Author: Anonymous
Deciding to leave Facebook was a
decision I had encountered before. In the past I had given up my account as a
form of religious fasting, but this last time was different. I think as
technology advanced and allowed me greater access to my addiction, I decided
that it was maybe time to call it quits.
It all started with a horrible
dating experience that opened my eyes up to how different the world might
really be thanks to social media. No longer is there any mystery or excitement
in trying to figure out the other person when their lives are plastered on your
news feed. By this happening, it ties into your friends, their friends, and
strangers knowing your business or having an opinion which could make or break
a potential relationship.
I have also become very
uncomfortable with the mobile apps being able to automatically upload pictures
for me, track my every movement, and make potential profit on any marketing
data they acquire from me.
The third reason I canceled Facebook
was because I became tired of hearing how happy everyone else’s lives were
going. I know this sounds horrible, but, it feels like Facebook would tend to
emphasize areas of life you may feel deficient. While I have a very fortunate
life filled with travel, amazing sports seats, and very close friends, it
always seemed like Facebook would highlight other areas of impropriety in my
life.
I cancelled Facebook the last week
of July, 2012, and haven’t looked back. I said goodbye to friends I hadn’t seen
or really spoken to in years, and have begun taking a more active role in my
own life and development, focusing on personal and meaningful relationships.
Those friends who truly matter have my email and phone number. I went from 900
FB friends to about 20 close friends and family that will be around the rest of
my life.
I think others will begin feel
Facebook Fatigue and gravitate to a more in person social environment. By
cancelling Facebook, I no longer feel like someone is looking over my shoulder
and watching my every move. This includes employers or potential employers.
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