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Pyromaniac

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Joined: 2015-02-15

Posts: 4,868

Social media.

So I am pretty sure I am addicted to social media. Like its not even like I enjoy it, I just like constantly feel the need to check Facebook, and snapchat and my texts because I feel like someone might be angry with me, or I feel like I need to plan a social thing all the time. This is stupid. Nothing ever happens on facebook, and I literally just hung out with five friends, and then right away felt like I needed to talk to them.
Is social media overly addictive? Its definitely a distraction. Heck, right now I'm supposed to be practicing. Am I? Nope. What can be done about this? Should we encourage people not to use it? What will happen with our children/the next generation??
EDIT: I have a little more to say. Like I think social medias give us the illusion of being connected to people, when actually arent' connecting with anyone, our true friendships may even go down the tubes! I mean, facebook and whatnot can be used to build relationships, plan events, etc, but yeah

/discuss pls

Last edited by Pyromaniac (May 13 2014 6:05:18 pm)

0176

Member

From: Brazil

Joined: 2021-09-05

Posts: 3,174

Re: Social media.

I don't have a Facebook account and I (probably) won't have one for quite some time. Doesn't help that some of my real-life 'friends' would probably keep annoying me, either way.

I don't know why, but I really dislike using my IRL identity online - I never really used my full/partial name around here. It feels weird seeing people I know in real life in the internet too sometimes, although I've got a few gaming friends

Calicara

Guest

Re: Social media.

I'll try to keep my comment as short, sweet, and precise as possible.
I think social media is good, but only in moderation. I think it's good in the fact that I can communicate with friend, family, and professors in a way which I never could before. E-mail is quick and convenient, and can be much faster than actually seeking out the person you need to talk to.
That being said, it's always important to be careful what you post online. Even if you are joking around, some people might take you very seriously. Also, since I doubt there is any real privacy on any social media site, I suggest being careful what you post. You never know what person, marketing company, of government official might be looking at it. Better safe than sorry.
Also, long term computer use in unhealthy. It's good to take a break and experience the real world once in a while.

Last edited by Calicara (May 13 2014 7:03:38 pm)

Fdoou

Banned

Re: Social media.

the real world gives you a sunburn and a concussion and diseases for no reason. that's my outlook on life

but on social media, it's a waste of time and i don't use it.

Koya

Fabulous Member

From: The island with those Brits

Joined: 2015-02-18

Posts: 6,310

Re: Social media.

I am on Instagram (/kik) constantly.

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Different55

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Joined: 2015-02-07

Posts: 16,575

Re: Social media.

I joined twitter a day or two ago mainly so I could write FMOT @_______burrito_ on the school whiteboards.

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Anch

Member

Joined: 2015-02-16

Posts: 5,447

Re: Social media.

I think people take advantage of this... way too much...

Fdoou

Banned

Re: Social media.

i guess you could say that i have similar, if weaker actions towards this forum. even though it's only a matter of time until I am permabanned lol