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Deleted my Facebook
Sir Rodney:
I see a lot of drama on FB as well, but I count myself lucky as my family is devoid of drama. I’m in the weird group that hasn’t seen the need (yet) of separating my medieval and Marshal activities from the mundane.
I joined FB years ago for my 20th high school reunion, thus most of my friends are just that, people that I grew up with. Friends from the SCA and Order of the Marshal round out FB for me. I have things clamped down very tight as to who can view what.
I’ve only “blocked” (I think that’s the right term) one person rather than “un-friending” him. I just didn’t want to see the copious amounts inappropriate material he was posting.
The key in this information age, or any age for that matter, is to only post things that you would want your mother/spouse/partner to read. ;)
Mike W.:
I deleted facebook from my phone and as a result I've checked it a lot less and have been a lot happier. I realized a needed a break when, shortly after the Supreme Court's ruling, facebook lit up like a battlefield and everyone was at odds. It did nothing but stir up negative feelings, so I tried to stay off until things settled down again. It's good that you can recognize and remove the things that cause you stress. Kudos to you!!
Sir Wolf:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snow-Job/1433770183589888?fref=ts
Sir William:
I've never used FB- and while it does mean that I miss out on things from time to time, I also do not have to contend with drama in any of its many forms on FB, and social media in general. Sir Ian (and Squire Dane as well) have the right of it I'd say.
Snow Job? That your new FB name, Sir Wolf? Sort of reminds me of OddJob. lol
Sir Edward:
Yeah, I've cut back on my use of Facebook considerably. I used to watch it like a hawk, and stayed up to date on everything I could. Then about a year and a half ago, I got distracted by the holidays and lost track of it for a couple of weeks... then discovered I didn't miss it.
Every time I jump back on, there's some new political, religious, or current events issue going on that has everyone throwing stones. So I use it very sparingly now.
(as an aside, it took me more than a year to run out of content to post to the Order's FB page)
I think Ian's suggestion of a persona-only account is great. Either that or very tightly control who you're friended with.
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