It’s a very interesting topic. For a while I thought LinkedIn was “the cat’s pajamas.” I kept thinking it was a great substitute for in person interaction. Kind of like a “virtual watercooler.”

But then I quickly grew tired of it. Felt compelled to comment on other people’s posts, and get these very empty “high fives” or likes. Then I’d feel inferior because none of my posts got any “love.”

Facebook has become too political. I remember the good old days (maybe about 10 yrs ago), when it was a place where you could share the latest goings on in your life, have light, frivolous conversations with friends, and re-connect with long lost classmates / relatives from eons ago.

Now it’s become a breeding ground for negative comments, and incendiary rhetoric. Also, I never post anything personal because I’m afraid of all the stalkers / miscreants out there, and feel like “Big Brother” is watching.

I’m increasingly finding this site to be a good place to unload, get some food for thought, and perhaps strike up some online friendship to keep the loneliness and isolation at bay.