Instagram’s Algorithm Is Getting Ridiculous

Instagram's recommendations have become really frustrating lately. My feed keeps showing me sexualized content and suggestive posts that I have no interest in.

I do not follow or interact with accounts like that, so I do not understand why the algorithm keeps pushing this type of content into my recommendations.

It feels like the platform is making assumptions about what users want based on basic demographics instead of their actual interests and interactions.

At this point, the constant unwanted recommendations have become so annoying that I ended up uninstalling Instagram.

Thanks, Zucc.

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u/George_harry75 — 2 days ago

Instagram vs. Reality

Instagram often gives the impression that everyone has a perfect life, but reality can be completely different. People usually share the best moments, leaving out the struggles, failures, and ordinary parts of life.

It is easy to compare your real life with someone else's carefully selected highlights. Sometimes, what you see on Instagram is far from what is actually happening behind the scenes.

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u/George_harry75 — 3 days ago

What follower count still feels impressive to you?

For me, 25k has always looked crazy 😅

Not because of the number itself, but because keeping that many people interested in one page feels like a huge achievement

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u/George_harry75 — 5 days ago

Would you trust AI to send texts without showing you the draft first?

I mean completely automatic replies based on your texting style, the conversation, and who you’re talking to.

The convenience would be insane, but giving an AI permission to hit “send” feels like handing someone else the keys to your social life. What’s the limit for you?

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u/George_harry75 — 7 days ago

My saved folder is basically a second Instagram account

Save a Reel 📌

Tell myself I'll come back later

Keep saving more

Never actually open half of them 😂

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u/George_harry75 — 8 days ago

A Reel with 500 views can still be better than one with 500k

Numbers don't always tell the full story ❤️

Sometimes a small post reaches exactly the people you wanted to reach, and that feels better than going viral for a completely random audience

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u/George_harry75 — 9 days ago

Would you trust Al to handle an entire conversation

Not just writing one reply.

Keeping a conversation going from start to finish while you simply approve each message.

Would you do it

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u/George_harry75 — 15 days ago

Do you ask Al to write the first message or only the reply?

almost never struggle with replies.

Starting a conversation is the dif ficult part for me.

Curious which one people actually use Al for more

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u/George_harry75 — 17 days ago

Does Anyone Else Open Instagram Just to Reply to One DM?

Reply to one message.

Check notifications.

Watch a reel.

Open Explore.

Scroll for 20 minutes

Copied

Forget to reply to the second UM.

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u/George_harry75 — 1 month ago