Social media is not for me. This isn’t a lecture about how it is bad for society and your mental health. It is. This is my personal experience with social media. When I have had accounts in the past, it has been strictly for my validation. The idea that I can present some compelling version of myself that others will find neat is a big boost to my sense of self-worth. The validation is overwhelming through likes and comments and any attention others are willing to give me. It sounds very childish to admit that, but I know we all have our struggles and this one is mine. The last thing I need is a platform to make my struggle measurable. This is my biggest reason for not participating in social media. I realize a lot of benefits beyond avoiding my validation needs, but this is the focal point for what drives me to not participate. Even on this website, I do not track visitors or have any sense of how many people stumble upon it or read it because that just feeds the worst part of myself.
Why I do not Participate in Social Media
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