Instagram Has Removed The Creepy ‘Following’ Feature And Twitter Users Have Mixed Opinions
A lot of Instagram users woke up today, completely surprised because the notable ‘following’ feature on Instagram had been removed.
The ‘following’ feature had been revered by some as somewhat of a ‘creepy’ add-on to the social media app, allowing users to see what their followers/following list is up to. This means being able to see what another user has liked, from photos to videos- to seeing who they’ve just recently followed.
Twitter is known for having a mixed bag of honest opinions- and users did NOT keep hushed on the matter.
Denial was the first stage for some Insta users
OMG why tf Instagram removed the following activity tab 😑
Dude, I used to use the Instagram activity tab as my daily newspaper
I loved catching people out on that, I found so much good content that way 😭 #instagramupdate pic.twitter.com/sKfGXsY6Ll— Snookum💫🇵🇸 (@thekhanfactor) October 9, 2019
Others were glad this ‘creepy’ feature’s now done and dusted
I’m glad Instagram removed the following activity. Now what are all you lurking ass MF’s gonna do now? 😂🤷🏻♂️
— 🦍 l 🐍🏁 (@theOGsilverback) October 9, 2019
The proud stalkers are NOT having it
Instagram took away the following activity tab. How tf am I supposed to stalk?!?!!!!!! 😩🥴😩🥴 #instagramupdate pic.twitter.com/oJPiBzgso0
— lia. (@kalia_lia) October 9, 2019
Others had a different definition to its ‘stalkery’ feel
https://twitter.com/_clxxo/status/1181788381732315136?s=20
More denial..
https://twitter.com/yourboiyuss/status/1181745535994089472?s=20
You can no longer stalk your crush/bae’s shady IG activities
Instagram really took away the following page…how am I supposed to intentionally hurt my own feelings now
— Sarah (@SarahReichner) October 9, 2019
But the ultimate mood, would have to be this:
Instagram took away the following activity ? Can’t believe people won’t see the 50 red panda pics I like every day anymore
— michaela okland (@MichaelaOkla) October 9, 2019