WHY I DELETED INSTAGRAM 6 months ago and haven’t looked back

Deleting Instagram

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[mikeb]

I didn't watch to the end because I was distracted by Instagram.

[Smilin_Don]

Happy to say I've never had any social media accounts except for youtube. Right on man! Happy trails

[normarinker]

All good points. I never had Instagram and I stopped using my Facebook a few years ago. Lately I have been on a detox from all social media, I've only looked on YouTube occasionally to see what you and Julie ( and a few others) are doing. We only get one life, gotta budget the time we have here. Thanks, Baskets! Great insight. I always get a lot out of your content 😀

[radiantchristina]

I deleted IG and not one of my "friends" contacted me. That sealed the deal for me. The fake connections were just not for me. It is also depressing, put me into comparison traps. I also found myself taking photos just to post and get likes rather than enjoying the moment, out on a hike . I still take photos but i take them just to keep on my phone.
I first just deleted the app and once i realized after a while that i didn't miss it, i deleted my account altogether.
Youtube is the only 'social media' i use and i use it sparingly

[youweremadeforthis]

Good points, good advice. If you miss a hike or hug because you are on social media or watching anything on tv, ...there’s your clue. God bless you and Julie.

[QuicksandontheTrail]

I started IG in 2016 on my first AT thru hike for exactly the same reasons you said. I still have an account but haven't used it since early September. I wanted to reduce my social media use so now I just use YouTube. Also I find IG extremely pretentious. Thanks for this video Baskets👊

[rossberson]

I agree. Managing a home and personal life is a like like running a business. Good take take inventory regularly to figure what’s working and eliminate what is not

[ltlgrama]

We enjoyed all of your hiking videos. Thank you for your input about Instagram. Smart👍 I don't have that or Facebook. Everything you said is true.
Aloha (be happy) from Big Island of Hawaii .

[SueN]

You are so right about it consuming time, I just deleted the app from my phone and ipad, never access it on my laptop. Thanks for the inspiration and telling me what I should have realized myself, that instagram is a waste of my time.

[jsweevil]

I completely understand, just don't quit YouTube, those of us who can't get our there need someone to live vicariously through.

[gregmooney]

Well done, yeah social media is a complete waste of time unless as you say, you're making money off of it. DON'T give up the YouTube man, I really enjoyed watching you and Julie complete the Appalachian trail in 2019, you are very good at vlogging and keeping it interesting. I hope to follow you through more thru hikes in the future - no pressure!😁

[lindarainey]

I got rid of Instagram too. Gotta have Facebook for work or it would go too. Rarely check it. Too much garbage on Facebook

[fargoaerials]

Never had any social media except for LinkedIn which sadly is deteriorating into a FB clone...sad times. What was supposed to bring us closer is driving us apart. Way to go, man...delete FB too.

[hikingwithbinerman]

Good advice. I had two accounts and recently deleted one that was not used. The second I haven't posted since my initial pics, but I do check out pics of the Whites, and from around my area. I don't really spend a lot of time on there. You Tube is a different story. I am in field service and spend a lot of time driving. In the past, I would listen to political radio, but got frustrated, and feared I would have a heart attack! This is when I found hiking related podcasts. I went from there to finding You Tube hiking videos. Now I spend my drive time listening to hikers on the A.T. (including yours and Garden State 2019)! It is a lot more relaxing, and I learn from ya'll. If I can't be hiking, I would rather be listening!

[nlivers]

I struggle with Facebook. I'm about to get rid of it. IG isn't a problem for me. But I'm big on if something it is a problem, get rid of it. IG really bugs me now though that they promote annoying reels. I hate those. If I wanted that I would be on TikTok. And I'm not.

[eightpoints]

I struggle with watching YouTube all the I feel the same way. I'm heading out right after this video. I have a small loop I'm about to go hike. Waiting on my wife to finish getting ready then on the way. Have a good day

[Thecrowseye]

Deleted mine just now. None of these people who follow me give a damn about me. Just fakes who spy on me and girls looking for validation. I know that not one of them will contact me. I still use YouTube and messanger. Facebook is deleted. I think part of why I held on so long with fb and insta is that I was hoping a girl would think I’m attractive and want to talk. (Didn’t happen)

[skylrk]

I would like to reduce screen time in general. Youtube is my main vice, not a member of fb or ig. But I learn a lot from youtube so there is a lot of value to it.

[barb]

I have a Facebook but I seldom go to it. The only reason I had kept it was for the hiking forums and when someone would tell me family had posted pics. Otherwise it’s just a toxic environment. I should just pull the trigger and delete the account. I have instagram too but only check it a couple times a week. Good on you and great advice!

[Faith.M]

Great decision! I deleted mine in January of 2021 😊