The hottest Instagram Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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Pen>Sword 2496 implied HN points 11 Dec 23
  1. Instagram is actively suppressing Palestinian voices and their allies, enforcing this censorship online.
  2. Instagram's suppression tactics include flagged accounts, disabled features, restricted reach, and suspended accounts, particularly targeting pro-Palestinian content.
  3. Instagram's strategic partnerships with Israeli government bodies like the Israeli Cyber Unit reveal a deep collaboration that supports digital suppression against voices in and for Gaza.
Kneeling Bus 117 implied HN points 24 May 23
  1. TikTok has become a powerful force in shaping aesthetics and design in contrast to Instagram's influence.
  2. TikTok's native aesthetic is described as baroque, tactile, kinetic, and loud, setting it apart from other platforms.
  3. TikTok's impact extends beyond the digital realm, influencing physical environments and incentivizing creativity in a way that differs from Instagram.
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Do Not Research 19 implied HN points 16 Oct 22
  1. The film 'I Love it When the Images, When the Images Wash Over Me' shares the story of the creator's time on Instagram and their meme account from a young age.
  2. The film reflects on the various ways memes have influenced the creator's formative years and their relationship with images on the platform.
  3. The sharing of personal experiences on Instagram through the meme account is relatable to many young people who have similar online experiences.