I’ve been a social media hermit for the past 3 years but recently I’ve given up and created a few accounts across different apps again. It’s unreal how strict the requirements are now.

  1. Give e-mail (ok)
  2. Give phone number (… eeh, ok)
  3. Use the new account for a while
  4. Account suspended, please upload selfie to continue (no thanks xi). There are also some verification promps where you have to record a video and rotate your face left to right

If this isn’t a message to move to indie web I don’t know what is

  • Deckweiss@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    lol good!

    Fuck stalky social media. Instagram is just there for farming engagement for ads and make you scroll for hours.

    If you want to look at truly great photography or art go to a museum or exhibition.