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I’ve been trying to meet new friends and new people to hang out with so have been going to a lot of social events.

I noticed that everyone seems to ask for my instagram account and when I say I don’t have one that connection kind of dies, and it feels too personal to ask for someone number when I just met them.

I don’t want to create an instagram because of the privacy invasions of meta but I also don’t want to feel left out when trying to make new connections. Anyone have any advice?

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[–] dadarobot@lemmy.sdf.org 7 points 3 days ago (6 children)

yeah i feel you. I'm in a band, so instagram is basically a necessity for promotion and communication. getting the word out about shows, other bands will message me for gigs etc

just try to use it a little as possible, and try to lock it down as much as possible in the os. you can do alot in the android app settings.

basically treat it as you would having a conversation near a security camera.

[–] loomy@lemy.lol 1 points 3 days ago (3 children)

The band TOOL literally never did any interviews before (or after) the internet.

Worked well for them.

[–] dadarobot@lemmy.sdf.org 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

ok, and i'll just buy a house to build wealth like my dad suggested. and dress better than the manager if i want a job. and stop eating avocado toast.

[–] loomy@lemy.lol 2 points 2 days ago

yeah avacado toast isn't even good for you. better off with potatos

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