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Samuel Koch Temporarily Leaves Instagram Over 'Co-Dependency' Concerns

His pause highlights worries in casting that social media metrics outweigh artistic craft.

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Samuel Koch hielt beim "EKM Gemeindekongress" 2025 einen Vortrag.

Overview

  • He announced he is stepping away after concluding the platform had created a co-dependency and a loss of freedom.
  • During his absence, the account will be maintained by the association Samuel Koch und Freunde e. V.
  • He did not specify a return date, framing the move as a provisional farewell.
  • He thanked the many followers who had used the channel to share personal suffering, praising their openness.
  • He noted that stepping back can be risky for actors in a follower-driven industry and criticized decisions that prioritize reach over ability.