• infotainment@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I love the idea of this, but the only reason I check Instagram is to see what my friends are posting, which I couldn’t do on an alternative, sadly.

    • DustyNipples@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I use Instagram (well, Instander) for the bands I like. I wish I didn’t have to but it’s useful for these reasons. Ditched Facebook but unfortunately can’t loose them both 😤

    • newIdentity@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      Same for me. Same with Snap. I’ve never used SnapChat before, but once I actively went to parties it’s impossible to not use it.

  • Baron Von J@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Instagram also has a full account data export feature, and Pixelfed can import from that data. When I used it earlier this week it seemed to ignore my latest posts, which use the webp format instead of jpg or png. But since the import is processed server-side once they resolve that I should be able to import from the same zip and get just those missing posts.

  • Hydroel@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I don’t really understand how that would work. I’m on Instagram because I follow some specific artists, collectives, companies, labels, etc., and secondarily for friends. If those are not on Pixelfed, what is there to follow?

    Although Lemmy suffers of quite a content draught on less populated communities, it still works like Reddit since you follow topics, not people.

  • Spacecraft@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Hate the be a downer but I can’t see anyone but “tech savvy” people joining this. I can’t even get my sister to verify her Zelle account to get money I sent her. Having to choose a server is going to be wildly confusing to most people.