Posted by:
Mother Who Knows
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Date: May 23, 2020 02:35AM
For the same reasons as the OP, I closed my FB account, a few years ago. Yes, FB's message told me that my name would remain on there for a year or so, before they would officially erase me. Much like the Mormon cult. I wonder if I'm still on there--probably--but I don't want to risk re-joining to find out.
The main objection I had was that I was too busy to keep up with it on a daily, or even weekly basis, and "friends" would get upset at me for not answering them in a timely manner. Hey, I will manage my OWN time, on my terms. I will not be insulted or made to feel bad, for no reason.
Also, I have problems to solve at work, all day long, and I don't need to be barraged by all the complaining on Fakebook. It was not entertaining (the problems were petty) or satisfying at all. I barely knew these people.
Most FB people had their own agenda, whatever it was, and I just didn't want to buy into all of that.
It's far more interesting to browse the websites of museums, zoos, aquariums, art galleries, cities, gardens, parks, etc. I just watched "Top small towns in the US." There are live cameras on some of my favorite beaches and resorts.
I had to stop watching the news, altogether. The broadcasters would flash those horrifying images onto the screen faster than I could turn them off. Even the commercials are disturbing, now.
I'm also realizing that I have very few friends, after being shunned for leaving Mormonism. I wave at the Mormon neighbors, and they wave back, but we never stop for a conversation.
I have been sick for two months, but able to work at home, with no energy for socializing. Today I was feeling guilty for not contacting some of my relatives and friends, to see how they are doing, or even where they are. Then I thought, "Not one of these people have contacted me--not one."
I don't reach out much, because I have no good news. I'm down. I'm anxious. I have no sense of humor right now. I'm in no position to help anyone, except my immediate family, right now.
My isolation goes farther than 10 feet.