Me: “I’m gonna go to sleep early tonight. “

Also me at 1:56AM 

I’m not sure exactly why I’m having such a sudden urge to write about this right now, but I really want to share the reasons why I still bother to use IG.  

When I started my account years ago the intention was to promote my art and unwind my mind seeing cool shyt from far off lands and staying up to date with the cool shyt within my friends circle and community. Soon I learned the ins and outs of it and I enjoyed using the app because I was able to connect with amazing, talented folk from literally, all over the world. I loved the creativity and connectivity. The ability to be able to showcase the best of myself while being able to build not just an audience but an online community of like minded folk. 

Then… the Joe Blows and Plain Janes joined and greedy CEOs took over an algorithm they insist we accept. 

Seeing the decay of IG has been like seeing a beautiful hill full of wildlife bulldozed to make generic KB Homes. 

What once was a landscape of original creativity and human connections became a septic tank of propaganda and self absorption. 

Some announce their every meal, thought and impulse with many different motives. Some try so hard to hide the truth with posts and pretend to be someone they’re not. There’s even those who use this app for dark and depraved purposes and that to me is SO. FUCKING. INSANE. All the propaganda. All the generic “Let me teach you how to make a million dollars on IG” type of vibes, obsessive with their persona, dear Godsss, the fakeness is overwhelming! 

Yet here we are.  We endure. #LOL

To see how a great thing was ruined by greedy corporations and cookoo crazy delulus is at first very infuriating and sad. However, there’s still some very redeeming qualities about the gram:

Every other blue moon I find those hidden gems type of folks within the millions of users and bots and we connect on multiple levels. I learn something everyday. My chosen fam, colleagues and community stay connected without invasive engagements. A nice amount of IG “followers” have now become like a virtual fambam and to me  it’s all pretty surreal. 

I log on IG to support accounts that are truly educating, inspiring and informing the people. I’m greedy with my likes now. I know now that they really do matter. 

I use the platform as a quick dip into the digital world but I don’t like to linger. 

I’m at a place where palpable things are of greater concern. I’m comfortable here. I know my place in the world. 

When issues arise my inclination is to sort it out amongst myself and my close ones personally, I truly don’t feel the need to justify myself to a void of faceless accounts in the matrix. 

Finally, I’d like to share that ig is what I do when I have a fraction of energy left over after a full day of mothering, home and animal care taking, land bonding, skill practice, romancing and babygirling. 

There were times were I could have taken more advantage of IG, but I didn’t. Did I take the connectivity  and opportunities for granted?? Perhaps. 

That doesn’t matter now. Nothing has changed in my intent since the first day. I’m online to connect, share and experiment giving the best of me. 

In spite of the oppressive algorithm, I’ve seen some enjoy inevitable, deserved IG success through the support of the people. I intend to be the best supporter I can be within my capacity.