Like some of the others here, I've pretty much been anti-social towards social media from the get-go and continue to shun it in most forms. I think it can be an awesome way to keep in touch with people but how many folks do you know who are in huge fights with even the people they love over some kind of social media drama?
"You didn't like any of my new posts last night!"
"Oh yeah? Well I saw on your page that you had shrimp for dinner, and you know I'm allergic to shrimp!"
"But I didn't even have you over for dinner!"
"Oh, I know you were just HOPING I'd stop over so you could try to offer me shrimp on purpose, knowing full well that I'm allergic!"
I literally hear stories like this all the time, and this is just me personally, but I think it's an insane waste of time (for myself, at least--now if someone else finds it to be a useful outlet that they find beneficial, then I say go for it!!
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But I simply don't have the energy (or ability) to make my life sound nearly exciting enough to present every aspect of my day on 8 different sites at a time. I mean, who cares that I just ate a bowl of oatmeal five minutes ago?
I don't get too hung up on what people may or may not say without me there, unless it's my close friends and family and I know they're going through something and need me. And it's certainly not because I think I'm any better--maybe it's just plain apathy, combined with a good dose of laziness!
I can't change people's minds, and I can't compete with all the glamour and glitz so many others try to make their lives out to be (in front of a camera, at least), so there are just so many other things I'd rather be doing. Bantering with folks on CC
, email, and one outlet for chatting with friends is the extent of my online presence.
Now, I must also admit that I'm usually the last to know what's going on. But I figure, I've lived my whole life like that and haven't died for lack of information--yet.
The best part is that I can keep my life to myself (if I'm seeing someone and it doesn't work out, I can talk to only the people I choose about it and not have to face a zillion questions), and I know the people who keep in touch with me are sincere, because it takes some extra effort from both parties.