Instagram no longer allows people without an account to view photos on computers

Post by blakesterz » Thu, Apr 23, 2020, 6:24 PM UTC

sharkmerry wrote: post #7

blakesterz wrote: post #3

I don't have an instagram account and just Googled "most popular instagram accounts" and I was able to look at the top 3. Though I did scroll down far enough to hit a "you need to login to view more" wall. Maybe it's a regional thing? I'm in the US here. And it's Katy Perry, Nike and Miley Cyrus, just in case you were curious. (at least according to the first result from Google)

were you able to open individual posts?

Post by grey-area » Thu, Apr 23, 2020, 6:24 PM UTC

iamthepieman wrote: post #27

I stopped using Quora when I kept getting interrupted to sign in/up when not logged in. I did the same for Pinterest. I had deleted and wiped my LinkedIn account for a long time but recently re-activated it for a job search. I'll delete it again when I land a job. Reddit is getting there but not so annoying that I will stop using it. I get the most value out of Reddit but there are so many ways to get information and…

Post by sjroot » Thu, Apr 23, 2020, 6:30 PM UTC

12xo wrote: post #64

sjroot wrote: post #32

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Would love to hear more about what you desire in a photo sharing experience. My email should be in my profile if you want to chat.

As a photographer, I want security and assurances that my work remains my work and is not easily stolen nor transferable without consent. As a user, I want simplicity and way to view work based on a number of options that I choose. Not based on an algorithm or AI. My choices, my mood, my desires. Instagram is no longer a photo-sharing app. Its a platform for self promotion. Not much different than Twitter, LinkedIn o…

Post by mbreedlove » Thu, Apr 23, 2020, 6:34 PM UTC

basch wrote: post #57

nakodari wrote: post #35

I believe any website that is behind the walled garden should be deindexed by Google and other search engines. Whether it's a newspaper, Q/A websites, social media, or anything else. It's only fair. When users search for something, they should only get results of web pages whose content is accessible to all without having to sign up for an account.

Google should be returning the highest quality results. If thats a paywalled newspaper, it should not be excluded. However, I do think some kind of tag, similar to [AD] could appear next to the result, warning you not to click it, [PW] or [LW] for paywall and loginwall.

Post by turtlebits » Thu, Apr 23, 2020, 6:35 PM UTC

bmelton wrote: post #65

12xo wrote: post #16

I hate these walled apps. Having to log in is maddening. Especially Facebook, especially right now... As a photographer, I have to have some sort of IG presence but I absolutely hate the app, the UX and the whole enchilada. Its the worst viewing experience possible for good photos and yet is the medium of choice for so many... I miss the old web.

Honestly, I think I prefer not having access to something like Pinterest[1] which lets you have some access for a bit and then as soon as you try to interact with the site in any meaningful way (usually to leave it) they insist you sign in. At least with this I know the expectation up front, rather than having it sprung on me by surprise. [1] I've avoided Pinterest for awhile that this may not be the way they attempt…