“Less hesitation to post something off-brand.”



“Less comparison and competition. People sharing more because they want to, and not because they’re trying to keep up.”



“Not as much pressure on likes but a shift to the number of impressions, which I love!”



“I feel less pressure. Hiding these kinds of stats is a breath of fresh air. I no longer compare myself to similar influencers and am able to focus more on my own, unique content versus what is trendy.”



“I personally feel that I am more likely to honestly engage with content if I don't already have a quantified perception of how other people liked it.”



“It put the spotlight on the pressure social media brings.”



“Too many people rely on the numbers, when it usually ends up fostering unhealthy comparisons. I am all for quality over quantity. Creating quality and engaging content should be the focus.”



“More appreciation for people’s work and their humanity, rather than evaluating creators by the number of Likes they receive.”



“Not constantly checking up on engagement after posting to ensure I'm meeting standards.”



“Freedom and less pressure. I was amazed at how I much ‘likes’ affected my interactions/posting on Instagram. It's made the platform more enjoyable and creative.”

