Instagram hiding likes: US users have mixed emotions about the move, survey finds

A red heart used to gives a 'like' to a post from followers on Instagram. A majority of Americans simply don't care whether Instagram hides likes or not, while a vocal minority are against it and one-fourth approve, according to a new survey. — AFP

LOS ANGELES: Instagram this month began a test to hide "likes" for US users, and two weeks ago the social platform announced that it will be rolling out the change everywhere in the world.

The move ticked off some big influencers, including Nicki Minaj, who said on Twitter that she's going to stop posting to Instagram because of the decision. "Hmmmm what should I get into now?" she mused sarcastically. "Think of all the time I'll have with my new life." (Minaj hasn't posted to her Instagram account, which has 108 million followers, since Nov 9.)