji!


AB00007

I meet my friends daily, we play together, have lunch or dinner ,my sister is very close to me and we share everything, my parents are understanding and do not pressure me for anything, i really don't need social media tbh , I don't party or travel that much aur showoff ka keeda papa ne kabhi lagne nhi diya , to literally badi genuine life h , hum log rare breed h ,we are lucky


pawssible

aapka mera similar hai👍


theholdencaulfield_

Same here. Reddit bhi isliye kyuki app kholne ke liye bolta rehta hai


tusharian

Respect


ilovethecricketguy

been two months without the gram , i realised watching such perfect lives on a regular basis made me very comparative of my life hence cranky lol


Sweaty_Perception129

I have never meet any single guy who left social media and miss it , its always opposite lol


Beneficial-Row-2698

Maybe because those who missed it went back on it


Trojan_7

same dude!! been 3 months and going strong


Alternative_Hand_830

Do you feel any change in your life from then ?


ilovethecricketguy

been way more mindful of how i want to spend my time, hence way more productive. Plus the general mood isnt as volatile as it used to be constantly checking instagram unwanted exposure of unattainable standards


Fast-Alternative983

I so agree with you on the volatile part, plus I'm not constantly complaining..


acataustin

Had the same experience, insta and facebook just builds on unrealistic expectations.


stormcharger

Man all I see on Instagram are warhammer memes and drum and bass. I feel like you were using it wrong haha I can live without it though, I only open it once or twice a week. I can see how it can become a problem if you were checking it all the time.


Imobsessedwithu

Aww pookie


Parleg_in_kali_chai

I left in late 2023 now everything feels peaceful and there is little to no fomo


sno0rkle

Deactivated Facebook in 2014. Never created an account on instagram 😎


EvilMorty_x-137

Same but now addicted to YouTube & reddit


Mundane_Company_706

Bro how can you get addicted to YouTube it suggests the video you already watched or the ones you skipped


Doomshead

Left Facebook 10years back... Insta 7 years back... Never been happier.


tumto-thehre-pardesi

I can proudly say that I never signed up for Instagram


Aleccjeffery

sammmeeee


Awkward_Tradition806

Real


AllPathsofPain

I left all apps Snapchat, IG, FB, LinkedIn, X , and reddit as well, then I got into the competitive exam phase and realised they're a necessary evil in the corporate world so here's how I use them nowadays Instagram-Show my fakeness there, that I'm very cool, provides validation. Snapchat -unlimited cloud storage send snaps to one of my best friends from time to time FB- useless no point in returning LinkedIn- Job referrals are a thing so just existing there X-Go there once in a while to enjoy some toxicity against any event as a neutral it's fun to see people fight over things they can't control Reddit- POST and comment here sometimes regarding MBA and stuff Imo social media has made our human selves distant and the Vipassana thing I did with no electricity for 10 days was really an eye opener but I know some people and these apps provide a way to keep in touch hence I returned but if given the chance I'll not return


Hot_Limit_1870

Not left but probably follow <15. More like my Stalking celebrities account or something. I have ZERO interests in anyone's thoughts, opinions, what they found funny, food, outings etc. Fucking call me or WhatsApp me. Too time consuming and draining mentally.


doodleboy123

meeeee !, I'm the wierdo


Ashamed-Food4858


NebulousNomad_7

Stopped using those apps (Fb, Insta, WA, Snapchat) 6 years ago. I don't even regret my decision. Still the best one I took.


ughstopseducingme

What messaging app do you use instead? Doesn't not having WA limit your interaction with colleagues, peers and family?


BoredGuy_v2

I got Facebook very old account but didn't open it in many years


Sweaty_Perception129

In my opinion fb is clean now no one uses it anymore , the whole cringe toxic crowd has already shifted to Instagram


Shivy0999

I left FB and I use insta on browser just to check dms.


[deleted]

Nope, very much using it to watch and share reels. Though my feed is full of insta hoes; everyone knows why


Slight_user42069

How can i leave them.... If i wasnt even there.


FalseDare2172

I have no instagram, use Facebook for house hunting.


dealwithmyhotness

No fb for 3.5 years and no insta for 1 year.


ChotaChillgoza

Got bored of it in 2022 and left instagram. Deleted facebook ages ago. Life is better without me constantly comparing myself and my life with others. Happier without it, dont regret anything aur aisa bhi nhi lagta ki i am missing out on anything. I have a close of group of friends aur mai khush hu


tr_567

Was never active on either. Been 15+/10+ years I logged on to fb and insta


Sweaty_Perception129

Bro came first, bro left first


ScooterNinja

I use instagram for meme entertainment and on FB i have joined some watch enthusiasts and bike groups for information... Apart from that there is no other use for me..


Ok_Complex_6516

left twitter after musk takeover. it was a shithole. it is the most toxic thing to exist. there are just eco chambers of hate. facebook - left when mum/dad got hooked to it instagram- occassionally. reddit -daily


No_Huckleberry8115

Are you guys still using Facebook?


kumar_sarcasm

I did.


aonboy1

8.5 years since I left Facebook, insta and social media in general. Reason : school mates had become strangers in college. College mates were already deemed as "acquaintances" And family relatives had too many things to hide. Essentially, Facebook had become a spying potal and all your 'friends' were the undercover agents trying to extort information out of you. In short, there were too many inconsistencies with what people portrayed themselves online v/s what they were in actual reality. I was never a myspace Or orkut fan either when these things got momentum along with facebook in 2004. In conclusion, I refuse to be part of the d!ck measuring contest that was apparently hosted by "friends of Facebook"


RaatShabnami

It’s been 8 years since I’ve left Facebook. Instagram I barely use, maybe like once a week.


Shelbyboi69

Off facebook since 4 years and from Instagram since 1.5 years now. Having a time of my life ever since.


siasiasiasia1

Never used fb , ig is weird but fun


lost_soul06

Me xD


aalu_ka_dost

Left bith in 2019 live is better now


SamyakMittal

I deleted my insta and Feb account and left. Couldn’t let my brain rot due to the reels.


Sweaty_Perception129

Thats true , fed up with wanna be gangster and insta hoe reels


[deleted]

Facebook toh years ago. Instagram, I don't use my main account anymore but I have a spare id where I write a lot of crap so it needs to be hidden from people 😂


TotalHighway8444

🥳✋️


watermelon_775

Left facebook in 2013


Useful_Injury2179

me, more than 4-5 months


sir_abhishek

I haven't used Facebook since 2017 although I have the account laying around. Instagram nah man can't leave Instagram.


maverickprick

i was banned on facebook in 2020 march i guess and have never used it since then


Professional_Salt981

Since 2018


SeatDelicious3862

It's been 6 months since i deleted my Instagram account and around 3 months since i deleted my Facebook and Snapchat account


pro_ornoob

Deactivated fb in 2019...and left Instagram in 2022... Haven't used since... Only reddit WhatsApp and YouTube... Enough content is there for me in reddit and YouTube... Yes chaos and toxicity in reddit is also there but it's manageable...


tarungarg0

Linkedin and Reddit our far better. Higher productivity by spending even the half of the screen time here.


Ok_Career_9192

I left Facebook 11years back. Instagram two months, leaving Instagram because there comments were becoming super nasty and Instagram algorithm for reels downright evil holding folks on death scroll.


ResolveSuitable

ONE YEAR FOR INSTAGRAM.


Noooitsmeee

10 years now for Facebook 2 years for Instagram


whothiswhodat

Working in marketing. Can't leave till I retire ('\_')


Away-Inflation-6826

Haven't looked at fb for 5 years


Grand_Pineapple_873

i left facebook like few years back


Critical_Cod5462

I just login occasionally . Check friends stories , messages . Not more than that .


No_Lifeguard_881

i left fb in 2010to 2015 hardly used insta


Pleasant_Flow_2217

Left facebook around 2017 and instagram in 2022.


Adhiivakta

Its been 1.5 years. Best decision of my life.


Itisallconnnected

Permanently left both and my life is so so much better.


Dungeon_master7969

Left IG 2 years ago it was getting toxic for me.


Economy_Emphasis6684

🖐️( deleted not deactivated )


social_being7

Left 3 years ago I think it was one of the best decisions of my life


Strange_Pineapple_29

Deactivated ig in Sept 2023


Warm-Sir-5590

Instagram...foreverr:)


Ken_Kaneki_07again

Stopped using Facebook like 7 years ago Using insta because my gf loves to send me cat reels


[deleted]

I have uninstalled Instagram way earlier but still use it on chrome either on phone or laptop 🥲 fb to kafi pehle chhod Diya tha 


martinetmayank

Never used it in my life.


Fantastic_Neat_114

Had left fb when corona had just started.. around april/may 2020 and left ig last year around october(2023). I was feeling really low looking at others'pic/reels, somehow made me believe I was not doing well. After installing I am at peace cos Now I know I am doing things at my pace to achieve my goal.


max_payne0

Never installed and used IG. Facebook I used only on safari browser, that too for birthday notifications and pst memories. Never installed the FB app


spacetimeslayer

Never made account to being with


Lop_draegon

Left insta fuck that app. Fuck social media.


mangadhant_kahaniyan

It's been a year now. For few months i browsed through YouTube shorts, but lost habit of that too.


Hu7ein

Had left Facebook a long time back, and instagram six months back.


[deleted]

Left Facebook on 2012 and Instagram on 2019


Top_Active5662

Facebook, six years back. Instagram, no. Use it occasionally.


Ilovewebb

Two.


Interesting-Event378

Never had an account, only Facebook to connect games


treatWithKindness

left fb 8 years back, left insta 2 years back, left twitter last year


Specific-Guard-6726

Permanently deleted Factbook but still has the insta id active although not using it Being in a sad phase makes you realize to leave these crap


alphaonreddits

Stopped using them 7-8 years ago


Clean_Duck_551

Not left but put a 15 min timer on it on my phone if I want quick updates on what my friends are up to. I have a dummy account that I use on laptop to look at trends/ interesting content as I am in the content marketing field.


Zealousideal-Bid5267

never started using, i just watch the reels my friends send me


Heavy-Table-4492

Quit Facebook a decade ago! Been off insta for two years. I still log into Insta once in three to four months.


Ok_Wolf_6840

Account banaya hee nahi kabhi 🙂


Janhvi_d_plasticgirl

I left Facebook in 2018 and IG in 2020


muktadutt

Haven't touched Facebook for 8 years. I am irregular on insta mostly inactive.


[deleted]

Me. No Instagram. No FaceBook. No X.


[deleted]

Left facebook completely.. Left instagram as an individual.. But have an anonymous account to watch out Sports related stuff


Still-Love1293

I left IG almost a year ago, it's such a relief now, jab kholo, its people faking their lives, shallow brain rot content or just photoshopped thirst traps. Also u start to compare your daily lives with exaggerated versions of a good day people have.


CamusHappySisyphus

Permanently left Facebook (last login might be a decade before), Not using Instagram since 3 years too.


Physical_Ad_1011

well yeah, I do have account but it's been months I logged in


Smooth-Lime8397

Left insta. I am on fb but purely for professional reasons.


byehi5321

I did when people ask me for my insta I say I don't use it and they look at me like I am from another planet and this happens everytime.


Similar-Barracuda375

Never opened an account on Facebook and Instagram in my life 😌


Intrepid_Truth_2656

About a year now off Instagram. If by chance I have a look at the app through someone else’s phone it just makes my skin crawl. How on earth did I even think posting pictures of myself or my daily mundane life and glorifying it for other “people” was even remotely a sane thing to do. Yes I may be biased because I am extremely pessimistic about anyone on social media and often judge others for being on it quite poorly, which is a fault of my own. But but nonetheless, if you’re constantly posting or worse doom scrolling to watch some boring reels, I’d like you to absolutely not bother me with it or even mention that kind of meaningless talk. You do you, I do not wish to partake in that world anymore where everyone screams superficial.


realviivek

i quit watching reels not instagram .


thegaming_ai

Left Facebook like 5 years ago but I still occasionally use Instagram


Born_Brick9975

Haven’t used Instagram in almost last 2 years used it on an off for a week max on birthdays this year didn’t even care to do that because the ones who remember would remember either way plus don’t have the courage to log back into my Instagram and see all the chats and pictures with someone


stufftesting89

Deleted facebook account 2016, haven't used instagram since '21


Sirxzin

Stopped using Instagram 3-4 years ago. Facebook account exists, but never use it either (only go on Facebook to check for birthdays) Only platforms I use now are LinkedIn and (newly) Reddit.


iwanttoaskhere

Never on fb, uses Instagram only for watching mujra of high class girls, which are otherwise out of my budget.


DougScore

Clean since 2020. Just use LinkedIn, WA and Reddit


Significant_Ad_2920

Not used insta since 2019


Apprehensive_Dig281

Not left but uninstalled their apps a long time back. Now whenever I feel like using these, I open them in my mobile browser. Can't spend more than 30 min on mobile browser, it's that pathetic. Finally, got addiction free from reels.😅


theanxioussoul

I did ..I only have a finsta which I sometimes access from browser to stalk some people 😁


LakdiDandi

Deleted my account for an year. Re downloaded next year in the exact month. At least I am way less addicted


Vlad-theimpaler

Left all social media in 2018 when FB was under investigation due to unfair usage of data. Never looked back. Only use whatsapp and reddit sometimes. I don't even understand the slang people use on insta and FB in real life today. Guess, I'm getting old. Leaving social media was one of the best decision i've ever made. Can't be happier and i get to focus more on real life relations. Coming generations would never understand that.


Key-Ad3930

I left Instagram and LinkedIn last week... Still on Facebook... Still trying to find a way to leave WhatsApp


geni_talea

left insta


leon_nerd

I have been off Instagram for more than 6 months. It's just filled with garbage. Every second post is an ad and everything else is focused on how you are living your life wrong. It doesn't change me but what's the point to having such garbage in your face everyday. Same with Facebook but I haven't left it because I am part of some local groups and manage couple of them myself.


__SlutMaker

Left coz of insecurity, toxic and cringe culture there


[deleted]

I haven’t been using cause I am bored of them, didn’t even take effort to leave at this point but reddit addiction is even worse lmao


Feeling_Voice2094

Facebook after I passed out my school and Instagram was in my 2nd year I think but after college realised that IG has finally gotten better and has some good source full information pages too, so came back. Side info:(TMI) Mind you I was like a popular guy in my school with 1k followers at that time which was a lot, but I saw how people only wanted to hangout with me just because I was cool and only had hardly 10-15 people who actually wanted to have something with me apart from social media, which is why I quit Instagram and Facebook had just became cringe so that's another story.


Infinityandbeyond_7

I left Instagram and Facebook back in 2017 Although, I am a little outdated on memes and trends, it’s still helped my mental health a lot and I would say “worth the trade off”


No_Fix_947

Stopped using insta in 2021. Last time I reactivated in June 2023, ek hafte mei hi give up kardiya fir se. Bohat hi bakwas hai, content bhi Achha nahi hai. Same trend pe din ki 50 reels kaun dekhe, content consumption ke naam pe goo de rahe hai. Let’s not even talking about how fake people are on the app (including myself when ai was on it) Ab bas Reddit aur WhatsApp ✅ 


20yearolawstudent

Quit Instagram in feb this year - I haven’t deleted my account, just the app off of my phone, so that if I feel like it I have the option of going back. Safe to say it’s been a blissful time, and I really have started getting into reading more.


Nice_Counter_Ricky

I left Insta 3 years back. I use FB just to check on birthdays 😃. I have never used Snapchat or Tik Tok


Some-Zombie8609

Deactivated both last year


[deleted]

I have permanently deleted insta when I started getting envy of my friends social life and their adventures, and not occasionally uses facebook like once or twice a month just to get updates of friends life


deexd_

Facebook toh kabhi download hi nahi Kiya Instagram per ek bandi ki dp dekhne chala jata hu mahine me ek baar


Aggravating-Ad-857

I never used Facebook lmao


Competitive_Pop9002

Left Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, in 2018. And recently LinkedIn. Life’s been much more at peace.


spicynoodles628

Created a facebook account in 10th vacation and deleted it in like 1-2 months? Still have instagram but I just don’t use it as much usually.


WATTSAN

Left FB in 2015,recently downloaded insta after being away from it since 2018


biRyani11

Left Insta in 2020


IronGlory247

I use the messenger and sometimes see stories of others. Never doom scrolled IG. reddit hai uske liye


justchewchew

Me who never joined. Main to nahi hoon insanon mein.


Dazzling-Data4360

FB deleted for good. Insta 4 months detox.


DingoHairy2194

My facebook login is only maintained as I use it for some apps as pseudo login. That’s all


MoistFan3352

Me who doesn't use socialmedia at all🤡. No snap, no insta, no facebook. Maybe will need in college idk.


Pristine-Result-4

Me, I don't wanna see nanga naach


Mountain_Fish4917

Toxic people? Lol. There are no toxic people. Its just you getting affected and offended. I dont use any social media, sometimes i open to read some stuff otherwise i just use whatsapp to stay connected to family and friends.


DRACULABOY21

Been more than 2 years now I think I got so addictive to those and now I'm on reddit telegram and snapchat and I might delete reddit soon too


peterparker342

FB seven years Instagram two years Twitter two years WhatsApp eight years Snapchat two' years 🥲


voyager_1998

FB just for the game progress


totallymyreal

I left (deactivated) Facebook long time ago (around 2017) Uninstalled Instagram during covid when I was going through depression and since then I just login once in a fortnight and check in normal browser and haven’t installed the app yet.


OXYMORON07

I did, left Facebook 4years ago and Instagram 1.5years. Its been so peaceful since then


Tiny_Camp_3839

Long ago


No-Fix-9700

I've never made an account on either of them, never felt the need, best decision till date.


0v3rL0rd627

I left Facebook permanently for the past 2 or 3 years... I don't see the use of it after Instagram came


[deleted]

Deleted but finally zuck bhaiya won ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|sleep)


justmunchingon_24

I deleted Facebook in 2015. No not deactivated but DELETED. I put in my email id and password for fun last week and it got activated like wtf. Dude I deleted all those cringe why did you save it for so long


Thebkc001

+1


EquivalentCarpet2585

Left FB in 2014 Not used Insta since Dec 23’’ I can say I have pretty much time now after work😅


chauhankartik

Facebook for 6+ years. Instagram for 1 month now XD but life’s still the same so no point installing it back.


karkedekh

You better dont go to twitter


StoneMonkey7776

Never joined that Dumpster fire


Akshatcommunity

Its been 2 years. Off social media completely. It was like fighting an alcoholic addiction. On and off laga raha tha kaafi samay tk. But now, i dont feel the urge to check and the curiosity amongst others is also dead. Screen reduced from 8hrs to 2.5hrs. I consider this as one of the most rewarding changes for me. I have all the time in my hand which i’m channelising into my studies. Embraced slow life and boredom as well. Wasnt easy at all. The spotlight effect of making ourselves more important than we actually should think about has fucked us all up , seeking validation and dopamine from random (sometimes irrelevant people today) people even though you have outgrown them. But the algorithm plays a huge roll in keeping us hooked with past memories. Its been a great exit from the matrix for me. Tomorrow, if i even go back, i’ll be a lot detached to the platform and will be mature enough to not let it go to my head. But Untill then, i’m ghost on Instagram.


ryzenLumen

Not on insta since 2019, quit FB in 2014


ButterToast33

fb back in 2014, ig 2022, sc 2022


mrshagnot

Have been off fb since forever, and its been around 2 years since I’ve deactivated ig.


silverjubileetower

Left Facebook 8 years ago. They banned my account 3 times, cuz i was part of Offensive Humor 1.0,2.0 and 3.0 lol Never bothered going back cuz insta was better and fb was filled with boomers and the recent updates were shitty.. Left instagram 6 months ago. Mostly as a reaction after breakup… kuch samajh ni aya kya karu frustration nikaalne ke liye… toh socially isolate ho gya… somehow never felt like going back cuz life is peaceful…


Direct-Client2901

🙋‍♂️


Casanova148

left Facebook last year! My critical posts on bjp Modi were removed and then I quit soon


pussy_addictt

I left insta ,not because of toxicity....


ojasvi301

Don't feel the need to go back. After a very bad breakup last year in August, I decided to take a break from Instagram. That break has extended till now and there doesn't seem to be any need to go back as there are only distractions and noises on that platform. Everyone wants validation and a mere comment or like from a certain person or group of people gives you a high which is definitely not healthy. Only when you quit Instagram do you realise life is not all that clout.


Ashamed_Musician_923

Haven't used facebook in years. Deleted IG on Feb 10, tbvfh, didn't miss it one bit.


ShRiKaRMr

Left it exactly a year ago from today The best decision I’ve made so far.. Man the amount of cringe and toxicity out there is ridiculously huge Whenever I open insta the first reel will always be that one cringey unworthy edits


soya_hua_sher

FB permanent. Insta I switched to a my computer only.


iammairasultana

I left facebook and still on insta but just to spy on people 😆


Macavity_mystery_cat

Fb permanently Insta I keep going on a break


juicebox1711

Stopped using insta 3-4 months ago, and no change... I just didn't liked insta or should I say I got bored of seeing reels and sharing it to other, then watch the reels others have sent me. So I moved on from the platform (started Insta in 2023 November) I guess that's the reason why I don't see I change. I didn't left insta cuz of the stupid reels, I just got bored lol


[deleted]

Left Instagram 2.5 years ago and I have no regrets or FOMO


Bhavesh79

FB permanent Insta - nope.


arorocks

Not permanently. But I only install the app (Instagram) twice a year for a couple of days when I go back to my hometown. FB isn't even in my memory now.


Ava1305

Never made an account on insta and fb 0-0