To be honest, not using social media because you don't need it is like not having plumbing because you shit in you garden. Cause to be fair, you can just shit in your garden if you want to, but toilets are okay?

Interesting allegory, however I find toilets to be much more useful than social media. But that got me thinking about how much they have in common.

They're both places that can be universally shared or used privately; you go to dump your shit, piss and other things. You can fart around, write on the walls, and when they get backed up or clogged it causes a nasty mess. Naturally some toilets, like some sites, are much nastier than others.

How fitting then that most social media addicts (at least in this country) spend the majority of their time on these sites while in the loo.

[EphelDuath666]

yeah, makes no sense to me to use something that would ultimately just annoy me. I mean, I have great use for my crapper, really, and I use it rather frequently. I don't see any use (for me personally) for facebook and twitter however and it makes no sense for me to use something just because everyone else does, even if I have absolutely no interest in it.

Several of my friends don't have facebook and I actually "talk" to them frequently...you know...with my mouth....actually articulating. The ones that are on facebook, not so much. Hardly ever hear a word from them. It's almost like a lot of people have forgotten how to have an actual conversation, or a discussion even, because all they do is post nonsensical comments and click like buttons.

[JuZ]

The amount of self worth some people attach to getting a like on Facebook is quite amazing.

Not to mention the offence taken by people because you unfriended them! Even though Facebook is THE only reason you ever acknowledge each other's existence.

It just got so old. Or maybe I did. Either way, I'm better without it.

I wondered where you went! Wishing you well

Several of my friends don't have facebook and I actually "talk" to them frequently...you know...with my mouth....actually articulating. The ones that are on facebook, not so much. Hardly ever hear a word from them. It's almost like a lot of people have forgotten how to have an actual conversation, or a discussion even, because all they do is post nonsensical comments and click like buttons.

I don't wanna be rude but that does sound a little condescending. Most of my best buddies are dotted about the country or are even overseas, even my closest friends are the other end of London and I don't manage to see them often because we're all very busy and it's the best way for us to all keep in touch on a multi-user platform. Plus as a freelancer/sole trader, it's a really good way to get to know potential collaborators; they can see my work and get a crash course in what kinda person I am because none of us really have time to go schmooze.
One of my favourite artists had only met me a couple of times (and all of those occasions were late at night and a bit drunk) but we spoke so much over Facebook, he broached the subject of working together. Plus me and some girlies who I also met through social networking went on holiday to his gaff last summer, had a whale of a time and all became best friends, wouldn't have happened otherwise. Similar story with someone you know who's name rhymes with 'seven'. Met me a few times, spoke a tonne over Twitter, asked me to do some work for him and after five years he's still not tried to kill me. If your social and professional circle is pretty local, then you may have little use for the sites and that's fair enough, my dad doesn't use or need Facebook because he socialises with people he works with. But it's not the case for myself, I want to be able to chat shite with my homies without having to wait til everyone is available for some kinda gathering, or spend hours blabbing over the phone. Yes, there's folks who exist solely on social networking sites, feeding off "likes" and "retweets" (I know plenty) but that's not what it's all about, I personally don't give a flying dick about likes and anyone who has me on FB/Twitter knows that I'm fucking awful at selfies but I love lengthy debates and pictures of dogs shagging in weird ways. Plus, when it's used properly it's a very useful tool.

I have tons of friends all over the world that I feel closer to because of social networking. My best friend lives on the opposite side of the country to me (it's Lettuce, btw <3) and social media enables us to have the closest thing we can possibly have to living together (which we chuffing well should be!!) without actually doing it. It's more than what a phone call would provide. And if you don't think it makes a difference, when she went away and could barely get online, I missed her incredibly. I miss her every day, too, but without social media and messaging, it's even worse.

Also, you can't really say "I personally shit on social media" and then try and cover your bases by saying "to each their own". Have the courage of your convictions or perhaps admit you might be wrong in saying that in the first place. You say on this forum that you can actually have a conversation with people? I hate to break it to you, but that, and this forum is a form of social media. I only have friends on Facebook that I know personally, and I have conversations and discussions with them. I'm not sure how you can class this as different?


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yeah, makes no sense to me to use something that would ultimately just annoy me. I mean, I have great use for my crapper, really, and I use it rather frequently. I don't see any use (for me personally) for facebook and twitter however and it makes no sense for me to use something just because everyone else does, even if I have absolutely no interest in it.

Several of my friends don't have facebook and I actually "talk" to them frequently...you know...with my mouth....actually articulating. The ones that are on facebook, not so much. Hardly ever hear a word from them. It's almost like a lot of people have forgotten how to have an actual conversation, or a discussion even, because all they do is post nonsensical comments and click like buttons.

It's like saying "I hate going to the cinema because that one I went in one time was run down, had springs sticking out of the seats, had mouse poo in the popcorn and smelt of wee and Avatar was on and that film is shit". Not all cinemas are the same, not all films are as shit as Avatar, and you can't base your opinion and come across all snooty from one narrow aspect of social media.


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I just deleted all my photos and Facebook friends, bar those on a support group I'm in, my mum and my wife.

I suppose I should have told people but the very idea that"should" inform anyone about what I'm doing with that shitty program annoyed me. As soon as I'm at a point where I don't need the support group or need to assist others in it I'll delete my account.

All I ever wanted Facebook for was to keep up with friends and family. Despite my every effort, Facebook fills my screen with irrelevant, annoying or downright offensive crap on a daily basis.

I must admit it feels very strange not to read the posts of those people who used to go into every detail of their lives. And I will obviously miss out on stuff from people I care about. But my life is so short of hours as it is, I'm done with devoting time to sifting through all the shit.

Freedom!

high five, bro! Wish my friends would do the same thing and live in the real world again, heh.

Says the dude discussing social media....on social media


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Faye and I met on Twitter, got to know each other on Facebook. Similar story with most of our mutual friends- we all live far apart from each other but get on so, so well (I hate having anyone in my house for longer than a day but Faye was here for over two weeks helping me with some work and I sobbed my heart out on the way home from dropping her off at the station), the sites are a boon for us making friends and maintaining the relationships in between seeing each other. The simple answer is to just make friends with people who live near by....love, have you even HEARD of Croydon???

[EphelDuath666]

Several of my friends don't have facebook and I actually "talk" to them frequently...you know...with my mouth....actually articulating. The ones that are on facebook, not so much. Hardly ever hear a word from them. It's almost like a lot of people have forgotten how to have an actual conversation, or a discussion even, because all they do is post nonsensical comments and click like buttons.

I don't wanna be rude but that does sound a little condescending. Most of my best buddies are dotted about the country or are even overseas, even my closest friends are the other end of London and I don't manage to see them often because we're all very busy and it's the best way for us to all keep in touch on a multi-user platform. Plus as a freelancer/sole trader, it's a really good way to get to know potential collaborators; they can see my work and get a crash course in what kinda person I am because none of us really have time to go schmooze.
One of my favourite artists had only met me a couple of times (and all of those occasions were late at night and a bit drunk) but we spoke so much over Facebook, he broached the subject of working together. Plus me and some girlies who I also met through social networking went on holiday to his gaff last summer, had a whale of a time and all became best friends, wouldn't have happened otherwise. Similar story with someone you know who's name rhymes with 'seven'. Met me a few times, spoke a tonne over Twitter, asked me to do some work for him and after five years he's still not tried to kill me. If your social and professional circle is pretty local, then you may have little use for the sites and that's fair enough, my dad doesn't use or need Facebook because he socialises with people he works with. But it's not the case for myself, I want to be able to chat shite with my homies without having to wait til everyone is available for some kinda gathering, or spend hours blabbing over the phone. Yes, there's folks who exist solely on social networking sites, feeding off "likes" and "retweets" (I know plenty) but that's not what it's all about, I personally don't give a flying dick about likes and anyone who has me on FB/Twitter knows that I'm fucking awful at selfies but I love lengthy debates and pictures of dogs shagging in weird ways. Plus, when it's used properly it's a very useful tool.

errr...I was really just talking about MY experience. If people use it to stay in touch with people who live far away, then that is perfectly fine. And like I said, it's great for companies, businesses and artists. But I am talking about MY friends and people around me who do NOT live far away. Unless you call a 5 minute drive far away. If you stay in touch with friends that live far away via facebook as that is the only way you can do that, hey, have fun. I don't see the reason for ME PERSONALLY to get a facebook account so I can stay in touch with friends who live 5 minutes away. I understand that there's many people using those profile sites to stay in touch with folks. But there's just as many people who use it because they are social networking junkies and need attention. And I'm not saying anyone on here is like that. Well, not that I would know anyways.

A few days ago I was out and about with a friend and he asked me about another friend of ours, saying that said friend was not on facebook in a while so he was wondering what's going on with him. Wellllllll...just give him a freaking phone call! Dude lives in the same damn small town! And of course my experience a few weeks ago where I visited a friend to watch a movie with him and as soon as we arrived he was like "hang on, I just need to post something real quick" and then he took out his laptop and went on Facebook. Like...couldn't that wait untill after I left? And then he checked Facebook constantly on his smartphone while we were watching the movie. Again, this guy was sitting right next to me, not 1000 miles away, posting whatever for people who live in the same small town.

Plus I was specifically talking about Facebook and Twitter. To me there's a difference between those places and a message board. Not just this one but message boards in general. And no, I'm again not talking about ALL Facebook or Twitter users, just in case there's confusion again. It's all just my personal experiences and opinion. Heck, if this place is no more oneday then there's always e-mails. you know, old school. To each his own I guess (omg, there, I said it again). I mean I can say that, it's not like I can do anything about their behaviour anyways and if it makes them happy, or whatever, fine. But that doesn't mean I have to like it and if I don't like something I have no problem saying so. No need to go ballistic because someone pee'd on your favorite toy It's just verbal pee, so relax.

Plus I was specifically talking about Facebook and Twitter. To me there's a difference between those places and a message board. Not just this one but message boards in general. And no, I'm again not talking about ALL Facebook or Twitter users, just in case there's confusion again. It's all just my personal experiences and opinion. Heck, if this place is no more oneday then there's always e-mails. you know, old school. To each his own I guess (omg, there, I said it again). I mean I can say that, it's not like I can do anything about their behaviour anyways and if it makes them happy, or whatever, fine. But that doesn't mean I have to like it and if I don't like something I have no problem saying so. No need to go ballistic because someone pee'd on your favorite toy It's just verbal pee, so relax.

You really are a bit of a bell end, aren't you lad? The girl gives you a measured response to the discussion (after all, you love discussions on here) and you chuck insults at her? It looks like you only like discussions when everyone agrees with you. I'm pretty sure if you interpret what she said by calling it "going ballistic", then you have literally no idea what that means. I'm pretty sure it was your high-and-mighty, condescending attitude she was taking exception to, in any case; not the fact you don't use social media (apart from message boards). So, take a step back and look at yourself, because you're coming across like a Grade A cockwomble.

Of course, that's my own personal experience of you; so following your logic, that must be ok. After all, I don't have to like you and I shouldn't be afraid of saying so


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What is going on round here lately?! I've seen more personal attacks and name calling than I've probably seen in the rest of my time on this forum put together

EDIT: currently lamenting my missed opportunity to start that with a Mr. Belding "hey, hey, hey"

I suppose the lesson here is that not everyone has to agree on everything and one can still stick to their convictions whilst being diplomatic.

Here's a picture of a peacock spider:

Once again, this calls for:

And since that spider seems to be puttin up a show, you gotta have some music: