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seand442 · 31 January 2017, 12:39 PM

Anybody here ever quit or take a timeout from social media? Whether it was for two weeks or forever? My wife and I got fed up and decided to avoid Facebook for a multitude of reasons, lack of civility being a big one. After a couple weeks, I returned and you know what, I'm close to deleting it completely. I was gone for two weeks and i didn't miss it one bit.

Stargazer1980 · 31 January 2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by seand442

Anybody here ever quit or take a timeout from social media? Whether it was for two weeks or forever? My wife and I got fed up and decided to avoid Facebook for a multitude of reasons, lack of civility being a big one. After a couple weeks, I returned and you know what, I'm close to deleting it completely. I was gone for two weeks and i didn't miss it one bit.

Facebook is becoming a chore. It's not supposed to be a drudgery. If it is that then it's very very close to "no more". I'm probably not even sure that this is a good thing or a bad thing. Only that it's not the SAME THING. You are definitely on to something, whatever it is. Let's call it the NEXT thing!

GradyPhilpott · 31 January 2017, 12:54 PM

I don't do social media, except for forums.

I have a facebook account, but it has never had any activity.

I just use it for signing into other sites, so I don't have to register.

It's there to work for me, not me for it.

superdog · 31 January 2017, 12:58 PM

I quit facebook a while ago.

I don't miss it.

Boothroyd · 31 January 2017, 12:59 PM

A new app let's you find photos of any particular individual in the background of any posted photo on the web. Think about that for a minute. Anyone who has shot a photo with their phone, and posted to the web, you can now be identified, even if you were just in the background--and you don't get to explain the context of what you were doing at the moment (assuming you posted a photo of yourself on Facebook, etc. with a name, such that the software can work).

So yes, I generally treat social media as something very dangerous to your personal brand long-term, and I avoid except careful posts of information to Twitter and Linked In.

Another app promises to remove the anonymity of the web by tying posts back to particular individuals, removing the filter of "forum names" or "alias". And the search is can be retroactive to anything one has posted on the web.

It will soon be a brave new world in social media, IMHO.

RHIII · 31 January 2017, 01:09 PM

Funny, I actually de-activated my FB acct yesterday....I've been over it for quite some time...

carwash66 · 31 January 2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I don't do social media, except for forums.

I have a facebook account, but it has never had any activity.

I just use it for signing into other sites, so I don't have to register.

It's there to work for me, not me for it.

Same here.

mschafer · 31 January 2017, 01:28 PM

Having lived in a couple of countries initially I loved Facebook. Now it's becoming more and more charged, and being othwise busy, I'm there maybe once a month, and that would be often. I look a bit more at instgram, it even I post little, despite working in the visual field. But I do admit, that with great fun, I participate or at least read here daily, besides my mtbr.com Fatbike obsession....

srvrf · 31 January 2017, 01:55 PM

It is getting depressing. I know people have opinions, especially regarding politics, but it gets tiresome and/or gets me angry. It is why TRF bans controversial topics and why we can feel like TRF is a place we can come and talk about a common interest (or two).
Trouble is that FB can't be beat for keeping in contact with old classmates, etc. just scroll through and block a lot of negativity these days

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Stargazer1980 · 31 January 2017, 01:59 PM

This ☝️☝️is sage advice from srvrf ☝️☝️

Danny83 · 31 January 2017, 02:08 PM

Trf is my only social media.

swils8610 · 31 January 2017, 02:13 PM

This forum is the only social media type I use. No FB for me.

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Al1969 · 31 January 2017, 02:19 PM

My social media 'interaction' does not go pass TRF. None of the social media outlets ever interested me. I feel people have becomes confused with where their private life ends and their public life begins. Too many people divulging personal information and many others interested in 'digging' into your life. I feel it's best to avoid it altogether.

Hairdude1 · 31 January 2017, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by srvrf

It is getting depressing. I know people have opinions, especially regarding politics, but it gets tiresome and/or gets me angry. It is why TRF bans controversial topics and why we can feel like TRF is a place we can come and talk about a common interest (or two).
Trouble is that FB can't be beat for keeping in contact with old classmates, etc. just scroll through and block a lot of negativity these days

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pablo5 · 31 January 2017, 03:47 PM

I have no social media besides LinkedIn which I actually use for networking. There's so much noise on social media and at the end of the day it's not very healthy. TRF is all I have and really its more than enough.

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FiftyTwoEighty · 31 January 2017, 04:20 PM

Never had a FB account and probably never will.

TRF, LinkedIn, and a couple car forums for me -- that is about it.

For me, TRF gets addictive. I have to put myself in "time out." Otherwise, I'm constantly obsessing over the next acquisition.

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benlee · 31 January 2017, 04:49 PM

I can't stand facebook. Most frivolous content and a massive invasion of privacy. Have an account but never login for years. My only social media is my IG.

BBL · 31 January 2017, 08:30 PM

Friends, relative keep asking me to join FaceBook, albeit set with code entrance to profile, just so can share pictures from 1,000 to 3,000 miles away. I am reluctant to do that, mainly for ID theft or any of the shady stuff we hear can happen. I have told them to send me pictures by email or mail. But that is too inconvenient for them because of their busy lives, they say.
And then other friends back home, have voiced they are cancelling out, as several of you stated above.

MonBK · 31 January 2017, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BBL

Friends, relative keep asking me to join FaceBook, albeit set with code entrance to profile, just so can share pictures from 1,000 to 3,000 miles away. I am reluctant to do that, mainly for ID theft or any of the shady stuff we hear can happen. I have told them to send me pictures by email or mail. But that is too inconvenient for them because of their busy lives, they say.
And then other friends back home, have voiced they are cancelling out, as several of you stated above.

How busy do you have to be to not have time to send an e-mail.?

OmegaJJH · 31 January 2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Trf is my only social media.

Me too

TheVTCGuy · 31 January 2017, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gradyphilpott

i don't do social media, except for forums.

I have a facebook account, but it has never had any activity.

I just use it for signing into other sites, so i don't have to register.

It's there to work for me, not me for it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by carwash66

same here.

x3

blufinz52 · 31 January 2017, 09:16 PM

Quit FaceBook 2 years ago and don't miss it a bit. TRF and OF are my only 2 social media.

1William · 31 January 2017, 09:21 PM

I waited years beyond the Face Book craze and finally signed up about a year ago. It lasted about two weeks before I disabled the account. It was overwhelming with the friends requests, photos and opinions. I did pick up Instagram which for me is a better version of Face Book with pictures. Many of our TRF's are there with some great photos.

cop414 · 31 January 2017, 09:27 PM

TRF, Watchuseek, Instagram and Bladeforums are pretty much the extent of my social media.

Dcdfinance · 31 January 2017, 09:37 PM

No social media for me. Deleted Facebook 8 years ago and only utilize this forum.

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AzPaul · 31 January 2017, 10:07 PM

Like so many things in life, facebook is being taken over by the obnoxious few.
Used to enjoy keeping up with what relatives and old friends were doing, but recently, the endless clutter of reposted political opinions

has kept me away.

RXAPPP · 31 January 2017, 10:10 PM

Me to, been there done that and glad to see the back of it. I've went being very pro to anti Facebook and social media in general

brandrea · 31 January 2017, 10:46 PM

I deleted my Facebook account 3 years ago and the only thing I can honestly say I miss , is seeing what distant relatives or friends are up to. The rest of the experience was starting to wear on me.

I recently opened an IG account and find it to be more positive. Less about narratives and more about experiences.

Porter · 31 January 2017, 11:10 PM

Never had FB or similar ones. My only media activity is TRF and WUS. I'm very happy not needing anything else!!
I'm still using email to contact friends or business!

"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

sco · 31 January 2017, 11:25 PM

I've been against Facebook since day one. I've never signed up even though all off my family and friends have accounts. Even the private sections are too public for me. It seems like everyone is having a perfect life and always on vacation etc. too much fakeness for me.

31 January 2017, 12:39 PM	#1
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Social Media Anybody here ever quit or take a timeout from social media? Whether it was for two weeks or forever? My wife and I got fed up and decided to avoid Facebook for a multitude of reasons, lack of civility being a big one. After a couple weeks, I returned and you know what, I'm close to deleting it completely. I was gone for two weeks and i didn't miss it one bit. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

31 January 2017, 12:54 PM	#3
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,357	I don't do social media, except for forums. I have a facebook account, but it has never had any activity. I just use it for signing into other sites, so I don't have to register. It's there to work for me, not me for it. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

31 January 2017, 12:58 PM	#4
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,711	I quit facebook a while ago. I don't miss it. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

31 January 2017, 12:59 PM	#5
Boothroyd 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,190	A new app let's you find photos of any particular individual in the background of any posted photo on the web. Think about that for a minute. Anyone who has shot a photo with their phone, and posted to the web, you can now be identified, even if you were just in the background--and you don't get to explain the context of what you were doing at the moment (assuming you posted a photo of yourself on Facebook, etc. with a name, such that the software can work). So yes, I generally treat social media as something very dangerous to your personal brand long-term, and I avoid except careful posts of information to Twitter and Linked In. Another app promises to remove the anonymity of the web by tying posts back to particular individuals, removing the filter of "forum names" or "alias". And the search is can be retroactive to anything one has posted on the web. It will soon be a brave new world in social media, IMHO. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

31 January 2017, 01:55 PM	#9
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,097	Social Media It is getting depressing. I know people have opinions, especially regarding politics, but it gets tiresome and/or gets me angry. It is why TRF bans controversial topics and why we can feel like TRF is a place we can come and talk about a common interest (or two). Trouble is that FB can't be beat for keeping in contact with old classmates, etc. just scroll through and block a lot of negativity these days Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2017, 01:09 PM	#6
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Funny, I actually de-activated my FB acct yesterday....I've been over it for quite some time...

31 January 2017, 01:28 PM	#8
mschafer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 972	Having lived in a couple of countries initially I loved Facebook. Now it's becoming more and more charged, and being othwise busy, I'm there maybe once a month, and that would be often. I look a bit more at instgram, it even I post little, despite working in the visual field. But I do admit, that with great fun, I participate or at least read here daily, besides my mtbr.com Fatbike obsession....

31 January 2017, 01:59 PM	#10
Stargazer1980 Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Calgary AB CANADA Watch: 5513 Rolex (1968) Posts: 62	This ☝️☝️is sage advice from srvrf ☝️☝️

31 January 2017, 02:08 PM	#11
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,189	Trf is my only social media.

31 January 2017, 02:13 PM	#12
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,006	This forum is the only social media type I use. No FB for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

31 January 2017, 02:19 PM	#13
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,620	My social media 'interaction' does not go pass TRF. None of the social media outlets ever interested me. I feel people have becomes confused with where their private life ends and their public life begins. Too many people divulging personal information and many others interested in 'digging' into your life. I feel it's best to avoid it altogether. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

31 January 2017, 03:47 PM	#15
pablo5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Watch: Patek 5711/1A Posts: 197	I have no social media besides LinkedIn which I actually use for networking. There's so much noise on social media and at the end of the day it's not very healthy. TRF is all I have and really its more than enough. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2017, 04:20 PM	#16
FiftyTwoEighty 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Woody Location: Surf City USA Watch: me live @the Beach Posts: 1,788	Never had a FB account and probably never will. TRF, LinkedIn, and a couple car forums for me -- that is about it. For me, TRF gets addictive. I have to put myself in "time out." Otherwise, I'm constantly obsessing over the next acquisition. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Some 4 digits, 5 digits, and 6 digits 2FA

31 January 2017, 04:49 PM	#17
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	I can't stand facebook. Most frivolous content and a massive invasion of privacy. Have an account but never login for years. My only social media is my IG. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

31 January 2017, 08:30 PM	#18
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,795	Friends, relative keep asking me to join FaceBook, albeit set with code entrance to profile, just so can share pictures from 1,000 to 3,000 miles away. I am reluctant to do that, mainly for ID theft or any of the shady stuff we hear can happen. I have told them to send me pictures by email or mail. But that is too inconvenient for them because of their busy lives, they say. And then other friends back home, have voiced they are cancelling out, as several of you stated above.

31 January 2017, 09:16 PM	#22
blufinz52 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: NH Watch: 116400GV 124060 Posts: 1,173	Quit FaceBook 2 years ago and don't miss it a bit. TRF and OF are my only 2 social media.

31 January 2017, 09:21 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,315	I waited years beyond the Face Book craze and finally signed up about a year ago. It lasted about two weeks before I disabled the account. It was overwhelming with the friends requests, photos and opinions. I did pick up Instagram which for me is a better version of Face Book with pictures. Many of our TRF's are there with some great photos.

31 January 2017, 09:27 PM	#24
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,863	TRF, Watchuseek, Instagram and Bladeforums are pretty much the extent of my social media. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

31 January 2017, 09:37 PM	#25
Dcdfinance "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: NH Watch: Reference 116334 Posts: 118	No social media for me. Deleted Facebook 8 years ago and only utilize this forum. Sent from my Aster using Tapatalk

31 January 2017, 10:07 PM	#26
AzPaul 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Paul Location: Tucson, Az Watch: Rolex 1501 Posts: 13,262	Like so many things in life, facebook is being taken over by the obnoxious few. Used to enjoy keeping up with what relatives and old friends were doing, but recently, the endless clutter of reposted political opinions has kept me away. __________________ Ain't much of a crime, whacking a surly bartender

31 January 2017, 10:10 PM	#27
RXAPPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Blue Planet Watch: 5 Posts: 1,201	Me to, been there done that and glad to see the back of it. I've went being very pro to anti Facebook and social media in general

31 January 2017, 10:46 PM	#28
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,428	I deleted my Facebook account 3 years ago and the only thing I can honestly say I miss , is seeing what distant relatives or friends are up to. The rest of the experience was starting to wear on me. I recently opened an IG account and find it to be more positive. Less about narratives and more about experiences.

31 January 2017, 11:10 PM	#29
Porter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Carlos Location: Eivissa Watch: Rolex, Tudor.... Posts: 1,635	Never had FB or similar ones. My only media activity is TRF and WUS. I'm very happy not needing anything else!! I'm still using email to contact friends or business! "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana". Groucho Marx.

31 January 2017, 11:25 PM	#30
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	I've been against Facebook since day one. I've never signed up even though all off my family and friends have accounts. Even the private sections are too public for me. It seems like everyone is having a perfect life and always on vacation etc. too much fakeness for me.

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