Has that ever really worked? And considering meta has billions of users on not just Facebook, but also WhatsApp and instagram, I’m skeptical. I know people who hate meta, but can’t shake instagram.

Then we are well and truly cooked, if we are so addicted to a specific photo-sharing platform that we will let this abuse continue

It protects you and your friends+family from the negative effects of using Meta platforms.

It does not. Social media platforms have had massive societal impact. From language, to social movements, to election results, social media has had effects, positive or negative, that impact the lives of even those who do not use them.

When my kids were born I told my family I wouldn't be posting their pictures on any Meta owned platform. That was all I needed to move the family group, photos etc. to another app.

Which app did you move to?