Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
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Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
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Re: Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
#2I exited facebook too. Unfortunately, I started using Instagram instead.
Re: Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
#3As this paragraph reveals, the title is predictably overblown:
> "Overall, 26 percent of survey respondents say they deleted the app, while 42 percent have "taken a break" for several weeks or more, and 54 percent have adjusted their privacy settings."
Re: Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
#4Imagine if Facebook didn't buy Instagram. They must have seen this coming.
Re: Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
#5I exited facebook too. Unfortunately, I started using Instagram instead.
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#6I wonder how many people who have "deleted the app" do what my SO does and keep using it daily via their phone's web browser whilst still telling people "Yeah I've totally deleted Facebook from my phone".
Re: Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
#7I exited facebook too. Unfortunately, I started using Instagram instead.
Same thing. At least I know that Instagram is mostly all fake and ego-inflating, and I am totally fine with that.
Plus I have much stricter controls on Instagram and only allow a few people to see my photos and videos.
Re: Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
#8As this paragraph reveals, the title is predictably overblown: > "Overall, 26 percent of survey respondents say they deleted the app, while 42 percent have "taken a break" for several weeks or more, and 54 percent have adjusted their privacy settings."
The article could be clearer, but 26% might be out of all age groups. 44% is only the people in the 18-29 age range.
I would be curious to see additional breakdowns. Sure 26% deleted the app, but are they still using messenger? How many are using a web version of Facebook or have stopped using the platform entirely?
Re: Americans are changing their relationship with Facebook
#9Imagine if Facebook didn't buy Instagram. They must have seen this coming.
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#10As a shareholder: not too worried about this. Instagram and WhatsApp have plenty of room for growth that can compensate for FB users leaving. A few weeks ago, WhatsApp released its official API[0] and at least here in Europe i have seen many companies starting to utilize it. For example airlines, sending WhatsApp messages keeping you updated on the status of your flight, much more convenient than installing a extra app for every airline. Lot of potential there.
[0] usable via third party providers, for example Twilio