The Impact of Instagram on Privacy and Lifestyle

Not having Instagram preserves privacy and reduces trend influence.


### The Decision to Not Use Instagram and Its Impact
* 😊  The speaker explains why she doesn't use Instagram, citing **privacy concerns** and the advice of a friend.
* 🌲  She reflects on the advantages of not using Instagram, such as **not being influenced by trends** and **avoiding the trap of comparison**.
* 😔  The speaker discusses the disadvantages of not using Instagram, including being **out of the loop on trends** and feeling **left out in social situations**.
* 👥  She expresses frustration about not being able to **access certain information** and **communicate effectively with viewers** due to not having Instagram.
* 💬  The speaker considers the **potential missed opportunities for relationships and marriage** that may result from not being on Instagram.

I'm really not going to do it if you ask like this.
Hello, the most common question I receive while doing YouTube is, Do you have an Instagram, unnie? Please tell us if you have an Instagram, unnie. I don't think unnie has Instagram. So, I often see inquiries. I really don't do it. Even my friends say, Aren't you doing Instagram? But I really don't. I don't even have an ID, so I don't know how to do it at all. The reason I don't have Instagram is because since I was young, I felt that invasion of privacy is really severe, and privacy is really important. So, I took a long break. There was a time when I switched from Facebook to Instagram. At that time, I was thinking of starting Instagram, but a male friend advised me not to. He said, Instagram is not what you think it is. I hope you don't do it. So, I decided not to do it. The interest itself has decreased, so how can I do that?

I endured and came this far with my Naver blog. Looking back now, I am really thankful to that friend because if I had continued with Instagram from that time, I might not be dressed like this, dancing wildly, or suffering from depression, getting addicted to communities, experiencing a lack of love, liking dark women like Kurumi, or enjoying temporary relationships after shaving my head and becoming somewhat feminist. I don't think I would have been as ordinary as I am now. So, the advantages I feel from someone who has never seen Instagram are, first, that I don't waste money following trends. It seems good not to impulsively buy things after seeing Instagram ads from friends.

And the second one is, of course, now that you're not swept up in trends, you become like a pine tree. This means that it's exactly the same as being pragmatic. It has a strict taste, so people don't become light but become more solid. That's also a good point. The third is showing it to others without living a life of comparison. I like it because I don't live a life of appearances. The fourth one is similar to the third, but you don't have to compare yourself to others, so I like it. When I go to weddings or parties like this and listen, people talk about who got what, who went where, who's husband is like, who had a baby, how their house is, and all kinds of things come out. So, I'm so curious, I ask, and they do it like that on Instagram, and they start talking. But if you do that with your friends while being fake, feeling a sense of entitlement or jealousy, there are friends who feel that way. When I see that, I wonder why they act like that.

While I was under stress, I had thoughts like this. I do have them sometimes. And one of the reasons I stopped using Instagram is that I had a friend who was obsessed with social media. It was two years ago. I thought I should be the master of my own daily life, but my friend was so engrossed in the Instagram world that she became a different person. Frankly, I find it pathetic when people use words like selfie and self-esteem on Instagram. I don't understand why they do that. I felt strongly about this when I realized that my friend was quite famous on Instagram. I thought, Is this how it is? But when I saw who she portrayed herself to be on Instagram, I was completely shocked. Her appearance, way of speaking, personality, and daily life were all portrayed completely differently. Honestly, she seemed like a virtual character. I know her in real life, but seeing her like that in the virtual world made me feel something, you know?

I feel a bit overwhelmed by this kind of thing.
Should I say that I felt a bit down? But the thing is,
it's not just Instagram that's like this, even when I do Naver blog,
or even when I participate in online communities, there are people who are like this,
and people who are not. But when I see it on Instagram, it feels very provocative and superficial,
should I say? Since those kinds of feeds come out immediately,
it seems a bit more severe. So, if I don't use Instagram, there would be disadvantages.
The disadvantages I felt are, first, not knowing the latest trends,
falling behind, and also not knowing the latest internet issues, and furthermore, third,
there are many famous figures in Instagram, but I can't recognize any of them.
To be honest, I am the ultimate outsider. I have no interest in others at all.
That's why, maybe this is.

I sometimes feel like it's a disadvantage. Why should I know someone who has no relation to my livelihood? Why should I know that person? Why should I know that? Because of my mindset. But what's really disappointing is that I end up not knowing about my friends' current situations. Then, I feel left out. They talk amongst themselves knowing each other's news through Instagram, but I don't know. Oh right, you did that thing, or something like that. They know among themselves, but I don't. In the past, I used to ask what's what, but that can't happen every time. It can't always be like that in every conversation, so I naturally end up feeling left out. What's really disappointing, secondly, is that I end up not knowing about hot places. Really delicious restaurants, trendy cafes, clothes, or props.

There are many pretty hairstyles that come up, but I have no idea about that at all. Also, I rented the studio for today. When I tried to search for rental studios to make a reservation, everything requires sending a direct message on Instagram. It's so frustrating because I don't have an Instagram ID, and that circle is like a video, you know. They tell me to inquire through that, but it doesn't work. Even if I want to see all the pictures, I can only see up to six from a distance. If I click, it only shows one or two more. So, here I have a Kakao Channel where I can make a reservation, but I can't make a reservation where only Instagram is available. That's frustrating. And nowadays, the really disappointing thing is that I don't communicate well with the viewers. If I had Instagram, I could communicate well. I wish I knew this. Ah, a bit frustrating. YouTube.

I feel sorry that I couldn't talk much with the people watching.
Since I have a blog, shouldn't you check it through my blog? It could be like that.
The blog's comment reply system is quite inconvenient, not like Instagram. Also,
there are so many advertisements in the comments, it's really overwhelming. Moreover,
for blogs, you have to verify your real name to leave a comment. There's no anonymity, which makes it somewhat
difficult to approach. I am thinking that way. And now I'm almost
like a middle-aged woman, you see. When you become a middle-aged woman,
[Music] I've been meeting my husband for a long time, so I think
it doesn't matter. But if I were in my twenties, single, and without a boyfriend,
I might have met a wonderful partner or even gotten married through Instagram.
If I didn't have an Instagram ID, those possibilities
would be blocked, so that's the point.

I feel like it would be a shame, boss. I won't do it for real. If you ask me like this, I will never do it. I won't make it. How have I endured it until now? I can't make it because I feel wronged. Just like Facebook failed and Instagram rose, the day will come when even the car will be like that. Will it come until then? That kind of saying. Anyway, today's video ends here. Watch my other videos and leave. Anyway. [Music]

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한규리

The speaker has chosen not to join Instagram due to a strong emphasis on privacy and a distrust of the platform.

A male friend's advice also played a role in her decision, warning her about the true nature of Instagram.

By not joining, she feels she has avoided negative influences and impulsive spending on trend-related items promoted on the platform.

The Impact of Social Media on Self-Image and Relationships

Using social media can lead to inauthenticity and comparison with others, causing stress and feelings of inadequacy.

Obsessive use of social media can result in portraying a completely different persona online, leading to a lack of authenticity in real-life relationships.

The discrepancy between real life and virtual life on social media can be shocking and can have a strong impact on how a person is perceived.

Feeling Overwhelmed by Instagram and Its Disadvantages

Using Instagram can feel overwhelming due to its provocative and superficial nature, causing a sense of being left out.

Not using Instagram, however, can lead to disadvantages such as not being up to date with the latest trends, internet issues, and not recognizing famous figures.

The platform also creates a feeling of being disconnected from friends and missing out on information about hot places.

Frustrations with Booking Studios and Social Media Communication

Difficulty in booking a studio due to the requirement of an Instagram account for reservations.

Frustration with the limitations of communication on YouTube and the inconvenience of the blog's comment reply system.

The feeling of missed opportunities for social interaction and even romantic possibilities due to not having an Instagram account.

The speaker expresses reluctance to continue and a sense of being wronged.

There is a prediction about the potential decline of a current popular product, similar to the fall of Facebook and the rise of Instagram.

The speaker concludes the video abruptly, encouraging viewers to watch other videos.