If social media disappeared overnight, how would it change your life?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I would be much happier... I believe the world would be a much better place by eliminating a major source of toxicity, that is social media. People wouldn't be exposed to all this negativity, which is detrimental to their mental health, would stop comparing their lives to those of others, would be forced to develop problem-solving skills, instead of looking for ready-made solutions, learn how to socialize, cooperate and be more tolerant of other people's differences, instead of building echo chambers and shutting down or bashing anyone, who doesn't share the same views with them.

Young people wouldn't be exposed to all these negative and unhealthy role models and influences...

I suspect it would only be worse for those, who make a living and profit off social media, out of stirring up drama or intentionally exploiting other people's weakness to sell more products, makeup and clothing brands, plastic surgeons and multinational corporations. The only social media app with educational value that kinda differs from the others is YouTube...

The worst of all is TikTok. It's just brain p*rn that destroys people's attention spans. in my opinion, it's neither educational (what could you possibly learn out of a 30 second reel), nor entertaining.

It’s rather sad how people nowadays entertain themselves by watching others trying on shoes and clothes, and pouting, or moving their lips in front of a camera.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

In all honesty? It would probably make it a lot more peaceful. I've actually been contemplating deactivating all of it pretty hard lately, as some of the things I see on there just don't make me feel good about myself, the world, or other people. It can be very depressing and bring out the worst in people. On the other hand, my in-person interactions are generally much better and more positive. I've heard many people say cutting out social media has vastly improved their lives, so I'm really thinking about it, yet 1) I get really bored when work is slow and it's easily accessible, and 2) I like the fact that it's the easiest way to keep in contact with people. I'm this 🤏 close to deactivating at this point, though. I'm sick of the negativity and people finding anything to be outraged about, the filters and crap pushing unrealistic beauty standards onto people, the drama and fighting, the sheer narcissism and self-importance it feeds for some people, and the attention seeking behavior.

glennos89 · Accepted Answer

I would be celebrating because social media doesn't bring much goods into society.

The creators of facebook before it was being sold to the current ownernopenly admitted that introducing algorithms to the software went totally wrong and it didn't work out the way it was mented to be.

He doesn't allow his own children to use Facebook because it grew into something unhealthy

dragoblack · Accepted Answer

Well, considering social media is tied to customer support, and forums for said customer support, it would cause a major info blockout and we would go back to newspaper, but i would still be reading manga, watching anime, doing repairs on stuff, researching information per usual

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

Social media's disappearance would profoundly shift our communication and information-sharing paradigms. Personally, I would rely more on direct communication and established professional networks. While staying updated with trends might require alternative sources, it would rejuvenate deeper connections and dedicated focus. It'll foster a return to traditional forms of learning, networking, and relationship-building.

Likes2drive · Answer

Just be doing something else instead of this I guess

Anonymous · Answer

Not just me. I believe a lot of people will probably feel less stressed, less insecure about their own physical appearance and even suicide rates may go down. There’s so much cyber bullying online which contributes towards people having suicidal thoughts

Straight2thepoint · Answer

It'll be funny, Entertaining, and somewhat annoying. Since I don't have social media's. I will see people roaming and freaking out that their fake life are at its end. Just watching them struggle to have a normal conversation with a real human. So many things.

lorenzomichael · Answer

It wouldn’t. I can go days without my phone I don’t know how many people can honestly say that. There are times when I’ll leave my phone at work over the weekend or I’ll leave it in my friends car or just lose it altogether. I’m bad with phones. And since I don’t social media anyway , I can give a fuck.

molonski2 · Answer

It would be really positive for me if it were to disappear , Facebook and Instagram I wouldn't miss at all.

Back in Australia previously , the most important was Facebook marketplace , but I'm not using that now.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I couldn't care less. I watch music videos and engage in music discussions on YouTube channels, and that is about as close I come to using social media.

TsundereMatrix · Answer

It would probably help with my depression as I wouldn’t see other people’s daily lives and compare my life to theirs.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

Nah, I don't really use most, so I would be indifferent just like I was when Tik Tok was gonna be banned.. As long as YouTube gets to stay around..

thegreenyogi · Answer

Totally for the better. I don't use much social media anyway so it wouldn't really make much difference to my life whether it exists or not.

lanabug · Answer

I would read more and actually focus on learning other basic life skills. Social media addiction is no joke.

MrOracle · Answer

It would change nothing for me. I already don't use social media.

Communicationisking · Answer

people might start actually talking to each other again it would be great

Simslover92 · Answer

As long as I could still use YouTube and Spotify for music, I'd be peachy keen.

NicholasRedone · Answer

I'd have to text my friends via SMS for group chats

Massageman · Answer

While I would miss the ability to get some info from subject matter experts in a few minutes, otherwise, I'd be elated.

llorando · Answer

The only social media i use is X and G@G, which I rarely use these days, so my life wouldn't change much at all.

Beachbummama84 · Answer

I’d prob stop obsessing over my looks and my bikini bod honestly I don’t date so I’m not looking to attract guys lol I know that’s terrible

cat76 · Answer

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Anonymous · Answer

no difference except seeing meltdowns from social media addicts

Gospeedracer · Answer

I wouldn't miss it very much because I don't use it often.

ienjoylookingatgreen · Answer

Be good knowing no one gotta talk to u over a screen again

captain_voidwalker · Answer

Lol I'd probably just have a chuckle and enjoy the internet bieng good again.

blackeagle007 · Answer

I’d be jumping for joy. Social media causes so much havoc with our lives

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

I actually have a life and go outside so it wouldn’t affect me too much

Manuelwe · Answer

I will socialise face to face. And harder to get catfish

Anonymous · Answer

No problem, I already deleted my facebook, twitter, instagram etc.

Anonymous · Answer

I would not have to look at motherfuckers looking at their phones all the time.

DishLady · Answer

90% of the g@g questions would stop being posted….

emeraldsaphire · Answer

I'd have a lot more free time XD.

LadyBecks · Answer

I'd probably read more books before bed

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Z e r o percent. :-)

JoMoe · Answer

It would be okay with me

Jennz6 · Answer

No, I would find something else to do

DrPepper12 · Answer

I'd know how to play bass better!

HeartShapedHaze · Answer

Probably would be happier lol

msc545 · Answer

I absolutely would not care

Anonymous · Answer

I would lose touch with a lot of friends

shortster · Answer

I think it would improve

Dan_5001 · Answer

I could finally have a chance of having partner.

maj1nall · Answer

It would have been very bad.

Professor-college · Answer

I don't think I'd be affected that much

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

It wouldn't.

Caroline005 · Answer

It be 50/50.

nawtee_me · Answer

It wouldn’t

Pterodon · Answer

It wouldn’t

Anonymous · Answer

Not a lot.

jimmy2 · Answer

It be better

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