Ditching Threads was a no-brainer once this place took off. But we've gotten to the point where one can replace Instagram and Facebook with better and less toxic alts. It takes work, and I know this won't be easy for everyone for many reasons, but the experience is so much more serene in every alt.
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For the rest it’s here.
Now, I think it's a duty to remove yourself. It's not just about yourself - your profile in there helps pin and entangle others on there as well.
Don't help other people stay stuck. Get out.
Until that changes, and a balance tips (which could take a decade or more), people can't ditch it when it's used for work.
Eg, if you're a craftsperson or a microbusiness, and that's where your customers are, you don't get a choice for staying. It's stay or starve.
I think I can see what they are doing, since her posts are the same old stuff that really doesn't get traffic. I ain't falling for it, I deleted FB, IG and Threads, or deactivated.
A decentralized option that also integrates with Facebook but just treats it like a node would be amazing. Someone real smart and real rich please make that.
Delete the app. Access on desktop for essential catch ups.
Post via 3rd party schedule apps like hootsuit if you have a business page.
Commit to no scrolling reels or suggested content.
Slowly migrate conversations to SMS text again.
The MagaCreeps and CryptoDolt$ and SexyChix are starting to follow like crazy.
Actively cull
I found it difficult to delete my Xtwitter accounts. It’s slowly happening.
We're somewhat far-flung and rely on WhatsApp to keep in touch.
https://friendi.ca/
Put out a message to friends, ask them to share their emails. Invite them to join on BlueSky. There’s still Linked-In.
It isn’t reliable, but we still have letters too.
I was never a big Instagram user though, so I’m not sure if it’s a good replacement for everyone. It suits my needs well enough.
It needs to be done.
@refrakt.app is another one to check out
It's web based
Man, I really wish Bluesky had an Edit button.
...😔
but I might even just delete that fake account with 1 friend