November 21st 2024.
Instagram's parent company, Meta, is introducing a new feature that could potentially give users a fresh start on their Instagram experience. Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of content that doesn't interest you? Soon, you may have the option to reset your explore, reels, and feed suggestions.
Meta, which also owns Facebook, is currently testing this new feature that would allow users to reset their recommendations. This means that, over time, the content you see will become more personalized as the algorithm learns what you like.
Currently, there are some features available that allow users to customize their experience, such as hiding certain words or indicating interest in specific content. However, this new feature offers a complete "fresh start" for those who may feel overwhelmed or bored with their current feed.
In a blog post, Meta stated that their goal is to ensure that everyone on Instagram, especially teens, has a safe and positive experience and feels that their time spent on the app is valuable. However, despite their good intentions, the response to this new feature has been mixed.
While some users welcomed the change, with some even jokingly saying they can finally "cure their brain rot," others were not too thrilled. Many felt that this new feature threatened their carefully curated feeds, which they had built "brick by brick."
In fact, some users expressed their disappointment in the comments section of Instagram's announcement. One user, Trucchainz, stated, "I built this algorithm brick by brick, no thanks." Another user, Max_vld, said, "Nah, I built this brick by brick, I'm never changing it."
Some users even went as far as to say that they would prefer to have no recommendations at all, while others had a specific change in mind that Instagram seems to be ignoring. User Ashleyflores pleaded, "Can we please just have chronological order back? That's all we ask." Another user, Koolkeep6, angrily stated, "Make it how it used to be and stop messing around with random stuff that nobody wants."
It seems that many users are frustrated with the constant changes and updates to the Instagram algorithm. In response, Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, stated that this new feature may initially make the app less interesting for users because the algorithm will treat them as if it knows nothing about their interests. However, he also acknowledged that this feature could be helpful for those who are unhappy with their current experience on the app and need a way out.
In the end, it's up to individual users to decide if they want to take advantage of this new feature or continue to curate their own feeds. One thing is for sure, though - Instagram's algorithm will continue to evolve, and users will have to adapt to keep up.
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