Fed up with Facebook?

[Mr_Luke]

I've been on FB since about 2009.
Lately I'm thinking my life may be better if I avoid it altogether, or at least limit what and where I post on FB.
It can be addicting and disappointing at times.
Forums like this seem to offer more privacy.

Have you ever spent so much time on FB that it made you step back and ask yourself "what if I quit FB"?

 

[iahawk]

what's Facebook?

 

[Chris142]

I keep going to FB jail for reposting what someone else posted or speaking the truth. Kinda tired of their censorship if it does not agree with their views.

 

[oldhp]

I like FB. It's a way of keeping up with people that I haven't seen or talked to in a along time. I don't live on it either. It's great for passing on information about school closings, sports for high and middle schools etc. It is what "you" make it.

 

[alarmguy]

Yes, all the time. I have been with them the same amount of time. I hate the company and honestly other companies in the tech group for privacy reasons that I avoid but will stay focused on FB for your thread.
What I have done is drastically cut down the time I am on it. I started a year or two ago, first thing was to eliminate all the so called "friends" that are on your friends list but you never actually have interactions with. SO slowly buy surely I removed them from being "friends"

I also went into privacy settings which are quite robust even though I am sure most people dont bother (FB knows this) and turned off every freaking thing that I can. Now no one can see my profile unless they are on my friends list ya da ya da... there is a TON of stuff you can change.
SO for right now, I only check it once or twice a day, if that. I post more about my dog then myself or wife now.
More or less, the friends" I have in there now are people who respond to posts now and then and people I have known a long time, anyone else who I dont communicate with I delete.
It was a start, makes a big difference, living in the real world, ya know?

Ps. I forgot to say I NEVER click on a Facebook advertisement as that just helps Facebook make money and now thanks to Apple, they took it a step further and deny FB access to my devices for advertising purposes. This has affect FB earnings. No longer can target ads.

 

[tmorris1]

Facebook and Twitter are horrible companies. I have never had an account and never will. They try to be the thought police. If people used it for what oldhp said above it would be great, but unfortunately it has become something else IMO.

 

[Aredeeem]

FB? No thanks. If I haven’t seen or talked to a particular person in a long time there’s a reason for that.

 

[tmorris1]

Yes, all the time. I have been with them the same amount of time. I hate the company and honestly other companies in the tech group for privacy reasons that I avoid but will stay focused on FB for your thread.
What I have done is drastically cut down the time I am on it. I started a year or two ago, first thing was to eliminate all the so called "friends" that are on your friends list but you never actually have interactions with. SO slowly buy surely I removed them from being "friends"

I also went into privacy settings which are quite robust even though I am sure most people dont bother (FB knows this) and turned off every freaking thing that I can. Now no one can see my profile unless they are on my friends list ya da ya da... there is a TON of stuff you can change.
SO for right now, I only check it once or twice a day, if that. I post more about my dog then myself or wife now.
More or less, the friends" I have in there now are people who respond to posts now and then and people I have known a long time, anyone else who I dont communicate with I delete.
It was a start, makes a big difference, living in the real world, ya know?

The question is if they really adhere to your privacy settings. I think they do whatever they want and ask forgiveness later when and if they eventually get caught.

 

[jhellwig]

I turned off and notifications from any of the people on mine that posted anything political in either direction a few years ago. Not much reason to go on there since then. It only shows me posts from about 4 people.

 

[atikovi]

People that constantly post status updates are mostly narcissistic braggers. Asking someone to friend you, especially a stranger, just reeks of desperation. The format of groups makes the internet of 1999 seem modern compared to any forum format these days. Except for messaging a few relatives a couple times a year, I only use it for Marketplace, and even that is mostly scammers or spammers.

 

[alarmguy]

People that constantly post status updates are mostly narcissistic braggers. Asking someone to friend you, especially a stranger, just reeks of desperation. The format of groups makes the internet of 1999 seem modern compared to any forum format these days. Except for messaging a few relatives a couple times a year, I only use it for Marketplace, and even that is mostly scammers or spammers.

oh, yeah, marketplace got really bad, used to be more legitimate

 

[Pablo]

Just drop them. I hate FB. They can't take BOTH roads and then claim neither road. They can't be immune, yet take a side. Free or editorial. Choose one.

 

[Schandyman]

I've been on FB since about 2009.
Lately I'm thinking my life may be better if I avoid it altogether, or at least limit what and where I post on FB.
It can be addicting and disappointing at times.
Forums like this seem to offer more privacy.

Have you ever spent so much time on FB that it made you step back and ask yourself "what if I quit FB"?

Nope there’s nothing beneficial about being on Facebook. I wish my wife would have the same thought that Facebook is not needed in one’s life. “I’m tired of hearing what did we do before cellphones, how about what did you do before Facebook”?

 

[wag123]

I've been on FB since about 2009.
Lately I'm thinking my life may be better if I avoid it altogether, or at least limit what and where I post on FB.
It can be addicting and disappointing at times.
Forums like this seem to offer more privacy.

Have you ever spent so much time on FB that it made you step back and ask yourself "what if I quit FB"?

I was an early user of Facebook (mid 2000s), Twitter shortly thereafter, and used them for a couple of years. In just that short amount of time I realised how destructive and divisive they could be, as well as a big risk to my privacy and security. I turned them off. Early in the pandemic I turned Facebook back on to combat social isolation and try to find a boat through FB Marketplace. It had become FAR worse, full of erroneous information, twisted facts, outright lies, and political propaganda. It had also become FAR more divisive, destructive to some friendships, and downright toxic. As far as FB Marketplace is concerned, it is scammer central! I turned it back off. As far as I am concerned, goodby and good riddance to ALL anti-social media.

 

[Leo99]

I quit FB a few years ago. Think it's 2 or 3 years now. I don't miss it. It's a strange psychological study. People posting about their lives. Others following them with intrigue. People acting pious and holy and anointing themselves when in reality their own lives are in shambles. It is like poker. Strong is weak and weak is strong. The happiest people on FB are probably the saddest. I don't need any external validation for my life. My son is undercover on FB and my daughter deleted her profile as she entered the business world to avoid any negative implications from her teen years.

 

[RooflessVW]

My FB is only family + car and detailing groups.

 

[fisher83]

I enjoyed FB for a few years but eventually I got to the point where I realized I liked most people more before I knew their every waking thought on all the subjects of the world. I lost a lot of respect for some people based on their postings. I knew there were a lot of nutters out there, I just didn't realize so many of them were my friends and family. I decided it wasn't worth keeping (along with a few people along the way). I still have Messenger but de-activated my page a few months ago.

 

[samven]

I did sign up for FB 7 or 8 years ago because my community started a private page but I only check on it once or twice a year and never post. I keep it turned off in my browser and block all social media tracking. Its tough enough sorting the wheat from the chaff on subjects I know something about.

 

[JustinH]

I took it off my mobile devices a few years ago. Only post family photos on there and keep up with my out of state family.

 

[Malo83]

Who dat FB.