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ecstatic

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27. I have an account that is only used when I need to access a post

Thu Oct 7, 2021, 10:02 AM

Oct 2021

Not very often. I lost all interest in Facebook years ago.

I think Congress needs to focus on Facebook's lack of oversight with regard to fake news and anti-democratic / hate groups and move on from the teens and self-esteem topic. The bottom line is that the self-esteem issue is not unique to Facebook/Instagram, it's a problem with socializing on the Internet in general. I've been reading studies regarding that years before Facebook was around. Adults and parents need to regulate themselves and/or their children. Hopefully modern day health textbooks include a segment on the Internet and digit well-being. Educational curriculum setters need to stay ahead of the game and keep current on the issues affecting people.

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Do you use Facebook? [View all] ColinC Oct 2021 OP

I don't use it for much, though TreasonousBastard Oct 2021 #1

Yes just for family and friends stuff, what it was originally intended for. OnDoutside Oct 2021 #2

Fuck Facebook and the Zuck it rode in on. Celerity Oct 2021 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2021 #4

More as a lurker ybbor Oct 2021 #5

It's an excellent tool for that Rorey Oct 2021 #11

I found a high school drop out hippie type had turned super MAGAT LeftInTX Oct 2021 #36

I've been there four times this year Tracyjo Oct 2021 #6

Multiple times per day Blue_Adept Oct 2021 #7

My grandson spends hours every day on FB, hating every minute because beveeheart Oct 2021 #19

I don't use facebook NJCher Oct 2021 #8

for 12 years so far ShepKat Oct 2021 #9

It's where photos are posted Rorey Oct 2021 #10

Family, friends John Ludi Oct 2021 #12

No allnews Oct 2021 #13

HELL NO!!! blueinredohio Oct 2021 #14

Just to communicate with friends and relatives. Most doc03 Oct 2021 #15

Same. n/t DeeNice Oct 2021 #34

I use the marketplace feature since COVID hit but nothing else. Ford_Prefect Oct 2021 #16

It is a great tool to remember family members birthdays. NT cinematicdiversions Oct 2021 #17

Pretty much all day long. Big family. lamp_shade Oct 2021 #18

If you think you use Facebook, you have it backwards. lagomorph777 Oct 2021 #20

Just like the old 7-up ad used to say, rownesheck Oct 2021 #21

I couldnt choose because... jcgoldie Oct 2021 #22

I have tried to use Facebook without success sanatanadharma Oct 2021 #23

Yes. To generate business... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2021 #24

I know right? LeftInTX Oct 2021 #37

I have many clients in Texas. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 2021 #49

Fourth option - very little with a dummied account with no followerers, no one followed, with ... marble falls Oct 2021 #25

FB has been a great for me personally and professionally SYFROYH Oct 2021 #26

I have an account that is only used when I need to access a post ecstatic Oct 2021 #27

We use it for messenger for family and friends. We go on it to send a message marie999 Oct 2021 #28

Interesting poll. However, what does it really show, and what does that mean? MineralMan Oct 2021 #29

Facebook is not the hill I'm going to die on. All social media can be problematic, period ismnotwasm Oct 2021 #41

Ah, TikTok...Isn't that the place where the only videos are of young women MineralMan Oct 2021 #44

Yes indeed we do ismnotwasm Oct 2021 #45

Brava! MineralMan Oct 2021 #48

Margin seems to be closing substantially ColinC Oct 2021 #43

Yes, but frogmarch Oct 2021 #30

No. My husband does, but he doesn't log in much. I do use Instagram mostly Wingus Dingus Oct 2021 #31

I quit it several years ago bif Oct 2021 #32

Not anymore. moondust Oct 2021 #33

Yes and so do all the Democrats, including ones who are anti-facebook LeftInTX Oct 2021 #35

Yes. Mostly for non-political reasons. Tommy Carcetti Oct 2021 #38

Yep...I'm fairly political on FB, but I keep it positive. LeftInTX Oct 2021 #39

I signed up for Facebook around 2017 Wednesdays Oct 2021 #40

I own an Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset. FB account is mandatory for setting it up. Tommymac Oct 2021 #42

I joined for the Anti-Facebook posts, maxsolomon Oct 2021 #46

Rarely....n/t bluecollar2 Oct 2021 #47

Family, Friends, Art, Crafts, Nature, Science, How-to's, History... electric_blue68 Oct 2021 #50