Had to become a star member and the deletion of Facebook.
Since deleting Facebook a few weeks ago, there were certain groups and people that I missed talking to. However, deleting Facebook has been one of the best things I've done in a long time. Once I realized how poisonous Facebook is, I could not justify participating in it anymore.
I mean sure, who doesnt want to know what a friend from high school had for lunch. Or trying to explain why a meme is racist to somebody who you thought was a friend.....for the 10th time. Or hitting that "Like" button so little Jimmy can get that operation he's always needed, only to find out that it's a BS account that does this sort of thing for the clicks.
I was literally called a conspiracist whacko who suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome because I KNOW that Russians have been behind one of the most successful disinformation programs in the world history. These were by people who I thought were "real life friends" and have know for 15-20 years. So it got to the point where I said, "Ya know what? I'm not playing anymore". I'm have also now appropriated "Trump Derangement Syndrome", and apply it to anyone in Trumps cult of personality.
The people in my life who I considered real family and friends, I gave a heads up, I gave em either my address or phone number. Told em, I'm not doing Facebook anymore and said, "Ya know how to get a hold of me." 
It was almost like quitting smoking the first few days. I was like, "Oh, I'll just pop on for a second and see what's going on in the world." And I was like damn, I deleted it!
Now though, it's like letting go of a really toxic relationship. I started looking up social media and its influence. The average person checks their account 15-20 times a day! It's no wonder how Russia has been so successful, well add the fact that our Naked Emperor likes to claim all news is fake news...well it's a no brainer these days.
So, at least now I know there is a place where I can find like minded individuals (which has it's own pitfalls of becoming an echo chamber, but I've always recognized them and made sure to get diversifying opinions. So, long story a little more longer. I'm glad to be here. 
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I pretty much stopped posting there right after the election and then deleted my account last year. Don't miss it at all.
I've found that I can still do all those things without Facebook, like I did prior to Facebook. 
Mainly to avoid people I went to school with although I did reconnect with one who hasn't turned to the dark side. I used it to mostly troll the trending stories but once that was eliminated my interest waned. I'd rather talk to my relatives/friends on the phone or face to face.
I did connect with some pretty cool people though and had way too much fun at times but screw it.
That I just dont have.
I also never formed that band that my buddies and I promised to form. I still, play though. (Guitar, Bass, Drums and a mean cow bell )
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