You might think social media would diversify the range of images we see, yet the most popular users operate according to a strict schema that takes full advantage of the relevant algorithms (creative, fascinating accounts are still there, but said algorithms make them harder to find). And it’s not just travel – it’s interiors, fashion, weddings, food, children. Social media encourages the memeification of human experience. Instead of diversity we see homogeneity. It’s extremely boring.
The Guardian’s Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett thinks Instagrammers are sucking the life and soul out of travel.
You might think social media would diversify the range of images we see, yet the most popular users operate according to a strict schema that takes full advantage of the relevant algorithms (creative, fascinating accounts are still there, but said algorithms make them harder to find). And it’s not just travel – it’s interiors, fashion, weddings, food, children. Social media encourages the memeification of human experience. Instead of diversity we see homogeneity. It’s extremely boring.
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I have noticed that recently I have posted to my Instagram account about once a month. I hardly even look at the stream anymore. I think I’m bored with the platform. So a question for myself, do I need/want Instagram? Do I want my web site to be the only place where I post my images?
While I find true that mainstream profiles always looks the same, you can agree with me – I think – in saying that this has always happened everywhere.
You have to (or can !) dig in more than 1B accounts to find some special ppl, on some specific themes, to enjoy and delight (for example @symmetrybreakfast.
If you don't work for yourself, selecting what cames to you ‘table’ you'll have always the cheapest and most common ‘food’. I know that time is limited, but no one orders us to be everywhere and follow everyone.
All good points. I have a few good local accounts that I follow. You are correct, my time is limited.
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See SNAP Pro known issues here:@khurtwilliams It might be worth syndicating your photos to Instagram if that's where most of your friends and family tend to consume them. It's really the only reason I use it any more as I doubt many of my family/friends subscribe to my photos or site directly.
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@NextScripts can’t fix it. So … wasted $50 on that. I stopped syndicating to Facebook as well. Results using Snap Pro were inconsistent.
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