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WhatsApp and Instagram seem to be much more respected than Facebook proper right now, so it kind of makes sense. I also haven't noticed a decline in usage of th

WhatsApp and Instagram seem to be much more respected than Facebook proper right now, so it kind of makes sense. I also haven't noticed a decline in usage of these apps among my friends, but posts on Facebook itself have really dried up.

saagarjha 9y ago
> WhatsApp and Instagram seem to be much more respected than Facebook proper right now Yes, that's my point. These people, in my head, are trying to minimize the damage done to their reputation, but without actually realizing that moving around inside Facebook doesn't really help. I seriously doubt that how Facebook, the product, is run is significantly different than how Instagram or WhatsApp is run. Anyone who just jumps around isn't trying to really address the root issue.
- CodyReichert 9y ago
  Agreed - they reason they "jumped-ship" was not to address the root issues. It was to address to hit on their vanity for working for a company that is currently in a bad light. It says more about the individuals than it does about the company.
- ericd 9y ago
  From what I've heard, they're fairly independent of the mothership and have their own distinct identities, similar to how people at YouTube don't consider themselves to be Googlers as much as YouTubers.
  - saagarjha 9y ago
    Sure, but corporate culture generally always seeps into projects like these. Especially when looking for ways to monetize, since those decisions generally come from upper management at the "parent" company.
  - malvosenior 9y ago
    I hear that but I don't believe it for a second. In fact I noticed something really interesting... Install Facebook and Instagram on iOS. Launch FB and note how long it takes to start, now launch Instagram and do the same. Instagram starts up nearly instantly. Now, force quit both apps and remove Facebook. Start Instagram and all of the sudden it takes much longer to start. I don't know why this is but it certainly shows a deep connection between the apps in a way that users are probably not expecting.

saagarjha 9y ago

> WhatsApp and Instagram seem to be much more respected than Facebook proper right now Yes, that's my point. These people, in my head, are trying to minimize the damage done to their reputation, but without actually realizing that moving around inside Facebook doesn't really help. I seriously doubt that how Facebook, the product, is run is significantly different than how Instagram or WhatsApp is run. Anyone who just jumps around isn't trying to really address the root issue.

CodyReichert 9y ago
Agreed - they reason they "jumped-ship" was not to address the root issues. It was to address to hit on their vanity for working for a company that is currently in a bad light. It says more about the individuals than it does about the company.
ericd 9y ago
From what I've heard, they're fairly independent of the mothership and have their own distinct identities, similar to how people at YouTube don't consider themselves to be Googlers as much as YouTubers.
- saagarjha 9y ago
  Sure, but corporate culture generally always seeps into projects like these. Especially when looking for ways to monetize, since those decisions generally come from upper management at the "parent" company.
- malvosenior 9y ago
  I hear that but I don't believe it for a second. In fact I noticed something really interesting... Install Facebook and Instagram on iOS. Launch FB and note how long it takes to start, now launch Instagram and do the same. Instagram starts up nearly instantly. Now, force quit both apps and remove Facebook. Start Instagram and all of the sudden it takes much longer to start. I don't know why this is but it certainly shows a deep connection between the apps in a way that users are probably not expecting.