I recently uninstalled Instagram and started using it in my browser where I can use uBlock to block features I don't need like reels and the explore feed. WhatsApp is the last remaining Meta app on my phone, and I look forward to the day that I can just get rid of it.

Hah I guess with channels, you can at least choose not to subscribe to any. Not the case for stories, which are always shown whether you want it or not. I've resorted to manually muting stories from most of my contacts.

That's good to know!