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Sounds like a good project, I also hate that Instagram pushes algorithm-driven content into your face everywhere without any options to turn it off, it's good t

Sounds like a good project, I also hate that Instagram pushes algorithm-driven content into your face everywhere without any options to turn it off, it's good to fight against these toxic dark design patterns. Can also recommend using Instagram with the IGPlus web extension. Or for a native Android version there's also DFinstagram. For YouTube there are many web extensions as well. On Android the YouTube ReVanced patch is really good though. IGPlus: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/android/addon/igplus-extension/ https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/android/addon/igplus-extens... DFinstagram: https://www.distractionfreeapps.com https://www.distractionfreeapps.com

princevegeta89 6mo ago
Well, you don't even have to fight these patterns or these apps Just stop using these stupid apps overall. 95% of the content you find on them is useless. And today, a staggering amount of content is also fake AI crap. Save your sanity and time and remove these apps.
- dlev_pika 6mo ago
  I’ve gone cold turkey to preserve my mental health, and it’s been amazing. FB & IG completely screwed my dopamine / reward cycle. I only miss FB marketplace. Rest, I’m crushing it.
- bryanhogan 6mo ago
  Yes, I think it's good to uninstall these apps from time to time as well. Deleting and never using them again doesn't work for everyone though. For me it's useful to stay in contact with people, I also use them to promote work as well as find cool events.
  - skeeter2020 6mo ago
    >> I also use them to promote work as well as find cool events. - like everyone else, hence the algo-driven push to keep you engaged and scrolling.
coldtrait 6mo ago
Android has good patches for everything except X thanks to Elon's meddling. There's a cumbersome workaround but I'm just choosing to use it within brave, or other PWAs offerings.
hapticmonkey 6mo ago
I uninstalled the app and use a bookmark to https://www.instagram.com/?variant=following https://www.instagram.com/?variant=following It’s an ad-free chronological feed of posts only from accounts I follow.

princevegeta89 6mo ago

Well, you don't even have to fight these patterns or these apps Just stop using these stupid apps overall. 95% of the content you find on them is useless. And today, a staggering amount of content is also fake AI crap. Save your sanity and time and remove these apps.

dlev_pika 6mo ago
I’ve gone cold turkey to preserve my mental health, and it’s been amazing. FB & IG completely screwed my dopamine / reward cycle. I only miss FB marketplace. Rest, I’m crushing it.
bryanhogan 6mo ago
Yes, I think it's good to uninstall these apps from time to time as well. Deleting and never using them again doesn't work for everyone though. For me it's useful to stay in contact with people, I also use them to promote work as well as find cool events.
- skeeter2020 6mo ago
  >> I also use them to promote work as well as find cool events. - like everyone else, hence the algo-driven push to keep you engaged and scrolling.

coldtrait 6mo ago

Android has good patches for everything except X thanks to Elon's meddling. There's a cumbersome workaround but I'm just choosing to use it within brave, or other PWAs offerings.

hapticmonkey 6mo ago

I uninstalled the app and use a bookmark to https://www.instagram.com/?variant=following https://www.instagram.com/?variant=following It’s an ad-free chronological feed of posts only from accounts I follow.