I can barely tolerate Facebook anymore. I miss the days when it was people randomly sharing about their day, what they were doing, where they were, posting pictures of kids, food, and even stupid silly stuff. I suppose younger people really miss it - before old farts like me invaded their space and ruined their social circle.
It's purely selfish reasoning on my part. I know many people still value and use FB for insights, news, community and whatnot. I simply do not enjoy what I see anymore, or if I do it is a rare occasion. I can't believe anything is real or true; I am disgusted by so many comment threads; my heart actually hurts more than I care to admit because of the anger, hatred, lies, and just the thought that this is what our world has come to. It's like it has brought out the worst in people!
Another side is the sheer overwhelming nature of seeing SO MUCH. I know people have become disappointed in me because I don't comment or "like" things they post. I simply can't keep up. I'm too concerned about what people think of me, whether I will let someone down, perhaps I will mislead someone, what if they see that I 'liked' something someone else put, what if I don't 'like' something sometime - will they think I'm upset or depressed... and on and on and on. It's a medium that takes a bite out of saps like me and tosses whats left over to the curb.
Of course, I say all that, and I'm sure I won't be able to stay away. What if I miss something, after all??? Ugh.
So, this is where my brain is this morning. I hate Facebook. But I love it too. I probably need to remove it from my life, but I probably won't be able to. Such is life. Good God!
Peace out, folks; and in.