Skip to main content

#Instagram is now allowing people to comment with GIFs.

The Verge doesn't like this and bemoans the death of thoughtful analysis. I'm sorry... what?

When did Instagram ever have thoughtful analysis in the comment section? Most of the comments I ever got on Instagram were 🔥emoji, and "Looking good!"

Meanwhile, here on the #Fediverse, we've had GIF comments for ages, and the reputation we have is that we're all overly-serious folks!

Hey, #Calckey even allows you to make MFM animations!

I don't think GIFs have anything to do with how "thoughtful" and "analytical' a social media comment might be.

https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/17/23726812/instagram-gif-comments-reactions-reels
@socialmedianews@venera.social

Instagram adds GIF comments

Meta’s launching GIF comments globally on Instagram for both posts and Reels. New Reels editing features are also coming that include split, speed, and replace.
Umar Shakir (The Verge)
#Fediverse #calckey #instagram @Social Media News
in reply to Chris Trottier

ch0ccyra1n :she_her::neocat_floof_cute:
ch0ccyra1n :she_her::neocat_floof_cute:
• •
I'm just quite annoyed that all the people and organizations in my community operate over insta and since I refuse to get an account I end up left out of a lot of things. :blobcatgooglywtf:​

Lo, thar be cookies on this site to keep track of your login. By clicking 'okay', you are CONSENTING to this.

⇧