It’s time to purge the worst people in your social media feeds

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - 11:30 in Psychology & Sociology

The endless scrolling doesn't have to be that endless. (Kate Torline / Unsplash /)The social media apps on your phone are likely some of the most frequently used, but keeping up with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat feeds can be exhausting. So, to save your time and sanity, it’s worth culling your “following” list every now and again.If there are people you never interact with, or who you would be happy to never hear from again, don’t waste energy scrolling past their updates—cut them out of the picture. Once you’ve done so, you’ll find yourself having a happier, more streamlined experience online.InstagramInstagram has rolled out a new way for you to see who you’ve interacted with most often: Tap your profile button (bottom right), then Following, and Least Interacted With. You’ll see the people you don’t often chat with or whose photos you rarely like and comment on. Simply tap...

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