How to remove/mute "motivational" messages from Strava

[pssaenz]

Since a few weeks ago Strava is at it again with pushing "features" down your throat. Now among the notifications for an activity I have to read Strava's stupid "motivational" messages (you're doing great, keep at it, da da da). Anyone can help me get rid of those?

[Jan_Mantau]

Wow! Great work at writing a post @Jane! Your post is ready, please dive into your stats! Kudos for completely ignoring every complaint!

[joadskjelbred]

LOL You made my day!

[Rixter]

Hi @Jane this could be disabled instantly and reimplemented when there's a proper way to enable/disable the notices. People have voiced their complaints for weeks yet nothing has changed. 

[jimpin]

I totally agree... I find the comments condescending and unmotivating, the total opposite of their intended purpose. If I'm just going for a slow run or a walk around the block with my dog I don't need to be cheered on. In fact I don't really need a dumb app to ever be cheering me on. Please add a way of disabling this.

[taa022]

I agree with the comment above re: opening up separate tickets. I’ve done this and requested the notification language be changed or optional. if this is not taken care of, I am not renewing my membership.

[Rixter]

I created a ticket and referenced this thread and asked them to read. I also asked if Pro athletes are forced to have the same platitudes? If not, that means they DO have a way of disabling it

[bobdaspider]

These 'so-called' motivational messages should be optional. If some users like them - fine, they can continue to receive them BUT for others, these messages are insulting / condescending, so would like the option NOT to receive them. Sounds like a reasonable compromise. PS. Is the likes of Jonas Vingegaard and other pro riders with a Strava account, also receiving these 'motivational' messages OR is it just us ordinary folk?

[Velolion]

Ya, although I won’t go off the deep end  and say someone needs to lose their job over it (like a writer above) I do find the auto kudos annoying, meaningless, and patronizing. I don’t need or want a kudos feature at all, let alone one that doesn’t even come from a real person. Save that crap for the snowflakes that need constant affirmation and validation for even getting out of bed in the morning. Probably making a lot of $$ off it via increased engagement and subscription rate, but I think the worst thing that ever happened to Strava was when it went all social.

[Velolion]

…and then, hilariously, I got three “badges” for making the above post. 🙄 Totally out of control.

[Rixter]

Well done! Just a few more snide comments and you'll be on your way to your next badge 🤣