In the era of social media, Instagram has undoubtedly become a virtual stage where people carefully curate moments of their lives for an audience of friends. However, somewhere along the way, the simple joy of sharing only important highlights transformed into a relentless quest for unnecessary attention at all times — and between you and me, it’s getting annoying.

We’ve all seen it: that one person whose stories are a never-ending dashed line filled with reshares of every post possible, every meal, every gym session, every motivational quote, and every blurry concert clip imaginable (basically their whole gallery and Instagram feed). They also very helpfully provide us with an incessant flood of cryptic notes that read like the diary of someone desperate for validation: “Some people really aren’t who you think they are” or “I can’t believe this.” The notes somehow keep changing every five seconds—it’s as if the posters are determined to remind us every waking moment that they exist.

Why do I find this behavior so frustrating? Firstly, it clutters the social experience. Instagram was meant for meaningful sharing — photos, videos, and updates that friends genuinely care about. Now, there are endless posts that lack substance, purpose, or context and they turn the platform into loud and unsolicited digital noise. Nobody asked for a play-by-play of your boring Tuesday or an enigmatic note hinting at some vague drama you’re not going to elaborate on.

Secondly, the attention-seeking nature of these posts comes off as insincere. When someone posts fifty motivational quotes immediately followed by a 10-second video of them squatting, it’s hard not to wonder: is this for inspiration or just applause? If you’re this person, let me tell you—-the crowd is only booing. When users flood their followers with minute-by-minute updates, it starts feeling less like authentic sharing and more like a desperate cry for relevance.

Perhaps the most annoying part is that this oversharing isn’t just about self-expression — it’s about validation. Social media was supposed to connect us, but digital evolution has brought us to meet people whose constant attempts to grab attention often push people away instead. The more someone tries to stay at the top of our feeds, the more we want to block them.

Of course, everyone is entitled to share their life as they see fit. But maybe it’s time we all pause before posting and ask ourselves: is this actually interesting, helpful, or meaningful? Or am I just posting for the sake of being seen? A little self-awareness could go a long way in making Instagram a better experience for everyone.

So please, take to posting your millions of irrelevant updates on a more private account with followers who actually care instead of your main account with random acquaintances who are just trying to get through their day without suffering from your spam. To the relentless story-uploaders and note-spammers who feel called out: we see you. We just wish you’d let us breathe for a moment without reminding us you’re there.