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I gave up social media for this reason. EVERYTHING is so politicised and agenda-centric on all platforms and news sites. It was effecting me really badly, to t
by purple-leafy 2y ago
I gave up social media for this reason. EVERYTHING is so politicised and agenda-centric on all platforms and news sites.
It was effecting me really badly, to the point that I made the decision to leave the room when the news is playing, switch to a dumb phone, switch to an mp3 player, and get rid of all social media including reddit. So I don’t use a smartphone, and don’t carry it with me day-day.
On my laptop I even went as far as blacklisting all the typical sites.
I’m only 30. It’s very hard when it feels like you’re alone in acting this way. It’s a very isolating life trying to have principals.
I also recently learnt I have adhd, so that may be why I’m so sensitive to it.
But like i say, it’s an isolating feeling.
- Spooky23 2y agoI did the same thing but brought back Facebook and Instagram. The controls are great if you spend time filtering — I actually enjoy both now. If you want to stay informed. Apple News. Same deal, filter away. Ditch The NY Times and pick a few newspapers domestic and international. You’ll get news without the bullshit:
- purple-leafy 2y agoI don’t want to stay informed though. What’s the point? You can’t really do anything about events in life anyway outside your own family and yourself. You can only react. So I just don’t stay informed anymore. Ignorance is bliss
- Spooky23 2y agoFair. In my line of work, certain things are relevant to my work life and it’s good to know. In fairness my focus is local and features. I don’t really care about what Clarence Thomas was bribed about today.
- MrLeap 2y agoYou're not alone, there's dozens of us.