Friend in a mood with me because of comment I made at dinner

[Mall03]

Out with friends last night - one has been travelling so I’ve not seen them for over a year. She asked me why I’m not on Instagram anymore; I replied I turned 30 years old and grew up - she laughed.

Another friend who was present (and uses IG) said my reply was rude and that I insinuated anyone over 30 who uses IG needs to grow up.

That’s not what I was saying (although I do find it all a bit cringe these days if I’m honest!).

Do you think my reply was inappropriate or did my friend over react?

We live in a world where patience is running dry. People care more about a like from strangers than an opinion from a friend.we have to think twice before you say anything! And everyone over here probably have an insta account(including me) so yh it does come across bitcy.😅 think what you like just don't speak your mind.

I think you made a fair statement OP.

It’s a reference to another thread that was running at the same time. Someone was offended because they were at a cafe that had a sign over the door that read something like “nobody leaves sober” and it triggered some feelings over her family members who had problems with alcohol.

It sounds a bit snappy and that you think yourself a cut above, OP @Mall03

Not a nice reaction to a friend you haven't seen for a while. I mean it's fine not to be on social media but not to give the reason that you 'grew up' . It sounds like you have a good deal of growing up to do.

You came across superior.
This would really put me off you even though I’m not on instagram. It was not a nice reply.

I think you have shown a snooty side which is unappealing to a couple of your friends. Just always remember not to make others feel uncomfortable or belittled because something isn’t your thing anymore.

There's another thread about a review of a cafe where the OP of the thread was being very sensitive about a sign

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5350564-cafes-reply-to-my-review-is-it-any-wonder-places-are-struggling

Judging by the woman at the dinner's response and those of many here, I would say you may have a point!
Goodness people are touchy.
My guess is you simply made a throwaway remark and now the wokeratti are up in arms.
You have nothing to apologise for.