Instagram hiding likes

[USHost247]

What do you think about social media platforms beginning the testing of hiding "likes" on content to combat bullying?

Instagram will test hiding likes in the US as soon as next week

It’s been in testing in seven countries already

www.theverge.com

 

[holistictech55]

When will it gona be Test is in ASIA.. ( INDIA and PAKISTAN)..?

 

[USHost247]

When will it gona be Test is in ASIA.. ( INDIA and PAKISTAN)..?

I haven't read anything in regards to that. I'll let you know if I see it.

 

[overcast]

I think brands, models and people who find likes a metric to measure their progress would feel bad. I think those people should find alternative app.

 

[TechWiz18]

I think for the general population having likes hidden is the best thing for people so folks stop gaging their self-worth based on how many people like their selfie.

 

[USHost247]

I think for the general population having likes hidden is the best thing for people so folks stop gaging their self-worth based on how many people like their selfie.

This.
This is the exact reason the whole concept has been introduced. People are truly basing their life on how many likes they get. It’s a sad world when we depend on social media to determine our self appreciation and self worth like you said.

 

[Cam]

They may be testing this, but I have trouble believing this will become the norm. I mean, this is where the term "Instagram model" comes from. Because of the individuals with thousands of followers and likes on all of their posts. Do you think this is going to change things for them? There are individuals making a career out of the following that they've developed through Instagram.