Is it a shame not to use any social media channels in today's world?

[gayesblog]

Is it a shame, especially for young people?

[Anonymous]

No, in fact I steer clear on most of them. I don’t use my personal accounts with my real name. I use my anonymous accounts and I actually just subscribe to conspiracy channels cause they give me the true information of the world.

But my accounts where Im just a regular person. I have friends and family online showing off either their finances, their upgrades, their bodies if they take care of themselves, their face if they’re attractive, their cars, their titles and graduations.

They just show off this 3-Dimensional Matrix BULL💩. The face and bodies are gonna go while they age. I’m not here for that fake- 3rd Dimensional BULL💩. Their vehicles are probably on loans they can’t even pay up. Those cars lose the value as they drive it. 🖕I don’t need to compare and contrast what they have and what I have. We all have such different upbringings that there’s no point in even trying to compare or show off.

Show off for what? So I can feel bad about my self for 2 seconds and then forget forever? Forget that this person even exists or existed?

I don’t think so….

there are model women in there who are 10’s, that are 10/10. But in reality you don’t even need to try hard to look like them because all males take what they can REGARDLESS 😑, most of the time there’s no point in being a 10. Those women are delusional. All men get what they can. If you a woman in her 20’s , in every job, MALES are gonna go crazy for you. I got a Chad to case after me when I was 230-POUNDS at 5ft-short and miserable with my weight. And HE still did everything to get me. I was a f-king WHALE 🐳, the only thing I had was pretty eyes. And women were throwing themselves at this guy.

If I want to check if any of my past friends are still alive and well, I’ll get on there and say hi, but for the most part I don’t. I have a beautiful car, but I never showed it off to anyone cause I don’t care to. People also don’t need to know the color of it and what type of car it is. In my Facebook and Instagram I keep about 50 friends. Because more than 100 friends is unrealistic and a complete lie. I’m not online to be iCarly, and document my life to everyone. All my personal accounts with my real name are in private.
If someone knows my real name and wants to reach out, they can on Instagram or Facebook. That’s about it. I hate show off’s and I loose all respect for them. 🖕

I also don’t use makeup, makeup is made with baby-fetuses, and to lie to all men. That shit is witchcraft, a mask, an illusion. If you use make-up people around you will never know your natural face. And when you show your natural face they’re all gonna get scared cause they ain’t used to it. I can only hope that every woman using it catches wrinkles faster which they do. 👍

Regardless I do share the truth in my conspiracy channels. My YouTube: EmyyWolf… YouTube2: EmyyWolf Productions.. IG: Emyy_Wolf 👈 same for Twitter… My B! tchute channel: EmyyWolf. In B-I-T-C-H-UTE. com 👈

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dx0Xp1c5SeI

[Jewishbabygirl1]

Everyone needs to big-time cut-down on social media. Too much personal information is being posted, too many home and work addresses, too many pings letting people know exactly where they're at at any given moment, too much gossip, etc... Why people obsess over self-promotion is seriously nauseating.

There's no shame in protecting your privacy. a lot of social media just plain sucks.

Letting complete strangers know everything about you online is seriously foolish. in my opinion.

[DaveJord]

Hell no, it's not. Now I am 46, so it's east for me to say no to social media. I promise all you young people out there... that if you abandoned social media all together, and used that time to do almost anything else... you'd live a happier, less stressed life.

Trust me... life is simpler without it. You'd do better researching and reading articles and news stories, or about subjects and using your own brain, instead of watching socially engineered clips and hyped social media bullshit, from self proclaimed jackasses.

You'd be happier, not looking at, following or paying attention to other people's fake ass social feeds, and then developing anxieties about how awesome they fake they are on media. Compared to how sad your own life seems, when honestly it's not all that sad, and their life is not all that great, they just fake it better.

You do better living a life not measured in success compare to number of friends or followers, or if so and so liked or followed or viewed your post... fuck that bullshit.

Be the trend setter, when your friends ask you if saw the clip or party, just say no, because who cares?

[spartan55]

Awesome, well said sir!

[stoicity]

It's at your descretion. The question should not be whether it's a shame or not, rather does it make sense to you to be on such platforms? Everyone's different and so are their surroundings, beliefs. The reason you asked this question and quoting it as a shame could be a lot of people in your circle are spending 95% of their time on these platforms showing how cool their life is going on and on the contrary you feel pressure for not having it or at least not having it to show off on these platforms, nothing's wrong as long as theirs value exchange. Influencers, writters, artists etc, anyone who has a designation for a cause are worth to subscribe to on these platforms because you're exchanging your time with the insights, winsdom and enlightenment.

Half of the depression is the direct result of us comparing our real life with someone's reel life.

It's totally fine to be by yourself and enjoy and accomplish whatever you like, afterall life is in the now not in those 30 seconds reel.

Cheers!

[Brainsbeforebeauty]

No, it’s more of a shame how many young people are addicted to social media and will do anything for social media attention or “fame “… Let’s not try to shame the young people that have the brains not to put more attention on social media than real every day life.

[Pegases]

It's rare, but not ashame. Social media is extremely addictive. The social dilemma on Netflix does a great job of explaining just how dangerous it actually is, especially to younger people. From higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide, social media is literally traumatizing an entire generation of kids, with no end in sight. Whats worst, AI is being used to keep you addicted to it, by manipulating your emotions, which is ultimately why so many younger people are far more unhappy than any generation before. So you're doing yourself a favor by staying off it.

[Amy10223]

I don't think young people need to be ashamed of not belonging to social media. What I find about these social, virtual places is that people post only the good things that are happening in their lives. Nothing is said about them going through hard times. Not all the time though--there are plenty who list their grievances with others, with other places, with social happenings and events, and voice their political stances, as some do here. But I digress... so for the young people who don't bother to post things on social media or who don't belong to any--I applaud you. You don't need affirmation from others or look for others to show you how great of a person you already are. You are more than a bunch of likes and you know it; you are a well-adjusted person and can live without the BS that some social sites have become.

[CaptainOverthink]

No I don't think so. It's just that you'll have to put in the effort of going places to find your people or new ones. But that is way healthier anyway. I'd say it's way cooler meeting people that aren't glued to phones.

For young kids though as I've heard, they've all gone down the social-media path, sadly. Young teems today don't learn to communicate no more, it's all text, emojies and clips. And since it's so risk-free they won't learn to take chances and face up to their fears either.
I've heared you can get excluded for not being on social media like the rest.
Hopefully the trends turn soon and they do opposite like kids tend to do.

[Guy13]

Sure channels and “I’ll have my AI talk to your AI and we will get this done.” On the contrary, as those never having FB etc, nor dependent upon SM, are more Respected, Feared, and Cool-Retro in an over saturated globally connected environment of endless red-tape busyness. An existing structure that will be further complicated by AI but the financial margins will be much better.

Work has Channels but that’s not my Department. I’m the word of mouth and on the go Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, or phone call if you want it done well guy. “He’s available but not easily accessible…I’ll get you two connected.”
A guy who is always reachable to “Family/Client” but not a slut to world.

[Chazmatazz269]

Definitely not. It’s smart, and a huge relief. Research is piling up about how bad this stuff is for us, particularly children. Not that science was required to see the depth and breadth of dysfunction here and everywhere else. It’s just harder for the addicts to deny with a straight face when the research supports common critical thinking skills and natural underlying suspicions.

[Anonymous]

Everyone today is on some social media platform. Teenagers on TikTok, influencers and small businesses on Instagram and Facebook, or professionals on LinkedIn - social media is the first option that comes to mind when looking for expanding connections in any field.

Social media - if used intelligently - can bring in loads of success. Since it is the best form of direct contact with the target audience, these platforms have what it takes to make anyone's life better.

Is it a shame not to use any social media channels in today's world?

In my opinion it is.

[TrueConfection]

I don't use them and I'm glad I never caved in to the pressure or temptation of social media. My kids didn't have it until high school and barely then. They thanked me later when they saw their friends make huge mistakes by posting stuff they shouldn't have.

[TheVigilantFox]

I used to be on every social media platform going and to be honest it made me feel like s**t so many liars and fakes people wanting money and bullies that’s all I find on social media even the news is fake, I deleted them all I only have like 2-3 accounts now I don’t even really use them much, I think social media is toxic and you’re better off without it.

[Faith18letsgo]

No it’s probably for the best. I know a lot of people that talk about Social media like a necessary evil but it’s really not. Your not missing out on a lot. Yeah you’d miss out on some. But being on social media makes you miss out on real life not just birthday announcements and couples pics.

[Backnforth]

I only use facebook to keep in touch with certain friends and family, and LinkedIn for getting work. Screw snapchat, tiktok, twitter, Instagram, and all the rest of it. You either lose hours of your life on them, or you turn into a narcissistic person fishing for likes about how you look without actually developing your character.

[menina]

No, not at all. Social media can be dangerous and stressful. Besides people are not living their lives while they're always on there. They're just comparing their lives to others and that's always a bad idea not to mention that it's frustrating.

[katiesmuff]

The less social media was used the better off we'd be especially our kids growing up. This constant presence of bs being splattered over all social media sites, the lies and trash make retards out of our kids. They don't even know how to carry on a one on one conversation any longer.

[littlered14]

Not at all, if that's your preference. Social media is something of a time waster or something to connect those across the world but, if you choose to abstain, that's your choice. No one should be allowed to shame you for not using social media if you don't like it

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I don't know about "shame" necessarily, but as the world grows more attached to the internet in order to function, it definitely seems like something odd and can definitely be worrying. It's not necessarily something to shame, but it's something you do have to justify somehow.

[Juneberry91]

Nope, Everyone around me has multiple social medias at it doesn't change anything. In fact a lot of people say “ power to you”

I used to be so addicted and dependent on social media. Without it I level of personal communication has enhanced greatly. I’m that girl that sits in your company with no phone to distract me. It has help me to be more Present towards the people I care about people definitely notice this.

[SnowedIn]

A shame? Not necessarily. It might be (maybe, possibly) if a person were to miss out on an opportunity to message/stay in contact with a friend. There are some benefits. I reconnected and have stayed in touch with high school and other friends this way in ways we could never have without social media.

[Telekinetic-Potato]

It depends. I think it's a shame for most people who don't use it, especially if they're not very social in the first place.

Most people who "stay away" from social media have no idea in what ways they're hurting themselves.

Obviously there are pros to staying away but I think hink we spend so much time bashing social media we forget that using it in moderation can be useful in life changing ways.

[Aerissa_Jade]

Nope, and in fact... if I was ever a evil villian, the first thing I'd take out in this world would be the internet.

It would be funny to see people having no idea what to do with their life, once it was gone.

[OlderAndWiser]

Given the obsession with social media and the digital world, I think it is a sign of strength and character when a young person does not use social media.

[crossdressingrihno]

It’s not stigmatized however talking to people face to face is becoming more of a hassle as time goes on. People are becoming more and more dependent on social media and even if you don’t everyone will be more focused on social media and won’t really notice you so even in a place with a bunch of people you’ll still be alone

[Blackcupcake]

I don't think so... I have deleted all of my social media accounts in my teens, and it was the best decision I ever made. People do get shocked when they ask for my socials and I say I don't have any, but then that just sparks up an interesting conversation about the topic and there has never been any judgement or shaming lol.

[Mangospacho]

If it is, it’s really hard to actually shame you for it if you don’t have any social media accounts to tag you in. You’re just gonna get hateful comments through the mail, which is really difficult because millennials and Gen Z hate buying stamps.

[CrazyGirl2]

No, not really. I think it is more of a shame just how many there are who are psychologically addicted to social media! And how many (especially girls) whose goal in life is to become “internet famous”, even I spend WAAAY too much time on SM!

[CuriousMufuxka]

Oh, for shame you didn't use Facebook to post every stupid detail seen online! Damn you for not keeping up on your Insta! And worst of all.. How dare you not tweet and retweet at least once and hour? Ok, satire aside :P I consider it a blessing not using any of that shit!

[NoNameGuy123]

In my opinion, it's quite the contrary. I commend people who dont use social media.

I'm 21 y/o and don't use social media aside from checking this site a couple times a year and twitter for business related stuff.

[Cassie88]

Apart from GAG I don't use social media at all. Why should I be ashamed of that fact? Social media is dangerous, corrosive, addictive, and overall has had an extremely negative effect on just about everything it has come into contact with.

[Anonymous]

I had many girls ghost me just because i don't use social media. i find it troublesome that it's a bigger number than the other way around (girls not caring that I'm not on social media or see it as a good thing).

Weird girls. I think they either have issues with themselves or they are trouble.

[sheenagwapa]

no... i have no internet even when i was in college. i only had it few years after i graduated. i sleep very early. i eat on time. i like to spend time with loved ones meaninh physical contact/interaction. life is simple and fun

[Anonymous]

Power to those who don’t use social media. If you can live without it that’s a good thing. I’ll be blunt, I only use social media for 4 things (not in order) — world issues, religion, sports highlights and keeping the door open on potentially meeting a girl online and start a relationship possibly down the road.

[BlueM0nkey]

Definitely not. In fact, I'd say it's a disgrace for people to use certain social media platforms (*coughs* TikTok). I don't use social media besides Youtube, which barely counts. I also don't understand why people post about their personal lives on social media. Whenever I come across a post saying something like, "OMG I JUST BROKE UP WITH MY BOYFRIEND GUYS SUCK!!" I think to myself, "Who the hell cares?"

[FilmGuy93]

Umm… I don’t think it’s a shame at all. Social media has only gotten me in trouble, honestly, and I can just pay someone to run my pages for me, if I need social media in any professional capacity.

[surebruh]

No because its a waste of time designed to "keep up with the jones", if you want a health life stay as far away from social media as possible.

[TenderFantasy]

Fucking who cares lol. No one's going to tell ME what to do with my own life. Had to learn the hard way at times in my life but I guess better late than never as they say!

[ChillaxingLove]

Deciding not to be a sheep that follows the crowd is no shame. I think we need a no social media holiday

[SeriouslyFunny00]

No. It's more of a shame for me if I'm more active in social media and not productive irl. 😂

[Jude_Wills]

It's blessing if not on social media 😂 😂

[LadyKitty]

Nope. Honestly today Social Media sites are just one big dumpster fire.

[jshm2]

There really isn't anyone on the internet who doesn't use some sort of social media. Be it Discord style, Q&A site style, Facebook, or Vbulletin style forums

[Fromdusktilldawn]

No. But if you're really active on tiktok (for me the most toxic) and are a self entitled influencer, also simp guys who follow 1000 bikini models and pay for onlyfans.

I'd see those as degraded

[DizzyDesii]

Its a blessing. GAG is toxic enough i’m glad i steered clear of the others. If i want to talk to someone, they have my number

[Dinklex3]

Not really.

My best friend didn't have wifi or social media until I bugged him about it.

He was doing just fine beforehand though.

[JustinTheGreat]

It’s definitely not a shame. But with younger people, it’s definitely strange not to have at least one social media. I think a lot of people even view it as a red flag (when it comes to dating)

[loveslongnails]

Why would it be? The "shame" is in using them to excess or caring what people post about you.

[ArtemisSilver]

I'd say that one should probably maintain a minimal presence, but not brood over social media constantly. Use the tool, don't get used as a tool.

[JoshMa]

I'm 23 and was late to social media and didn't grow up with all of it too so it was easier to not really be into all of it Although i do have snapchat and is all i use to stay connected with friends is it good that only use that?

[PainusNdeeAnus]

Yes if you’re using it properly I learn a lot from social media because it allows communities of people to interact with each other and share information

most people just use it to be cool or popular or whatever

[OddBeMe]

Is it shameful not to use a hammer or drill? Social media sites are like Wikipedia. They’re tools to use for purpose. Meet people, follow celebs, etc. Obvi it can get addicting, but I don’t see a huge issue like alcohol abuse…:)

[Dargil]

Shame on me. The only social media I use is GAG. I think the mods are helpful with keeping order.

[Adam1978]

No be proud of the fact that you aren't that easily manipulated and wants some privacy in your life.

[Red-Blaze]

Nop
Its a value of time, and avoiding something that can turn to a nightmare to many

[Dv_bell]

Nope. It's a great idea. Many toxic people in social media.

[Alaskan_123]

I know this one girl who never uses social media (she's 18), sad on my part because I have no way to contact her 🥲

[NathanDavis]

I've never used them... and I have not been shamed about it either

[Stoner710]

I think it’s better I just got a Twitter just to get the Twitter news but I don’t tweet.

[Catarine]

I don't think so. Maybe a little strange for many but you don't really need it to live

[Sparkie460]

I think it's great if young people don't use it. They should be outside playing instead of sitting inside on the computer

[McKellar]

The best response I can give with this is... if you want to, that will help you stay connected with friends and the world around you. If you don't want to,... that is rightfully your choice.

[Guardian45]

HA! I DON'T use Fb, Tw, Sc, or Tt and DONT CARE! F@#% THAT SH! T! Occasionally, I'll use YouTube, Instagram, Pintrest Reddit or Tumblr when I hear of something interesting.

[Guardian45]

Why should I be ashamed of NOT giving info to the BIG corporate whores!

[dragoblack]

Pffft, no. It's your choice, the only major downside is you are disconnected from communication with friends and family as well as news in stuff you are interested in.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, it is very unsafe and I feel bad about it. :(