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Re:Facebook Makes Moves on Instagram Users by subpixel on Friday July 13, 2018 @05:28PM (#17526860)
I also deleted my Facebook years ago, and wince every time I feel compelled to look at Instagram.

Speaking of dark patterns, few people probably ignore Instagram long enough to notice, but after weeks and weeks the app starts showing you head-fake notifications. They aren't mentions or messages, just 'alerts' that people you know are using Instagram and you should be looking.

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Re:Facebook Makes Moves on Instagram Users by XalvinX on Saturday July 14, 2018 @05:57PM (#17532612)
that kind of spammy shit would have had me off of it very quickly. but, thankfully i never used it in my life...and never will. if i wanna see cat pictures and latte art or Beyonce's latest plastic surgery updates i can just google it... it all looks the same after the first 5 minutes anyways...who is that bored? my god.
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