Why I Left Facebook (And Why You Should Too)
A recent New York Times article explores why some people are leaving Facebook, and honestly, I get it.
I deactivated my Facebook account back in May when the signal-to-noise ratio became unbearable. Once upon a time, Facebook felt like a useful platform—better than Twitter, which I had abandoned in favor of Facebook when it seemed to have more value. But that was then.
Now? Facebook is a wasteland of quizzes, pointless games, and the same high-school nonsense we all should have outgrown by now. Instead of meaningful interactions, it’s a non-stop barrage of noise, ads, and algorithmic manipulation designed to keep you scrolling, not connecting.
So, I left. And ironically, I found myself back on Twitter. It’s not perfect, but at least it’s (mostly) free from the digital equivalent of a never-ending family reunion where distant relatives keep asking you to play FarmVille.
Update: The Return (Briefly)
At one point, I gave Facebook another shot. They introduced better filters, making it easier to block the ridiculous stuff and focus on what actually mattered. For a while, it felt manageable. Instead of shutting down my Facebook, I could just shut your Facebook.
Final Update: I’m Out (For Good)
In 2018, I deleted my Facebook account permanently. No deactivation, no lurking, no looking back. And if you know what’s good for you, you’ll ditch it, too.
The same is true for Twitter. I deleted all my tweets and shut it down in 2023.