Would you be able to live without Social Media?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Gladly. I feel the world would be a much better place without social media, as a lot of toxicity and negativity would be eliminated. There are some toxic individuals, who should never have been given a platform, as they poison others’ minds and have a negative influence, especially on the young, who are more vulnerable and easily influenced. The amount of medical misinformation and manipulation is also astounding. You’ve got tons of self-proclaimed or self-taught therapists and experts spreading false information or using their platform for bizarre marketing tactics. I’d rather people seek out actual experts for reliable information.

Overall, social media has made people less social, more unempathetic, self-absorbed, and it’s definitely shortened attention spans. Other than YouTube, which offers a variety of educational and informative content and this site, which is more conversation-based, I can’t think of many positives

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yes. This is the only social media website I use. I watch YouTube videos but I don’t have a YouTube account.
I like this website because you aren’t really expected to show your face and real name. On other websites like Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook etc you are kind expected to post videos and pictures of yourselfI have low self esteem about my looks and hate taking pictures.

Lliam · Accepted Answer

Certainly. I couldn't live without food, water, shelter or basic necessities, but social media is not a necessity. It wasn't around when I was growing up and I didn't even access it until I was 55.
That's when I joined Facebook and connected with some of the brightest, best informed people around the world. That was before Facebook started punishing people and blocking information that did not fit its ideological agenda.

I still have Facebook, but it is practically a ghost town. I'm on GAG. But I don't use any other social media. My reason for being on social media was always mostly to learn, not so much to socialize.

Purpleronnie · Accepted Answer

Well , as this is the ONLY form of social media I use then absolutely.

Social media.. it’s ironic as from my perspective there is little “social’ about it , in fact I would term it anti-social media. People hanging out together whilst on their phones , posting to social media instead of being present and giving the group or person the attention they deserve… you know the ones they are physically present with.

Social media is a disease , and the world would be a better place vaccinated

Finchie40 · Answer

Yes I already lived without it when I was younger , at times I feel we should still be without it because of how screwed up people have become over it , back in the day people were more friendly and outgoing and trusting with each other compared to how it is today

Screenwriter · Answer

Did it before, but it exposes you to lots of different thoughts, opinions and keeps you in contact with people more easily than hooking up with them by phone.

Also you have general information access. Can look up words, read scientific papers.. So much information! It's amazing. WOuldn't WANT to do it after being used to it.

unknowngurll1212 · Answer

Honestly, I wish I could live without social media completely. I’m actually trying to cut it down a lot—like using it only for study-related stuff, important messages, and calls. But it's harder than I expected. It’s so easy to get distracted even when I don’t mean to. I’m trying though... one step at a time...

NathanDavis · Answer

I don't even use social media, lol... and I did live "without internet" all the way till age 20... could I go back to that and survive, yes, I could... if I had to

Shiprex · Answer

Yeah probably with fewer stresses and lower blood pressure.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Yes and I wish I could, but it would require being forcefully separated from if, like being sent out to live on a farm with no reception for example. I could not live without social media if I still have access to it. It’s an addiction for me.

katiesmuff · Answer

When you consider this is the only online media I am on, I'd have to say yes. None of our family has facebook, twitter, X, snapchat or any of the other garbage.

strateguy632 · Answer

I i DO! I just stopped login to facebook instagram etc. Highly recommended for "internal peace". But here i just answer questions not for social.

NewestOdium · Answer

I find since quitting most social media my mindset has been enhanced significantly. I don't feel I need the engagement and likes to feel validated. I find just conversing with others to be more than adequate

Changiis07 · Answer

Yes I would, social media is a waste of time. I like it here and there but it gets to be addicting too

Sonorous · Answer

Yeah. I notice that social media doesn't really provide me with much. I prefer YouTube really. I like being informed on there.

HawkPerception · Answer

Yeah but if so, I'd also like a life that suits myself. If I can achieve my off grid dreams, I'd happily never touch social media

DryGermanGuy · Answer

I always have been, since I don't have asocial media. Using G@G is as far as it goes.

moneymagnet24 · Answer

I can easily. . But I can't live without you honey 😘🥰

FreyaRed · Answer

I won't commit a suicide if social media doesn't exist, that's for sure.

abc3643 · Answer

I did for 46 years... I don't think that's a problem.

alice55 · Answer

I could but it would make my life boring as I would have nobody to talk to

Nikki1989 · Answer

I already do. I quit all social media in 2018. This is the only website I am on.

elizamichale1 · Answer

Yup... I would feel it but will get used to it

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Aside from here (which honestly is kinda meh) I dont even use social media.

Cristi019 · Answer

I lived till 17, so it's not the end of the world for me.

DJB72 · Answer

I lived over 30 years without it. I'd be happy if it left as abruptly as it's intrusive presence arrived

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, no problem, I deleted facebook, twitter, instagram, social networks are irrelevant to me.

llorando · Answer

I lived before social media, so it would be pretty easy to live without.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Yes, lived without them when they didn't exists hehe

thelokisniper · Answer

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Lilly1979 · Answer

Sure I grew up first 12 years. Until all came around.

Staximus · Answer

Yeah, I have been cutting it out of my life for a while now

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Yeah. I’d probably be sad for a few days, but would get over it pretty quick

AviatorTom · Answer

Of course, I lived without social media for years, before it existed.

Zack-Bann · Answer

I’m not the one with adoring fans 😏

IslaTheWitch · Answer

I live without social media :D

Pterodon · Answer

Of course. Lived without it the majority of my life

MemeSupreme · Answer

yeah i think most people would prefer it

Kaneki05 · Answer

Not if you count youtube.

Valdemort · Answer

Probably, but preferably not hah

Spencer10 · Answer

Absolutely no problem.

exitseven · Answer

yes. I only use GaG anyway.

soe11 · Answer

Yes can live without ir

Jay-_- · Answer

SOCIAL MEDIA, yes  DEFINITELY.

Travvvvv · Answer

Only if you don't have a expanded mindset

Anonymous · Answer

Without question.

Account · Answer

Yes.

OneViewpoint · Answer

Absolutely.

PrincessC16 · Answer

I could. Definitely

itsannalee · Answer

Maybe

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Yes, but would miss a lot.

Jackguyy · Answer

Yes life would be better

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Easily. Already do

shortster · Answer

Definitely

In_Trance · Answer

Fuck yea

chocolatetwopointo · Answer

nope

eagle1951 · Answer

hell yes

CopperSD · Answer

Yes of course

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