It’s almost as if certain filters say something about you. Since people tend to favor a certain few out of the 20 or so that are available.

For example… the toaster one

I have no idea who uses that.

And as for what you said towards the very end, I think the preset filters give you that sort of instant feeling that you are being creative…. when that might not always be the case.

for ex. I think drawing your lunch is a little more creative than photographing it… since photos of food so popular right now