why do tumbler post sometimes feel more authentic ?

A lot of posts seem less polished than content on instgram. do you think that makes tumbler feel more genuine or is it just nostalgia ?

I think it’s a bit of both, but Tumblr feels more personal because people often share random thoughts, niche interests, and messy little moments without trying to make everything look perfect. Instagram can feel more curated, while Tumblr feels more like seeing what’s actually going on in someone’s head.

Tumblr reminds me of a time when social media felt more personal and less like a competition. People could post random thoughts, favorite quotes, or something they related to without turning everything into a perfectly edited post.