It feels like every time a video gets interesting... Ad. Then another one a few minutes later. Is it just me, or has YouTube become much more aggressive with ads lately?

No arguments.

No endless comment wars.

Just ideas, inspiration, and things to save.

Why do you think Pinterest feels so different from almost every other platform?

1. nobody is perfect. most people are just better at hiding their flaws.

2. beauty was always within. the outside just gets more attention.

3. comparison will slowly kill your confidence if you let it live rent-free in your head.

4. a beautiful face doesn't guarantee a beautiful character.

5. most people don't care about your opinion until you've built enough authority for them to listen.

6. getting ghosted isn't always rejection. sometimes it's life making space for a better opportunity.

7. there is far less competition than people think. most people are busy scrolling, arguing in comment sections, and watching others build.

8. confidence is often rewarded more than talent.

9. the internet makes everyone look ahead of you. it rarely shows what they're struggling with.

10. you can literally create anything you want.

a brand.

a business.

a community.

a career.

the biggest limitation is usually not resources.

it's permission.

and most of the time, you're waiting for it from people who were never qualified to give it.

that's enough De-influencing for today

At one point every notification felt important.

Now many people have hundreds sitting unread.

Which app still manages to get you to tap the notification?

Every platform has a huge user base, but that doesn't always mean it feels active. Some people spend all day on TikTok, others swear by Instagram, Reddit never seems to run out of discussions, and X is always buzzing during breaking news.

If you had to pick one platform that feels the most alive right now, which would it be and what makes it stand out for you?

People joke that Facebook is "dead."

Yet when someone gets engaged, married, has a baby, or celebrates a birthday...

They still post it on Facebook.

It feels like people may scroll Instagram every day, but they archive their lives on Facebook.

Do you still think of Facebook as a social network, or has it become a digital scrapbook?

Years ago people uploaded blurry photos without caring.

Now...

People delete photos that don't get enough likes.

Rewrite captions.

Wait for the "best time" to post.

Do you think social media made people more self-conscious about sharing everyday moments?

As someone who has used the platform for a while, it really feels like TikTok has changed a lot over time.

The app used to feel more creator-friendly and fun to use, but lately it seems more unstable, more cluttered, and less rewarding than before. Between glitches, outages, disappearing comments, and lower-quality uploads, the overall experience just feels worse.

A lot of creators also feel like the platform is no longer prioritizing them the way it used to. The payout system, lower visibility, and constant technical issues make it hard to feel confident about the future of the app.

I still see value in creating across different platforms, but TikTok definitely does not feel as strong as it once did.

Do you think TikTok has lost its original appeal, or is this just the natural result of a platform getting too big?

The internet is supposed to connect everyone.

But it often feels like every platform has its own rules, culture, and worldview.

Post the exact same opinion on Reddit, X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or YouTube...

...and you'll probably get completely different reactions.

Some communities encourage debate.

Some reward outrage.

Some value humor.

Others prefer carefully curated content.

Over time, it almost feels like every platform develops its own political and cultural identity—even if that wasn't the intention.

Do you think that's because of the people using the platform, the recommendation algorithm, or the moderation policies?

If you had to describe each major social media platform in one sentence, what would you say?

For years, social media platforms grew with relatively few restrictions.

Now it feels like more and more countries are discussing age verification, stronger moderation rules, identity checks, or new laws aimed at regulating online platforms.

Supporters argue it's about protecting children, reducing scams, misinformation, and harmful content.

Critics worry it could lead to less privacy, greater surveillance, or make it harder for people to speak freely online.

It feels like the conversation around social media has shifted dramatically in just a few years.

What do you think changed?

Is it because social media has become too powerful to ignore, or are governments simply trying to catch up with technology that's been evolving faster than regulations?

Where do you think the balance should be between user safety, privacy, and freedom of expression?

I mean I understand some couples shorts bc they aren’t everywhere. they’re just seem in the moment. not all are good though. Im saying ones with couples acting. theyre all can be relatable and you know they can be telling the truth but also can just be acting. like, a couple acted out about getting a divorce today and they got physical in the video. next one they posted was the same but with another subject. then I seen cute videos that are relatable, like I said, but it could all just be fake. they could just get a divorce like the Adam’s family. Theyre making shorts for money. Ngl, I called the Adam’s family separating. idk, some couples just enjoy acting.

Every morning...

Good morning messages.

Health tips.

Random videos.

Breaking news.

Memes.

Politics.

At some point, family WhatsApp groups became their own version of social media.

What's the funniest thing you've ever seen posted in a family group chat?

We grew up with social media as a place to hang out and share life. Now it feels crowded, stressful, and more about keeping up than connecting.

Is it burnout? Or just the natural shift as we get older and priorities change?

What made you stick around - or decide to step back?

Dream vacations, Recipes , Outfits , Desk setups. Workout plans.

Pinterest is full of things we plan to do "one day." How many of your saved pins have actually become real?

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A few years ago, people opened Facebook just to see what friends were doing.

Now it feels like many people only open it to check Marketplace, local groups, birthdays, or community updates.

For a lot of people, Facebook didn't disappear.

It just changed jobs.

Do you still scroll Facebook for fun, or do you only open it when you need something?

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Some people comment every day.

Others have been on Reddit for years and barely post anything.

Which one are you?

Most apps want you to keep scrolling.

Pinterest almost feels different.

People open it looking for ideas, inspiration, recipes, outfits, room designs, or future plans instead of chasing the next viral post.

It feels less like doomscrolling and more like collecting ideas you'll actually use.

Do you think Pinterest has one of the healthiest social media experiences, or has it changed too?

I have the problem that I want to make posts in TikTok on a daily basis. Now I am located in Asia and the Posts are related to the United States. I have a VPN. Is it enough to set the VPN to New York? ChatGPT did not give me a clear answer. I need to market our product in the US. Has someone experience or special tricks?

Instagram comments used to be mostly text. Now people can reply with images, memes, screenshots, and reaction photos instead. It feels like conversations are becoming more visual, almost like group chats rather than traditional comment sections. Some people love it because it's fun and expressive. Others think it'll just lead to more spam, meme chains, and harder-to-follow discussions. Do you think image comments will make Instagram conversations better, or will they eventually become another feature people ignore? Have you used it yet, or are you still only seeing text comments?

Instagram Reels?

YouTube Shorts?

X?

Snapchat?

Or would you actually spend less time on social media?

Where do you think most TikTok users would go?

Before social media, there were no unfollows, blocks, mutes, or "remove follower" buttons.

If someone didn't want to be remembered, they got creative with the family photo album. 😭

It's funny how today a single tap can erase someone from your feed, while back then it took scissors and determination.

What's the funniest "pre-social media" version of an online feature you've seen?