Never Say Never

there was a time when it was a thing to announce one was leaving Facebook, and NEVER coming back... only to be placated into not leaving by an outreach of friends and family saying "don't go we'll miss you " blah blah ... it got so bad that it became a bit of a joke.

So... I'm not leaving Facebook and never coming back.

I am, however. Taking an extended, nearly permanent Hiatus. Ohh sure I know this could totally backfire and I could be back in a week and subject myself to derision. It could happen. Perhaps that is why I'm writing this to solidify my commitment to myself.

Facebook has de-evolved into a mess of trolls, negativity, mockery and posturing. I am as guilty of this as anyone so I am not pointing fingers, I'm just done. Done with ridiculous arguments about tedious things. Done having my news feed taken up with stories about Kim and Kanye and Caitlyn and whomever else I really don't care about.

Done with "repost if you love Jesus"
"repost if you agree"
"repost if you're not stupid"

just done.

done with straw man articles. done with "read this and be informed"
done with bigotry masquerading as devotion. Done with bigotry masquerading as open mindedness.

I've felt this way a while now but justified my addiction by saying "but it's the best place to get news" or "i can keep up with family i never get to see" I'll find other news sources. I'll check in with family monthly and not daily. I'll survive. Hell, i might even thrive. Think of all I can do with the time I spend on Facebook.

I have. Now I want to actually do it.

I'll be around, I'm not leaving. But its been 8 years Facebook, and we can't go on like this anymore, and you've brought just as many bad times and drama as you have good times and joy.

I think it's time to find out what life is like without out you.