Amy, I’ve never had FB, instagram etc. If you count Substack as social media… I guess I do have that. So…I don’t know how it would feel to stop using that. But, it’s wonderful reading your posts…and I love your cat. Love your spirit too. Bob
Found so much growth in my own life by reading and seeing the parallels in our shared experience. I won't even purchase a new device if it already has Meta apps. As a musician that had a public life, I enjoyed my privacy when I was being private. However it took for my privacy to be infringed upon by locals who wished me harm for my political beliefs and my family connections to public education. Then I discovered the betrayal by family members who were obsessed with privacy but was apparently on FB and messenger with religious people who literally were stalking me and my whereabouts. I look back at some of my best moments at town hall events or at renewable energy activities where activist were plentiful. At the time in 2013 I didn't understand what why or how I was making it easier to be a target. But looking back its quite certain that it was because of my willingness to share my experience on FB and share music events too where I started becoming more active with musician fundraising events to support local musicians diagnosed with cancer or other health issues. I wouldn't change anything nor do I regret who I was being. However what's changed is I dont need Meta to succeed at being a musician or anything else to express who I am. Substack helps with communication of creativity with reading other people's writings and your willingness to share provoked my response. Today's a day of shared enlightenment on this platform. But I can do whatever I choose with or without it.
Love it!! I'm almost there myself I rarely get on there but I'm ready to make the apps disappear! Life is definitely better without spending time wasting time there!
I stopped FB during the Pandemic and Instagram just after that. Life got so much better. I only recently joined substack. I really like the knowledge here. Thanks for sharing your journey.
It took a year after retiring to leave LinkedIn. I had a very active and large coworker following/friends. After the goodbyes etc contact dried up. Wow, I didn't expect that. Then this year I left. The corporate world left behind.
This week Instagram and Twitter. Mine was private but I found it getting more AI infected and invites from all walks of life. It's gone.
Twitter was my first go at political activism mixed with personal interest. I transitioned to BlueSky last year as my main rant platform and developed a nice following. Twitter continued to have a lot of porn bots blasting my DMs and posts, or right wing haters.
This week closed it after 15 yrs.
So now #BlueSky for my politics but Substack for my non-political posts and reads. The odd time i slip but here I feel calmer. And yes, I try to limit my screen time.
Congratulations to those who have done the same. It's hard to cut ties but it is worth it.
Well said Amy..(oh, has Curt come out from under the blankets yet?? 🤣).. and ya, there's not much good news on Facebook..X..etc..does get old really fast!!..They are tricky tho..Meta owns Marketplace, and when we go on there to search, they still have your facebook account boldly displayed right in front of you. Makes it easy to fall back into that trap.
..Great article and pics!!..you guys stay safe..and it's almost March!!
I get where you're coming from. I've gotten pretty much tired of the whole social ( anti social it seems ) media scene for the same reasons you've mentioned. I've cut back on it a lot and feel mentally and physically much better. There is much more to life then constant scrolling etc. I do have my sub stack for my writing and a website for my photography so kinda tied to the scene but now much less attention to the everyday junk. I will miss your updates etc but more power to you and those who disconnect as much as they can. I will continue my minimizing of it. I like my freedom and feeling whole again. Thanks for your writing and being upfront and honest . Have great days ahead !
Beautiful picture! ‘JOMO’…love it! That resonates. I also stoped FB/Insta in 2020 and never went back. We’re ‘marked safe’ from the next Stanley cup trend color and getting tricked into adopting sweat sets as fashion. Having space for a handful of meaningful relationships is a gift. Enjoy!
Amy, I’ve never had FB, instagram etc. If you count Substack as social media… I guess I do have that. So…I don’t know how it would feel to stop using that. But, it’s wonderful reading your posts…and I love your cat. Love your spirit too. Bob
Found so much growth in my own life by reading and seeing the parallels in our shared experience. I won't even purchase a new device if it already has Meta apps. As a musician that had a public life, I enjoyed my privacy when I was being private. However it took for my privacy to be infringed upon by locals who wished me harm for my political beliefs and my family connections to public education. Then I discovered the betrayal by family members who were obsessed with privacy but was apparently on FB and messenger with religious people who literally were stalking me and my whereabouts. I look back at some of my best moments at town hall events or at renewable energy activities where activist were plentiful. At the time in 2013 I didn't understand what why or how I was making it easier to be a target. But looking back its quite certain that it was because of my willingness to share my experience on FB and share music events too where I started becoming more active with musician fundraising events to support local musicians diagnosed with cancer or other health issues. I wouldn't change anything nor do I regret who I was being. However what's changed is I dont need Meta to succeed at being a musician or anything else to express who I am. Substack helps with communication of creativity with reading other people's writings and your willingness to share provoked my response. Today's a day of shared enlightenment on this platform. But I can do whatever I choose with or without it.
I think your attitude is fantastic. Way to live! Never have anyone say who you are or who you should be. Just be you. It’s becoming.
After walking away several times from Meta, I finally deleted my accounts completely. I lost connection with some but all in all I’m glad I did.
Love it!! I'm almost there myself I rarely get on there but I'm ready to make the apps disappear! Life is definitely better without spending time wasting time there!
Thanks for the insight 👍 definitely appreciate the perspective.
Love this article!
Thank you for this article. I just deleted meta accounts from my phone :)
Yay congratulations! You won't regret it!
I stopped FB during the Pandemic and Instagram just after that. Life got so much better. I only recently joined substack. I really like the knowledge here. Thanks for sharing your journey.
I can hardly wait for the next phone call!
Fantastic. 🤙. Your story is similar to my path / approach… hadn’t heard “JOMO” before - awesome. 😈.
It took a year after retiring to leave LinkedIn. I had a very active and large coworker following/friends. After the goodbyes etc contact dried up. Wow, I didn't expect that. Then this year I left. The corporate world left behind.
This week Instagram and Twitter. Mine was private but I found it getting more AI infected and invites from all walks of life. It's gone.
Twitter was my first go at political activism mixed with personal interest. I transitioned to BlueSky last year as my main rant platform and developed a nice following. Twitter continued to have a lot of porn bots blasting my DMs and posts, or right wing haters.
This week closed it after 15 yrs.
So now #BlueSky for my politics but Substack for my non-political posts and reads. The odd time i slip but here I feel calmer. And yes, I try to limit my screen time.
Congratulations to those who have done the same. It's hard to cut ties but it is worth it.
Couldn’t agree more. It’s about boundaries and intentionality. We each have to do what’s right for us.
Well said Amy..(oh, has Curt come out from under the blankets yet?? 🤣).. and ya, there's not much good news on Facebook..X..etc..does get old really fast!!..They are tricky tho..Meta owns Marketplace, and when we go on there to search, they still have your facebook account boldly displayed right in front of you. Makes it easy to fall back into that trap.
..Great article and pics!!..you guys stay safe..and it's almost March!!
I love this Aims, I’m going to try to do the same (or similar - most of my clients come from Facebook 😭)
I get where you're coming from. I've gotten pretty much tired of the whole social ( anti social it seems ) media scene for the same reasons you've mentioned. I've cut back on it a lot and feel mentally and physically much better. There is much more to life then constant scrolling etc. I do have my sub stack for my writing and a website for my photography so kinda tied to the scene but now much less attention to the everyday junk. I will miss your updates etc but more power to you and those who disconnect as much as they can. I will continue my minimizing of it. I like my freedom and feeling whole again. Thanks for your writing and being upfront and honest . Have great days ahead !
Don’t think Amy will stop writing and giving her perspective on life on the mountain. At least I hope not.
Beautiful picture! ‘JOMO’…love it! That resonates. I also stoped FB/Insta in 2020 and never went back. We’re ‘marked safe’ from the next Stanley cup trend color and getting tricked into adopting sweat sets as fashion. Having space for a handful of meaningful relationships is a gift. Enjoy!