0_Apprentice
I use social media a lot, but mainly Facebook and Twitter.  I have an Instagram account, but don't really understand why it's so popular.
1_Wizard
Instagram is a photo sharing app and is used on mobile, internet and desktop. The users will share pictures and video.
0_Apprentice
That's what I don't get.  I can share pictures on Facebook with a narrative.  Instagram doesn't have much writing.  Is that what people want now?
1_Wizard
Facebook actually owns Instagram, so I don't know why it wouldn't be a bit more similar in that area.
0_Apprentice
I didn't know that!  I follow a lot of pages with news and things on FB.  Does that type of thing exist on Instagram?  I would think not.
1_Wizard
I believe Instagram is more about just uploading photos and videos, that's about it.
0_Apprentice
My teen uses something similar to Instagram called Snapchat.  All he seems to do is take selfies on it.  It and Instagram just seem vain to me.  It doesn't feel like real communication.
1_Wizard
I agree! Instagram lets the users implement digital filters to their images and also lets them put on their location by using geotags. That is all about appearances!