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Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by meobizy(f): 12:04pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
All these plaigiarized Western media articles, sef. Nigerians won't stop disgracing me. My phone takes a break daily. At least two and sometimes four hours of my day are dedicated to conserving or charging my battery. NEPA sees to it being a daily occurence. For social media, I'm off most of them. The only medium I was truly addicted to was Whatsapp. Facebook never did anything for me because I kept attracting old acquaintances I was never interested in. Yes, my phone is a tool: a tool to chase away boredom. It serves me very well during the lockdown. I have an extra one to ensure at least twelve hours are consumed daily instead of sitting around thinking of mundane nonsense. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Layze(m): 12:04pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Chris525: You're right bro. But I don't actually believe it's joblessness. I think it's more of unseriousness and misplaced priority. 1 Like |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by UDUJ(m): 12:04pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
I knew about this long ago. I deactivated my facebook account, deleted my instagram app and never logged in for over 3 years now. The only social media app I have on my phone is the LinkedIn app which is for career professionals. We waste a lot of valuable time chasing irrelevant stuff on social media that instead of adding to your life, ends up subtracting from your life. Fake lives |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by poiunt: 12:05pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
It depends on what you are using social media for 4 Likes |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by martineverest(m): 12:06pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Remimadrid1:that one is far better than social media.... gaming makes one smart.social media depletes self esteem 1 Like |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Deicide: 12:08pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
The real problem is that everyone is depressed! |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Eniolakiite(f): 12:08pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
It depletes self esteem if you compare your life to what you see on social media. Always remember that people only show you what they want. And things are not always as they seem. martineverest: 5 Likes |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Eniolakiite(f): 12:10pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Water is a necessity of life. Imagine saying air can be addictive... ijesuoboikxp1: 2 Likes |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Nobody: 12:11pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Swtbabyvee:Are you married?? |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Tboysalau(m): 12:13pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
I've deleted my FB account sinceeeeeeee, I didn't even install any social media app on my phone. Only Whatsapp dey my freezer. |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by GreatAchiever1: 12:13pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
martineverest:Unless its puzzle theme brain-cracking game, I highly doubt that. |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Olarababy(f): 12:14pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
WonderWoman5775:LOL u deleted YouTube Nad left Facebook and you think say you dey wise 5 Likes |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Princeton92(m): 12:15pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Swtbabyvee: You speak my language here even though I do like what the OP put up sha |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Jocdon(m): 12:15pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Remimadrid1:You are possessed |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Villain7: 12:17pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Bloghomies: From the 10 cracked commandments BIG |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by SmartPolician: 12:18pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Bloghomies I think you are blowing to things out of proportion Admittedly, it has its negative aspects But let's not pretend that social media is all about evils On social media, 1. you make new friends (people even meet their life partners) 2. People apply for jobs and get them 3. People share ideas and learn too 4. It keeps people busy when they don't have anything to do I can go on and on Whenever you say anything related to science, make sure you mention your source 3 Likes |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Vanmatrix(m): 12:19pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Nice article, I have a platform where you can earn Bitcoin cash(BCH) daily by just writing, soon I'll post about it I pray it makes front page. |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Omoluabi16(m): 12:19pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
The only reason I still facebook is because of the news content I get there. Its much easier and faster than going to individual websites. There are also some very educative groups there. E.g Nigerian nostalgia 1960-1980, Nigeria pre independence groups and the likes. Just yesterday I found the transcripts of the ABURI ACCORD in one of such groups. Even some physical interactions is time wasting without no single benefits. I could leave social medias and spend all my days partying gossiping, sleeping or other non productive ventures. Your points are nonetheless valid. I don't think it makes sense for someone to be on twitter, facebook, instagram and the others. Best to stick to one. Even nairaland too can be time consuming. The best thing is to apply wisdom and ensure productivity improves. While youre off sm, think and learn. While youre on it, make sure you learn something impactful there. Learn to sift through the tacha, bobrisky tonto and other rubbish news. 6 Likes |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by JayromWrites: 12:24pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Bloghomies: Proof? |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by King44(m): 12:24pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Bloghomies:I am addicted smh to nairaland because of news and updates but other social apps I seldom check... FB ones in 4 weeks or two sometimes months and sometimes a year, Instagram has been deleted I have been gaining nothing from that app. Twitter ones in a week or two for gists but nairalad!!! May God deliver me... Only check when I am less busy though. |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by martineverest(m): 12:27pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
GreatAchiever1:according to researchers,gamers are likely to make good decisions with a short time more than non-gamers |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by martineverest(m): 12:28pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Eniolakiite:true... 1 Like |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Meedon: 12:31pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Heiterkeit: Who give a damn? |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Xstremebj: 12:31pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Las Las we go dey alright |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Meedon: 12:34pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
JayromWrites: Prove? |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by LimeLyte: 12:35pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Even nairaland front page is toxic.. Bad news every day.. That's another form of negative programming |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Heiterkeit(f): 12:36pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Meedon: Shut up, you little brat. |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Meedon: 12:38pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by Heiterkeit(f): 12:39pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Meedon: I'm sorry, big man. |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by PrimadonnaO(f): 12:40pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
I learnt this a long time ago. As a rule, I periodically go offline. There was a time when I was having a downtime and couldn't bear to see other people's lives in my face... everyone else seeming so cool and happy, and I wasn't. We're past that now, but even then my social media use is strictly regulated! For IG, I don't do random scrolling. I have specific pages I visit, because they are educational and mindset building. And I don't spend too much time there either. Read for a while, and then move on. Other than that, I only visit when I have stuff to post. It's why my read receipts for WhatsApp is turned off, too. If the other platforms had a way to turn off views, I'll do that, too. Because in truth, it's all of those little things that turn one into a person who constantly seeks validation. 8 Likes |
Re: Social Media Is Ruining Your Life (I Quit) by professore(m): 12:41pm On Jul 13, 2020 |
Bloghomies:I'm quite sure you mean well for people. Kudos. |
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