Does social media have a positive or negative impact on you?

[AllGoodNamesRGone]

The impact of social media is hard to ignore today. Whether you want to gather information, grow your interests, build your business, or entertain yourself, social media platforms have you covered.

Is social media good or bad? How u feel?

[Purpleronnie]

I have 2 social media accounts , this app and an account I barely use on YouTube and never to share only to watch and research. I came off all other forms of social media about 11 years ago and have never looked back. Nothing negative occurred as a precursor to this but i was spending an Increasing amount of time on those accounts which let’s be honest if it doesn’t add to your life in any tangible way then what’s the point. More so these days o actually see the apps as being responsible for anxiety , depression etc as well causing people to spend even more time alone and physically socially interacting with others like they should be as these communication skills actually matter more irl.

[Lionman95]

I would say both because on the one hand social media allows me a good working connection to people I don´t see everyday and it allows to get in contact with people I wouldn´t meet from day to day.

One another hand it´s filled up with noise, news and so many shitty opions that it´s overwhelming to me. I think one of the biggest disadvantages of social media is that it changes humans into prefering being comfortable over doing the hard work to actually achieve something (instant gratification).

[dustybiker]

I’ve only used it for business or personal serious issues (lit a fire under my insurance companies rear to share a current storm gif and ask where their inspector was as it had been three weeks - had a replying call in half an hour).

Other than that it doesn’t attract me. I have zero desire to share images of my recent meals.

[SeriouslyFunny00]

Both positive and negative. Balance is a must.

[laurlaur101]

I think it can both, but for me I think it has done more if a negative impact just because of the self consciousness, low self esteem, low confidence everything and comparing to other people it really does mess with your mind and takes a toll on your mental health.

[Chazmatazz269]

Mostly negative, but i have to admit that that’s at least partly on me. I don’t like most people and social media lets most people be their worst most of the time. I’m a sensitive and reactive person by nature. If i’m not on my game, the idiots, psychos and trolls get to me more than they should. I rarely react in a manner as becoming as i act; thereby doubling the number of assholes on any given post at any given moment. Ell oh ell!

[LiamJHayden]

Well, venting on sites like this is certainly better than ticking off a boss or a spouse, so if you have negative interactions here to avoid them in real life that is a good thing.

[Chazmatazz269]

THAT is incredible perception!
I’ll have to consider that in my never ending work to achieve balance. Thank you!

[The_Shadow_Dweller]

An extreme high level of moderation on my side keeps my account kind of safe from all the crap there is on it. I review all the settings I can. Privacy, information collection, and whatever there is.

So no, the social media I have does not have any negative impact on me.

[ManOnFire]

Neither. When I was young social media had a pretty big impact on me I will say. To the point I could be in my feelings for days because of something some asshole said to me. Now? That kinda thing doesn't affect me like that, nor does social media give me any kind of major significant high.

I would say I'm pretty neutral about it. I'm on it because I like it or have something to say, but not like my life or happiness depends on it or can be moved by it.

[Dinosaursandanime65]

I could be a big help, just post this link wherever. Anywhere, (not literally anywhere, just places like here) https://youtube.com/@yvridiovaseilio9309

[dragoblack]

Positive, because I chose who i let in my life and what i see. My Facebook is just educational stuff, geology, tech news, science news, restoration videos, survival crafting, anime news, memes, cute animal videos, animations, lewd art, family, and stuff from friends who craft, work out or just nerd out.

[es20490446e]

Very bad. It makes me obsessed about how other people perceives me.

Hence I don't use any social media, except GaG and Reddit. And I don't post anything personal about me, not even an avatar that describes me.

[CoolCatMar1]

Reddit? You too?

[CoolCatMar1]

Even though i rarely posted anything there haha

[es20490446e]

@CoolCatMar1 I go there very rarely, and mostly for posting about my libre software.

Curiously I got this:

[es20490446e]

@CoolCatMar1 I guess my software is cool.

[TheSimFans]

Is can be mixed both thing can both very negative or being too positive can also be bad.

[CoolCatMar1]

I don't really care about social media and what it tries to pressure me to like or dislike or even what to look like. I am who I am and i like being me.

[IJhonnyI]

Depends if a sad bum like @BeMuse exist he a sad loner looking for a boyfriend he's 6'3 looking for dick up his ass

[BeMuse]

See how mad you got over Hispanics being an ethnicity. Now you're gossiping like a school girl.

[IJhonnyI]

Bro you know damn well your in the wrong now you wanna act like an innocent princess just like a women with a pussy that's exactly what you are

[IJhonnyI]

You know you were incorrect just because you keep ACTING like your innocent doesn't mean shit you white washed sad loner

[IJhonnyI]

And this isn't gossip this is me getting you a boyfriend because your to scared to come outta the closet you gay fuck

[BeMuse]

So now you're claiming Hispanics aren't an ethnicity and you want to share that with more people?

[IJhonnyI]

Bro the way you change up like a little princess on her period is hilarious Ima explain the real story so nobody chooses your made up side so basically I asked a question he tried to correct me on something like a dumbass smart mouth he ASSUMED I said something I said I rushed my question and I said look how retarded you look with your smart mouth and I called him a 33 year old bum because it's the truth and now he turned gay for me and he doesn't want to shut up so I'm trying to find a boyfriend for his gay ass cause I'm straight

[IJhonnyI]

And I like women

[whirled_up_girl]

Outside of this app I only use Facebook and LinkedIn. It’s mostly had a positive impact.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

What is LinkedIn? What kind of app is it?

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Nevermind

[Looksnicholas]

I'm starting to wonder it lately actually if it's more negative than positive. 😐

[Adam1978]

I don't use them, I think it's misused more than used in a positive way.

[LiamJHayden]

Positive. I've gotten to meet some wise and/or cool people whom I would have never encounter in my daily life. Sure there are some pieces of work, but those are easy to ignore.

[slatyb]

It's positive for me. It's great to see pictures from old friends.

[AdithyaR]

Completely depends on how you use it.
I use it to stay in touch with my friends, share my poetry, and follow people I admire.

[Still-alive]

it used to be very negative until i stopped obsessing over it soo much.

now its kinda ehh whatevs.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Positive. I like the entertainment and some knowledge shared by others.

[MotherEarth2020]

Negative, it steals your soul

[Bananas83]

I 100% agree with you on this

[wtfhunt]

Negative negative negative! Except for #GamblingTwittercommunity

[Kingofkings1992]

It’s bad. It’s one of the worst things to ever happen to humanity.

[LovingJo]

Both!! 💯

[alcorriher]

sometimes

[Anonymous]

I only watch cat video and laugh

[Preeti161101]

Definitely

[artsy_dragon]

Negative

[LemiaOfThunder]

Depends whìch one

[KerriH]

Both