Instagram "Request Pending" Error? Here's How to Fix It

That Pesky "Your Request is Pending" Message on Instagram: What's Going On? Ugh, Instagram. We love it, we hate it, but we can't seem to live without it. Lately, a lot of users (myself included!) have been running into a super annoying issue: the dreaded "Your request is pending" message when trying to follow new accounts. It's like Instagram is playing hard to get, and it's driving us all crazy! So, what's the deal? Why are we stuck in Instagram limbo, waiting for our follow requests to be accepted? Well, after scouring the internet, reading countless articles, and diving deep into user forums, I think I've pieced together a few possible explanations (although Instagram is being pretty tight-lipped about it officially). The Prime Suspect: Instagram's New Spam Filter The most likely culprit seems to be a new feature Instagram quietly rolled out. It's called "Flag for review," and it's basically a spam filter on steroid…