Three Reasons Why I Walked Away from Social Media

Hi, Michie. I personally left social media around 2010. I only used Facebook, but deleted my account due to the constant passive-aggressive actions of those I knew. When I left, my relationships with all these people (many of whom are relatives) became non-existent. They all ghosted me, and one got the police to tell me not to contact them. Today, I only do LinkedIn for business reasons, and my posts are only business-related. In hindsight, I do not miss using Facebook. I do not have any friends to speak of today (since 2010), but then again--that takes work. IMHO, social media is the lazy road for those who don't want to do the work that real relationships demand. It promises that one can "be more connected", but the results are often hollow and at the cost of one's mental well-being. I have observed the world's populous become absolutely controlled by the influence of social media, and deep down believe that it is a device of evil meant to keep people's relationships artificial and at arm's length, rob their wallets with endless ads, and shape how they think. Biblical precepts are at odds with this, so I have decided to use some wisdom and avoid it for the most part. God knows who I am, and that is enough for me.