why cannot I direct message anyone on instagram?

[WPCentral Question]

my phone lumia 520 wont let me txt on instagram..!! i use 6tag and it allows only to send images and photos but not text..and hello? i can't send anyone a photo at the starting of a conversation? so plzz help me out..i beg you..!!

 

[ttsoldier]

Err.. I'm using it right now for text. Had to send a photo of text initially (like a screen shot in one note)

Person responded and I was able to respond with text.