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31. Yes, but you are aware the platform allows that kind of

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Thu Aug 14, 2025, 10:39 PM

Aug 2025

hate speech, whether you see it or not.

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I just deleted my Instagram account. [View all] Coventina Aug 2025 OP

A principled stand. TheProle Aug 2025 #1

I only have a DU account Bluestocking Aug 2025 #2

I feel the same, and I've resisted all other socials (except DU) Coventina Aug 2025 #3

Same Here ProfessorGAC Aug 2025 #6

people don't care Skittles Aug 2025 #7

;-{) Goonch Aug 2025 #4

Fuck Zuckerberg and every other billionaire Blue Owl Aug 2025 #5

That is disgusting. I have never been to/on Instagram and I am very glad of that. Civility has LoisB Aug 2025 #8

walked away from youtbe and meta. :) AllaN01Bear Aug 2025 #9

Thank you Keepthesoulalive Aug 2025 #10

Wow... whoa.. Racist Assholes.. Cha Aug 2025 #11

Good for you. ancianita Aug 2025 #12

Then yes, you should delete it. I love Instagram and usually only see positive and/or Democratic txwhitedove Aug 2025 #13

My problem was reading comments. Coventina Aug 2025 #14

Yes, but you are aware the platform allows that kind of Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #31

Allow? It happens, and i said i understand why that subcription would be deleted. txwhitedove Aug 2025 #34

Brava! Upjumpdadebil Aug 2025 #15

Welcome to DU! Coventina Aug 2025 #36

You might want to look into Substack if you have specialized information to get out. soldierant Aug 2025 #16

Thank you! I'll look into this! Coventina Aug 2025 #17

I never signed up for one. I still use Facebook quite a bit. beaglelover Aug 2025 #18

The secret is to Unfollow. The algorithm will take not and not send that type to you, LiberalArkie Aug 2025 #19

X-plode damifino10 Aug 2025 #20

Over 100 million Americans are on X/Twitter womanofthehills Aug 2025 #21

My algorithm shows babies, music, and Indivisible vids. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2025 #22

It literally brainwashes you, and is a huge reason Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #25

But you know they allow hate speech. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #32

There is hate speech everywhere. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2025 #37

I posted a thread about deleting Facebook and Twitter during the election erodriguez Aug 2025 #38

Agree. Ive found an enormous number of like minded people from around the world and posts txwhitedove Aug 2025 #44

I never post. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2025 #47

Ha, I've seen the funny lady. My grown kids and i have fun sending silly stuff to each other. txwhitedove Aug 2025 #48

just had this pop up. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2025 #50

Wow, ethereal, like rain. Would take a lot of practice. txwhitedove Aug 2025 #51

Math in the music. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2025 #52

Never did Instagram or Facebook Luciferous Aug 2025 #23

Youll be happier Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #24

I reported a post in which someone called a Jewish person a K*ke. madaboutharry Aug 2025 #26

yeah! I deleted Facebook too Bread and Circuses Aug 2025 #27

I think the right solution re social media is Lucky Luciano Aug 2025 #28

But if you post Melania is porn, you violate community standards. Zuckerberg is one of "them". live love laugh Aug 2025 #29

They can't do that worldwide, because not just Americans use their sites. Justice matters. Aug 2025 #33

I've never run into anything like that on Instagram, BUT I hardly ever read "comments"... Jack Valentino Aug 2025 #30

I made a tired old pun on FaceBook, "I did nazi that coming." And was immediately thrown into FB surveillance. C Moon Aug 2025 #35

I posted a response on Reddit about making sure children AllyCat Aug 2025 #41

Problem with Reddit- the person running the forum can kick you out womanofthehills Aug 2025 #46

Ooohhhh AllyCat Aug 2025 #49

It's horrible. I've been off it since the election. AllyCat Aug 2025 #39

Well done! Aristus Aug 2025 #40

Never had one. mdbl Aug 2025 #42

I don't get it Akakoji Aug 2025 #43

Other than this customerserviceguy Aug 2025 #45