Finally cut the cord
Jul 29, 2015 14:01:57 #
I just realized how much trouble social media has caused in my life. Too much time wasted on likes and status updates.
I used it the keep track of family that I haven't seen in years. But sometimes people you haven't seen in years are better left in your past. Even family.
I did a quick search on deleting a Facebook profile--not a simple deactivation that is reversible. With only a moment of hesitation, I cut the cord.
They gave me 14 days to change my mind and I have to admit that it will be hard not to log in. I've already deleted the app from my smartphone.
I used it the keep track of family that I haven't seen in years. But sometimes people you haven't seen in years are better left in your past. Even family.
I did a quick search on deleting a Facebook profile--not a simple deactivation that is reversible. With only a moment of hesitation, I cut the cord.
They gave me 14 days to change my mind and I have to admit that it will be hard not to log in. I've already deleted the app from my smartphone.
Jul 29, 2015 14:05:33 #
Good for you! I have been thinking about the same thing but do have your courage.
hlmichel wrote:
I just realized how much trouble social media has ... (show quote)
Jul 29, 2015 14:31:19 #
Jul 29, 2015 14:33:36 #
TucsonCoyote wrote:
At this point I'll just watch this for awhile ..... :XD:
Lol. Now that you mention it....there are a couple of ways this could go.
Jul 29, 2015 15:41:46 #
Kenny wrote:
Good for you! I have been thinking about the same thing but do have your courage.
I went through and killed them all: Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Google+. So really, the hedgehog is all I've got left.
I guess the batteries on my S4 will last a lot longer now.
Jul 29, 2015 17:44:49 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
I couldn't believe the grief I got from some of my family members when I told them I was leaving FB. It was never really my cup of tea anyway and then you have people getting frustrated with you if you don't check in as often as they think you should. My niece was offended that I didn't make a reunion she had because I didn't know anything about it, her comment was that it had been of FB several times over the past couple months. When I told her I no longer have an account she acted like I'd just punched her in the stomach. Too many take all the social media stuff way to seriously IMHO.
Jul 29, 2015 17:50:28 #
we all survived before facebook and I'm sure we are going to survive after it
Jul 29, 2015 21:10:04 #
Jul 29, 2015 22:52:09 #
teesquare
Loc: USA
Family - and real friends - know how to call and really communicate. You know, via actual voice. A method in which you can sense the emotion of everything being said. No need for emoticons.
I for one think in taking a step back from "multi-media" you are actually taking a step forward in improving the quality of your communications.
I for one think in taking a step back from "multi-media" you are actually taking a step forward in improving the quality of your communications.
Jul 29, 2015 23:12:43 #
teesquare wrote:
Family - and real friends - know how to call and really communicate. You know, via actual voice. A method in which you can sense the emotion of everything being said. No need for emoticons.
I for one think in taking a step back from "multi-media" you are actually taking a step forward in improving the quality of your communications.
I for one think in taking a step back from "multi-media" you are actually taking a step forward in improving the quality of your communications.
Exactly. And since I have no social media apps on my phone, I noticed the smiles and nods I got from people as they walked by....at least the ones who weren't texting.
Jul 29, 2015 23:18:19 #
teesquare
Loc: USA
hlmichel wrote:
Exactly. And since I have no social media apps on my phone, I noticed the smiles and nods I got from people as they walked by....at least the ones who weren't texting.
When we make the choice to not be "lemmings" - we find that there often exists a path which is not self destructive ;)
Jul 30, 2015 06:48:11 #
I've never signed up for any social media program in my life.
I'm too busy and could care less what someone is having for dinner.
I'm too busy and could care less what someone is having for dinner.
Jul 30, 2015 07:09:10 #
I signed on to Facebook years ago. Then I started seeing what Facebook was doing, didn't like what I saw and have just left it alone.
Jul 30, 2015 07:58:27 #
Jul 30, 2015 08:13:08 #
Snap Shot wrote:
I've never signed up for any social media program in my life.
I'm too busy and could care less what someone is having for dinner.
I'm too busy and could care less what someone is having for dinner.
Funny you should mention that. I was getting increasingly annoyed with one of my FB friends who felt the need to show her husband's breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I'd been slowly weaning myself off of it for a few months; posting less. Mostly pictures taken on my morning walks or my composites. I think I may have given about 2-3 hours to FB a day.
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