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What do you think of this plan to switch from Instagram to Pixelfed? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by doesit@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

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I hate Instagram. Because every post results in Meta knowing more about me and getting better in manipulating me and society. Locked in because of the critical mass. For now, it's the only way to keep in touch with international friends.
Would you be willing to make a Pixelfed account? Today? And double post everything for a while, on Insta and Pixelfed?
It's the only way to make this work, I think. Slowly creating a critical mass without dumping Insta rightaway. For the moment you and your friends won't miss out on anything. Along the way mention from time to time on Pixelfed there are no ads, no manipulative algorithm, ...
There are tool to import your Insta posts with hashtags and timestamps. Although, apparently, these don't work perfect yet.
Continue doubleposting until half of your contacts have done the same. Then start only posting to Pixelfed, simultaneously posting an Instagram post saying you and most others have switched and why.
Could this work?
EDIT : perhaps my question is : How can we make this into something trending?
EDIT 2 : if you already switched. Did you manage to convince some of your contacts?
EDIT 3 : i started contacting famous persons (blue tick) that i follow on ig. "Question. Would you consider opening a parallel account on PIXELFED? No algorithm, no ads, server in a country of your choice. As to slowly move away from Meta. You have enough critical mass."

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[–] roofuskit@lemmy.world 24 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I think it's important to dump insta right away. It's not just about feeding the new network content, it's about depriving the predatory network of content.

[–] turdburglar@piefed.social 4 points 3 days ago

yep. it’s meta-march. ditch that shit.

resist and unsubscribe.

[–] doesit@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago (3 children)

The end goal is certainly leaving Instagram. I believe it won't work doing it cold turkey, though.

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 9 points 3 days ago

I went cold turkey, transferred everything to Pixelfed, and not looking back. Meta gives me the creeps.

[–] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 days ago

Easier to rip the bandage off and start fresh.

[–] mrmaplebar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It will work for some people, for others maybe not.

Essentially we're talking about a social media addiction here. I was addicted to Reddit, until I recently got perma-banned for talking shit about AI and Trump. I know how hard it can be to break the habit even when you want to start using the fediverse more.

You're gonna have to figure out what works best for you.

[–] doesit@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yes. Reddit sucks. Obvious political agenda. Also perma-banned. I left a long trail of Palantir and Israel posts. Got banned because of an /s joke.

[–] mrmaplebar@fedia.io 2 points 3 days ago

Yep. Also banned for an obvious joke equating drawing a comparison between generative AI and dog meat hamburgers. 🙄

Whatever, the last push I needed to use the fediverse more.

I also recommend the LeechBlock browser addon, which can restrict time on certain websites.