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“[For] people who live in the country or in remote areas or minority groups or [who have] small businesses, that is a really good way for them to communicate and reach other people,” she says.

“It’s just not possible to set up an alternative at this point in time. So, to put it bluntly, we’re in a bit of deep shit, to be honest.”

No mention of Pixelfed, but I can understand why. Will it only be seen as an alternative once a critical mass of users move there? And can that happen if they don't see it as an alternative? Chicken and egg. I'm trying out, but it's a little vapid when everyone I know is on Instagram.

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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 25 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Facebook/meta should never have been allowed to buy Instagram.

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but but 9/11 /s

[–] phillycodehound@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I love Pixelfed and the federated versions of it.

[–] NineMileTower@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

Yoooooo! Pixelfed is my jam!

I have serious followers. 5 of them!

https://pxlmo.com/jakelec

[–] OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml 21 points 2 days ago

Flickr, Tumblr and Hipstamatic

What virtue signal. These don't have fact-checking either lmao

[–] VintageGenious@sh.itjust.works 12 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I use Instagram only to follow my friends, does pixelfed have private accounts ?

[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 14 points 2 days ago

Yes it does! Check out pixelfed! It's a lovely supportive community, in my experience.

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