Unplugging From Facebook

[SlammedZero]

I'm on Day 7 of "no facebook". I have logged in a few times to clear notifications and check a few times my name was tagged on something. However, I have done exactly zero news feed scrolling. It is easier than I thought it would be, however, I find myself hitting the Facebook app just out of subconsciousness a lot. That shows how much it controlled my life in my quest to thirst my social media starvation. My results so far? I don't really miss it. It feels good to clear my mind from the social media BS. Facebook used to be fun but now it just feels like it is filled with politic opinions, drama, and hate. You can't even look in the comments of a simple NFL post without finding people bickering and name calling like children. I just felt over it.

I would delete the entire thing all together but I really like the Facebook Marketplace. Anyways, I thought I would share my little unplugging experiment. This may just become a new trend for me.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Good for you.

It's a massive waste of time for me except for a few instances IMO...

-My daughter posts pictures of the grandson and other family pics
-I'm into trains both model & prototype and I belong to a couple groups where pics and info are shared
-I'm into history and there are a couple groups that post images of long ago locations which I very much enjoy

But the other stuff?

The political (and Facebook is overrun with political right now)– I'm sick of Trump, Hillary, Russia, Republicans, Democrats.
The gun debate (could be considered political)
Stupid questions where folks are trying to get you to answer
"Hey I'm a cute dog– will you share my image?"

I hate it.

 

[Runwildboys]

I'm on Day 7 of "no facebook". I have logged in a few times to clear notifications and check a few times my name was tagged on something. However, I have done exactly zero news feed scrolling. It is easier than I thought it would be, however, I find myself hitting the Facebook app just out of subconsciousness a lot. That shows how much it controlled my life in my quest to thirst my social media starvation. My results so far? I don't really miss it. It feels good to clear my mind from the social media BS. Facebook used to be fun but now it just feels like it is filled with politic opinions, drama, and hate. You can't even look in the comments of a simple NFL post without finding people bickering and name calling like children. I just felt over it.

I would delete the entire thing all together but I really like the Facebook Marketplace. Anyways, I thought I would share my little unplugging experiment. This may just become a new trend for me.

I've been experimenting with staying off Facebook since its inception.......It was even easier than staying away from heroin!

 

[G2]

FB is lame and I got tired of reading all the whiny "look at me" posts or the mega-insignificant posts informing what restaurant you're eating at. Total attention grab.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

The tipping point for me was the realization that apparently all of my friends and acquaintances are motivational speakers and life coaches.

 

[BigStar]

I only created a profile so I can "like" my gfs posts or things we're tagged in. Standard question when out at a restaurant/event, "Is it okay if I tag us in?" SMH...same answer everytime, "Don't give a..."

 

[nightrain]

What's a facebook?

 

[Runwildboys]

I only created a profile so I can "like" my gfs posts or things we're tagged in. Standard question when out at a restaurant/event, "Is it okay if I tag us in?" SMH...same answer everytime, "Don't give a..."

I joined a while back, just because I thought it would be easy to use it to upload photos for other sites. Before I knew it, I was getting "friend requests", so I deleted my account. I don't want anyone from my past to be able to get in touch with me that easily.

 

[Runwildboys]

What's a facebook?

 

[Reality]

That sounds to me like someone going on a diet, but saying, "I'm still going to eat the same foods, I just will spend less time doing it"

To me at least, "unplugging" from something means literally removing it from your life. In this case, it just sounds like you are cutting back on your usage, which means at any given time, you can increase your usage again as needed.

I am not posting this to mock what you are saying, but rather to suggest that if you feel it's important enough to cut back on your facebook usage and also tell others about it, you might want to consider actually "unplugging" from it rather than just avoiding parts or certain features it offers.

 

[Runwildboys]

That sounds to me like someone going on a diet, but saying, "I'm still going to eat the same foods, I just will spend less time doing it"

To me at least, "unplugging" from something means literally removing it from your life. In this case, it just sounds like you are cutting back on your usage, which means at any given time, you can increase your usage again as needed.

The sign of true dependency.

 

[BigStar]

I joined a while back, just because I thought it would be easy to use it to upload photos for other sites. Before I knew it, I was getting "friend requests", so I deleted my account. I don't want anyone from my past to be able to get in touch with me that easily.

Can't lie, when I did sign up, I did some HS memory lane searches Same issue happened too, I would get requests from old friends and you just accept as to not be a jerk. Now everytime I load up my browser, get "updates" on random posts I could care less about from friends I haven't seen in 20 years.

 

[Runwildboys]

Can't lie, when I did sign up, I did some HS memory lane searches Same issue happened too, I would get requests from old friends and you just accept as to not be a jerk. Now everytime I load up my browser, get "updates" on random posts I could care less about from friends I haven't seen in 20 years.

Yep. I'm glad I had the foresight to avoid that situation. As it is, my brother lives on FB, and he updates me on anything he feels might be relevant.......Hasn't been right yet.

 

[G2]

Still exploring here. I think I'm going to check out the member list and randomly tag them.

 

[Juggernaut]

I haven't logged back into Facebook for over half a decade now. I couldn't care less about it. If I ever log back in again, it'll be to finally delete my account.

 

[SlammedZero]

That sounds to me like someone going on a diet, but saying, "I'm still going to eat the same foods, I just will spend less time doing it"

To me at least, "unplugging" from something means literally removing it from your life. In this case, it just sounds like you are cutting back on your usage, which means at any given time, you can increase your usage again as needed.

I am not posting this to mock what you are saying, but rather to suggest that if you feel it's important enough to cut back on your facebook usage and also tell others about it, you might want to consider actually "unplugging" from it rather than just avoiding parts or certain features it offers.

Baby steps. I've realized that the social media craze became a giant part of my life. Whether that is good or bad probably depends on any given person's views. I'm not looking to get a pat on the back from anybody, just merely sharing that I have realized it was starting to mentally cloud my thoughts and rob me of my time away from other things I may enjoy doing. Any step in the right direction of commitment to change is better than standing pat and doing nothing.

 

[Runwildboys]

Baby steps. I've realized that the social media craze became a giant part of my life. Whether that is good or bad probably depends on any given person's views. I'm not looking to get a pat on the back from anybody, just merely sharing that I have realized it was starting to mentally cloud my thoughts and rob me of my time away from other things I may enjoy doing. Any step in the right direction of commitment to change is better than standing pat and doing nothing.

Always look to learn and grow.

 

[kskboys]

Good for you.

It's a massive waste of time for me except for a few instances IMO...

-My daughter posts pictures of the grandson and other family pics
-I'm into trains both model & prototype and I belong to a couple groups where pics and info are shared
-I'm into history and there are a couple groups that post images of long ago locations which I very much enjoy

But the other stuff?

The political (and Facebook is overrun with political right now)– I'm sick of Trump, Hillary, Russia, Republicans, Democrats.
The gun debate (could be considered political)
Stupid questions where folks are trying to get you to answer
"Hey I'm a cute dog– will you share my image?"

I hate it.

Completely agree.

Except, there are no discussions. All the debates I've seen were simply people screaming at each other.

 

[Runwildboys]

Completely agree.

Except, there are no discussions. All the debates I've seen were simply people screaming at each other.

Ooooohhhh....Now that sounds like fun!!!

 

[CouchCoach]

It has it's uses like keeping up with people that I care about. I re-signed up when I retired at the request of some of the people I used to work with but the majority aren't Bookers and posting every little detail of their lives. Hey, I just took a breath!

My wife talked me into it the first time and I hated it and that whole "friends" thing reminded me of the popularity contests back in high school. Add you as a friend? I didn't like you when you were younger, why in the hell would I want to like you now?

I've never really explored it and plunged into the bowels of it but the damned thing has cost more productivity and put more stress on marriages than anything in history. I do not get the "social' aspect of it but I am most likely in the minority.

But I am not going to criticize anyone for being addicted to social media as I am kind of that way about our little gathering here. A day goes by and I don't see my fellow Zonekins and I get testy.