[AngstyLady]

So, this post is probably not what you speculated at first glance. I'm not talking figuratively, I'm talking more along the lines of technology and social networking. The only social network I'm a part of is LinkedIn. I have no facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.
I do have an iPhone of course, lol.
I just don't like all that extra stuff. I'm just 30years old, so I know this is probably out of the ordinary for a person of my age bracket.
I just keep hearing a bunch of bad stuff about Facebook, and I think Twitter is stupid too. Plus, a good amount of people who have facebook have told me I shouldn't bother joining because it's stupid. But my mom joined recently just to keep up with our family and has her set on private. When I meet new people, they are always surprised when I say I don't have Facebook, but I'm learning that I'm not alone on this, there a re a couple handful of people at least that I've met who don't as well. Though it is annoying when my coworkers talk about the latest post and stuff, but I'ts all just frivolous I think.
Plus it's too easy for people to stalk you.
Any thoughts?

[mazing]

I do have facebook but am very careful in what I post. I don't have any other social networking memberships though so you are not alone! The only reason I joined facebook was to keep in touch with some friends who live a long way from me. I only have close friends on there and rarely post anything about me.

I don't think it is out of the ordinary at all - I know quite a few people who don't have facebook my age and I'm in my 20s.

[Timgt5]

I do not own a smart phone either. My dumb 25 dollar straight talk can call and text, and that is all I really need, spending hundreds on a phone is just silly.

I have facebook under a different name, if any one is interested its libertys last son (I would be happy to accept any friend request from you guys, just PM me first) I do not use it that much

I have linkedin to keep up with former colleagues from places I used to work and to help others find jobs where I can.

I do not twitter, my life is pretty damn boring, I have no need to share. I do not take selfies, no one really wants to see my ugly mug, least of all me.

I do have an out of this world gaming rig though ( PS3, 1200 watt Home theater, Bluetooth headset, LED TV) I plan on upgrading to PS4-but I am in no hurry.

[swt007]

Originally Posted by AngstyLady

So, this post is probably not what you speculated at first glance. I'm not talking figuratively, I'm talking more along the lines of technology and social networking. The only social network I'm a part of is LinkedIn. I have no facebook, twitter, instagram, etc.
I do have an iPhone of course, lol.
I just don't like all that extra stuff. I'm just 30years old, so I know this is probably out of the ordinary for a person of my age bracket.
I just keep hearing a bunch of bad stuff about Facebook, and I think Twitter is stupid too. Plus, a good amount of people who have facebook have told me I shouldn't bother joining because it's stupid. But my mom joined recently just to keep up with our family and has her set on private. When I meet new people, they are always surprised when I say I don't have Facebook, but I'm learning that I'm not alone on this, there a re a couple handful of people at least that I've met who don't as well. Though it is annoying when my coworkers talk about the latest post and stuff, but I'ts all just frivolous I think.
Plus it's too easy for people to stalk you.
Any thoughts?

I have Facebook account but it has become more official then social.. i cant share much personal things on this because most of my relative, colleague and old friends are part of it, and i am sure they will only humor if i posted something emotion.
so, this account is like good for nothing.. i use it just to wish on b'days and anniversaries and other occasions and few other things..that's all

[Webgoji]

I don't social network at all. I'm not interested if a "friend" "liked" Wal-Mart or if Kim Kardashian tweeted about her new handbag. Just not something I care about.

On the other hand, I've got a Galaxy S4 among other goodies. I like technology, just not social networking.

[-jimi-]

Eh... you don't HAVE to buy into every new trend. Doesn't matter what age you are. I'm not the slightest interested in so called social networking. I think it is stupid. I think it goes against our social functioning. We are not on the exact same level with everyone, why pretend we are? Sharing party pictures with friends might feel alright but what when you granny and your boss look at them?

I don't have an Iphone. If I ever get a fancy phone it has to be something not so restricted. I don't get how anyone gets an Iphone over a better smartphone for the same price. But that's just me. I don't want to look like I have the "latest" and stuff. I wasn't even like that as a teen.

Age should not decide who you are and what you want and need

As for technology, this is not the end of the road. I'm sure people will go back to being more themselves and less their Facebook selves. In time.

What gets me is just because someone has a smartphone and texts all the time doesn't mean everyone else has to do it. I got asked by a lady one time why don't I text, everyone does it. If everyone jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge would we follow. I used to hear that phrase all the time. Call me old-fashioned, but whatever happened to the regular telephone. Isn't it quicker to dial a number instead of typing something out.

I went to a restaurant alone today and as I walked the aisle to my seat, I saw almost everyone it seemed on their phone texting, or the phone just sitting on the table next to them.

There was people with them, this kind of behavior just annoys me, I don't know why. It's like they weren't even paying attention to the people sitting next to them.

I just have a basic cell phone, doesn't even have a camera on it. So sue me! It suits me good, and that's all I really need.

[lifelies]

We have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and we kinda enjoy social networking... Just not with people we know irl.
For example our Facebook is pretty dead because we only use it to talk to some people. So is our Instagram.
On the other hand, we have a secret Facebook, two secret Instagrams, a semi-secret Twitter, a semi-secret Tumblr, and a Snapchat. And a secret kik.
We use it to talk to people we meet through Instagram or Tumblr, pretty much all of them are insane too because we always try to talk to people that post pictures of self-harm and such.
Allie

[jadedbutterfly]

In my 40's, and I am definitely behind in technology.
I have a desktop computer. a really old cellphone I hardly use. I do have a FaceBook account to see pictures my girls want to share with me, rather have it in my email though, have to keep up with them to some degree. I agree with you about Twitter...I do not care to read little updates, years ago when I had old classmates on Facebook, they would write the silliest things "I just washed and waxed my boat"... Who cares?!?!
I also find it difficult to communicate via texting, rather talk on the phone so I can hear the inflections in the other persons voice... that way I can understand what they are actually talking about. So easy to get overly emotional over the abbreviate way they "speak" via texting, feels like a different language sometimes

I find social networking sites one giant nauseating exercise in narcissism.

They're also incredibly dull.

But then I hate most people so there we have it....

I wouldn't worry, i'd rather be of your generation and been spared all that tripe....true, it's all optional but lord are we bombarded with it all the same.

Oh well, I can dream of cosy libraries and tobacco pipes all I want that world isn't coming back anytime soon...

[Gr3tta]

I set up my facebook under a fake name so no one could look me up. I just wanted to friend a couple of out of town friends. I have 4 facebook friends. Mostly i use it as a convenient way to send funny things to a friend who is very ill and spends a lot of time in bed on the computer. Otherwise i just use pc and thats it for anything quasi-social online!

Not that it matters that much but the Facebook agreement doesn't allow for fake names. It's more for people that are messaging or following others as in stalking. I only know that because I post artwork and have read that thing a few times trying to sort it out.

The trend right now is for young people to dump it in favor of alternatives like snapchat. Snapchat doesn't save your texts or photos so popular for obvious reasons. If I didn't have so many disparate groups of friends in so many places I would love to dump Facebook. Anyway you could say you are behind or you could say you are ahead of the times.

I like the social networks that focus on a specific interest. Oggl is one example for photography. There are no comments. You can like, follow and share somebody else's photos and that's it. I guess this is another LinkedIn has gotten me many useful career contacts.

I don't know what I would do without my iPhone. Yes, communication is handy but not the most important. When I upgrade it is the camera that is the driving factor. I am always taking pictures. I edit them in iPad. I even have special lenses. I can't imagine going to my desk or laptop to check email or news in the morning. No, I want to sit in the sun with my unobtrusive, always on iPad I've also used both to process sales and take cc's as a small business. I hate taking checks.

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[nonightowl]

Originally Posted by Deborah35

What gets me is just because someone has a smartphone and texts all the time doesn't mean everyone else has to do it. I got asked by a lady one time why don't I text, everyone does it. If everyone jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge would we follow. I used to hear that phrase all the time. Call me old-fashioned, but whatever happened to the regular telephone. Isn't it quicker to dial a number instead of typing something out.

I went to a restaurant alone today and as I walked the aisle to my seat, I saw almost everyone it seemed on their phone texting, or the phone just sitting on the table next to them.

There was people with them, this kind of behavior just annoys me, I don't know why. It's like they weren't even paying attention to the people sitting next to them.

I just have a basic cell phone, doesn't even have a camera on it. So sue me! It suits me good, and that's all I really need.

Not everybody can AFFORD the darn things. Plus, some people are concerned about security. The "smarter" something is, the more people are spying on you. Our privacy is being chipped at more and more each day, like chipping away at a sculpture.

And even if you have nothing to hide in the sense you are not a terrorist, some people don't want advertisers or their providers or whoever, "following" or "tracking" them everywhere.

Also, not everybody even HAS anyone to text or talk to on their cell phone all the time.

Sometimes I think people do this to show off: Look how popular I am. Talking loudly on it in places, no matter where they are.

Once, in the restroom stall, I hear a phone ringing next to me. (I'll be delicate here) The woman actually answers it while literally "using" the bathroom. Goodness gracious, what is THAT important??? Not much fazes me these days, but THAT did. I mean, can it wait until you're "done"?

It can be very lonely for people who don't have all that. Does our culture/media make it seem like you're supposed to have this thing to feel happy? I think so. Or, they want you to be like sheep....everyone follows everyone else.

I don't see the point of going out with people if you're going to act like they are not even there.

I have a "dumb" phone, with no camera on it. It's only there for me if I need a phone.

I remember that expression about The Brooklyn Bridge!

To me, calling IS quicker and easier than typing. Esp. with auto correct messing up your message.

Call me a dinosaur, but face-to-face contact is the best thing.

Landlines are more reliable then cell phones, but people expect me to give up my landline cause it's not mobile.

I read that car manufacturers are working on making the Internet available in your car. Great, that's all we need. More distracted drivers!!