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What would the world be like without Instagram “likes?” How would we rank trending posts or measure the influence of influencers? Would the world slip into chaos or quietly move on without so much as a hiccup? We may be finding out sooner than we thought, as Instagram begins beta-testing a version of its platform without the “likes” feature.
The social media icon is testing a small group in Canada to see how removing the use of “likes” will affect interactions on Instagram. If the company deems the change beneficial, they may roll out the update globally, leaving millions of users without a convenient means of self-validation. In preparation for such a catastrophe, Mandatory is testing nine alternate sources of validation to help us through what some are calling “the sum of all fears.” Find your fallout plan below.
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Go into crushing debt to buy a really sweet car you can cruise the neighborhood in.
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Get validation from the guys at Cold Stone Creamery.
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Make meaningful in-person connections.
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Hijack a float during a parade and perform in front of thousands of people.
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Volunteer at an old folks home.
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Pay someone to follow you around and applaud.
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Ask your ex to adore you again.
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Go back to Facebook.
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Hit the strip club.