Could you do without social media?

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I spent all of last week away from all social media. Truth be told, I didn't miss it that much.  Have you spent or would you spend time away from social media sites and apps?

tatianamay · Accepted Answer

I have not used social media (except G@G) in about 6 months.

Instagram and Snapchat started to have a negative impact on my mental health. My depression and anxiety grew even more. Not to mention, I started getting creepy messages on IG by weirdos. Yes, I do get creepy messages on G@G, but at least, I can change it in my settings. I felt likw I had to talk to EVERYONE on my Snapchat list (my school friends) who sent me random snaps everyday. I felt like i could not concentrate in school stuff. I deleted all my social media except G@G and this is the happiest I have ever been. I feel a lot more better now.

ShaTTeredMasterpeace · Accepted Answer

I can and have many times. I currently am on a social media fast. Unless this is considered social media. I haven't logged into my IG or FB in months. And I just started becoming more active on here again too. Sometimes you just need a break.

The_Maphio · Accepted Answer

I do regularly without. I erased every other social media account I had since things were becoming ridiculous: stupidity, ignorance, minding each other private business and idolizing the stupidest people on earth is not something that an evolved human being should be doing.

all_hayl · Accepted Answer

I left Facebook a few years ago. The transition was difficult but I don’t regret it. Seems that social media isn’t inherently bad, but people can be quite toxic, and social media is easy to become addicted to and used in an unhealthy way. I’ll leave it at that.

Curiousgirl2414 · Answer

I deleted all of my social media accounts back in 2016. Since then, I briefly had a LinkedIn account, and my friends and I starting this account for fun have been my only “social” media

Like you, I don’t miss it. As I remember it, social media was just nothing but a lot of attention cravers trying to out do each other for attention. The political arguments, the family drama posts, the “you know who you are posts”…. was so childish and I don’t miss it in the slightest.

DizzyDesii · Answer

Absolutely. GAG is the closest to social media i’ll get. I dont use anything else. I go on twitter a few times a year to read funny posts, but you dont even need an account to do that. I never had snap, never had IG, never had FB. And dont care to

loves2learn · Answer

Sure. We all could. We just don’t want to lol. Welcome back! 🙃

Blackcupcake · Answer

I haven’t used any social media in almost 4 years now

dustybiker · Answer

I created two accounts in order to keep in touch with friends who moved out of my area, but they like social media about as much as I do, so it’s easier just to text from time to time. lol
Social platforms seems more about superior content to gain followers. I’m happy just being boring me.. and not stalked by random folk.

beebella · Answer

I deleted my Facebook account a few years ago. I still have Twitter and Instagram, but I hardly ever use them. I usually just like to see what's trending, but I don't really post anything anymore.

So yeah, for the most part, I can do without it. 😅

siennasjo · Answer

I don't spend much time at all on social media. I probably spend an hour on it a day if you include snapchat. I don't post much on my insta, or vsco. I do believe that I couldn't do without it, because I'ts how I can see what my friends are upto, and how I can still see them because me and my best friends go to different high schools.

hhhffg7889 · Answer

I hope every day social media falls apart. It's the worst

Baredog69 · Answer

I watched a Netflix video of EX Google and FB employees talking about how much mind control the social media actually has, kind of freaked me out. I went 2 weeks without any social media whatsoever found myself to be a lot happier but I got pulled back in. Maybe they do have that mind control.

Anonymous · Answer

I primarily use SoMe to be in contact with friends through messages and otherwise to be a part of different groups on Facebook or following people in my interests such as fanfictions, other fandoms, and art. And I would hate to lose that.

I could step away for some time, but I don't want it to be permanently.

Anonymous · Answer

I can do that easily, I did that often before I started classes and I'm waiting to end the semester so I can disappear once again, I just turned my phone off, put my laptop in a drawer and forgot about screens for days until I want to socialize online. The only problem is we have no phone at home and if someone needs me they won't find me, and people also thought something happened to me or that I was mad at them.

animesenpai · Answer

As an early millennial I can remember life before social media so I could go back without it. I think it would be healthier for society in general to be honest.

But at the same time it is really convenient. And amazing at keeping in touch with friends and acquaintances that may no longer be in your immediate vicinity.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

I could, that doesn't mean I would want to though. I do have a low profile on social media in general though due to my history.

I also take long breaks, such as if if I go camping in the mountains in the summer. No cell service.

NetSapien · Answer

I don't really have personal accounts on any anymore. I do have a dummy account on Twitter/FB to get updates on certain products and services.. that's it G@G is really the only active account I have.

melanieeeB · Answer

Yeah, lately I'm using only Gag, what'sapp and youtube.  Like I still have my Insta account but I don't really use it anymore, it's just there and I will respond to texts but that's it

Apulu_3 · Answer

I don't have any social media rather than this (and Whatsapp if it is counted). And I'm not that typical social media girl because I have many hobbies to engage myself in.

bsann2015 · Answer

The biggest part I would miss on social media is being able to message people and talk to people and I've met good friends that I've never met before but they're on chat with me

Daniela1982 · Answer

I don't think many can these days.  It grows on you!

Jaximus-Lion · Answer

Easy! Seriously... I do take breaks from everything few times a year. Me and the Mrs. escape to a cabin in the middle of wonderful forests and near water, no internet, no TV and relaxing, we love it.

lightbulb27 · Answer

was just thinking of doing that again. I think I will. It's such a headache that it's there on the devices I use for calls, navigation, takes effort. but it's not healthy, so what's the use of it?

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I voted yes, because I’ve been on vacations where I had no access to social media other than a few opportunities to post photos at night and I was very happy.

mike5150 · Answer

I am not a big fan of most social media but I do use it most for news, info and ocassionaly talking to old friends. If it dissapeared I would probably miss it a little but after a short time I wouldn't care

Cubus · Answer

I use only Facebook, and not that much. I don't have Twitter, Instagram etc.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

Other than GAG, don't have social media.. No Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. Never have, so yes I definitely could

bean2k21 · Answer

Let's just take this a step further and say, could you do without society. The answer is yes. Give me a knife and a sleeping bag and I'll be just fine.

Dragonpurple · Answer

Yes, in fact I quite often go over a week before coming back to here. Even been a month before, and I have no other social media presence anywhere.

KieranByrne · Answer

I can, the Realisation that 'No one really cares' hits and depression kicks in! It is hard to find someone who is wanting or allowing you or me to live life on how we would like it! Except one!

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

I would definitely be able to do without social media.

Luopio27 · Answer

I left all social medias, 2 years ago. Now there is less distractions from school or work. I believe, human life is where the people are, not where their devices are.

CaliSixx · Answer

Believe it or not GaG and Snapchat are the only two apps I have

Redstang88 · Answer

Yeah, I love it. Used to spend ~4 months a year with no cell service and little to no internet access

007920 · Answer

For the most part I don't use any of it, I occasionally post a picture on snap in a private message, answer questions on here and I comment on youtube sometimes, don’t really care for social
Media at all to tell you the truth……

lilaccc · Answer

yeah, only g@g still remains, and maybe if the time is right.. i also leave this site.

LiLaLydia · Answer

Yes, I stopped already using fb and sc and might get rid of the others in the future too

JosyJosy · Answer

I could but I would miss it, I use it to listen to music, Youtube

f_ckjoebiden · Answer

F_CK YES> Give me modern teeth hygiene, dentistry, modern basic surgery, and send me back to 1500 something.

TexasRed95 · Answer

This is my only social media. I only hop on about once a week. I have never been into social media really.

Flotri66 · Answer

Dropped fb since 2016 (take a guess why) and I couldn't have been happier. If any of my friends wanna contact me all they have to do is text or call.

SunnyCaliGirl · Answer

Oh yes most I definitely Luke live without social media

RebeccaBI2000 · Answer

I could. This mainly for a distraction in between meetings

Minahh · Answer

Honestly yeah I can imagine that. I had days without social media in the past. It's freeing. I guess I should practice it more often.

Markieboy71 · Answer

I COULD BUT WOW!! I ACTUALLY TALK TO MY OLD HOMEROOM CLASS I LOVE INFO ABILITIES. AND IM LEARNING MUCH THIS WAY. I HOPE MORE AMERICANS WILL SEEK FREEDOM

MRae71 · Answer

Absolutely would be fine if social media disappeared altogether and people actually went back to old fashioned communication to talk; catch up and reconnect.

Anonymous · Answer

21 with no FB, Twitter, IG, or Snapchat. Haven’t been on in 6 years.. don’t regret it at all!

collie22 · Answer

i don't really care for social medias except for gag

sp33d · Answer

No problem, whatsoever. It's an entertaining distraction.

Rainbowdash_999 · Answer

I enjoy social media. I live on the internet so nah I couldn’t live without it.

lovedejj_xo · Answer

I enjoy my social media especially since I use it for baking

007kingifrit · Answer

i deleted all my social media years ago... life is much better

bolverk · Answer

Do without Social Media for a week or more? No problem my life is not built around it.

Eswarroalvass · Answer

Oof easy I just have gag a PS1 emulator on my phone I don't care for other social media apps

alance99 · Answer

Yes i can delete all of it without a second thought

cloud9vortex1234 · Answer

Yes, I have, and everyone else could too if they had to.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

for myself i can but if it's for business, i can't leave it.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, I hardly use it.

Better_off_here · Answer

i could do without social media but i would have a much harder time being away from the internet.

jimmy2 · Answer

I got off everything but this yes i can live without it

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Absolutely. Quit FB years ago, never was into Instagram, Twitter, etc.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, I've only used social media to DM people. I'd live without it.

Anonymous · Answer

I deleted my social media too much drama & BS I only use this site from time to time. Life has been great.

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