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MineralMan

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89. I do a lot of things because they make it easier for me.

Tue Nov 5, 2019, 04:52 PM

Nov 2019

For example, I drive to the supermarket, because it's a long walk and I have bags of groceries.

I don't support Facebook. I use it to support my own needs and wants.

But, thanks. I will proceed.

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I think its time to boycott Facebook. [View all] milestogo Nov 2019 OP

Yes!! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2019 #1

OK, go for it. maxsolomon Nov 2019 #2

I am going to uninstall it from my phone and log out on my computer. milestogo Nov 2019 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #3

Same here. LuvNewcastle Nov 2019 #113

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Nov 2019 #120

Way past time! No boycott though, stop all together. BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #5

This exactly. we can do it Nov 2019 #63

Taking ones ball and going home zipplewrath Nov 2019 #6

They don't listen and they are nasty. I do not and will not engage. milestogo Nov 2019 #8

It's more for the lurkers zipplewrath Nov 2019 #10

I absolutely agree jimlup Nov 2019 #7

Just walk away from it, and never return Amishman Nov 2019 #9

Fakebook is no better, and may actually be worse than the fox propaganda network. democratisphere Nov 2019 #11

Deleted mine the in 2016. BigMin28 Nov 2019 #12

i don't understand this dilemma dweller Nov 2019 #13

why do you need FB to talk to friends and family? Skittles Nov 2019 #16

Not always. progressoid Nov 2019 #41

i talk to them in person and txt often, phone not so much unless i know dweller Nov 2019 #43

as long as you are part of FB, you support FB Skittles Nov 2019 #49

+1. That's how Zuckerberg got rich dalton99a Nov 2019 #75

I'll tell you what I told the OP AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #60

Do you think it's wrong to text friends and family? LeftInTX Nov 2019 #112

I see a lot of business adds. Srkdqltr Nov 2019 #18

I have come to realize that there are a lot of Srkdqltr Nov 2019 #21

I don't see anything really either Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2019 #111

I'm with you. FB serves me well for staying connected to people. aikoaiko Nov 2019 #27

There are other ways of connecting to people. Many other ways. milestogo Nov 2019 #31

What's a better way of staying connected? aikoaiko Nov 2019 #33

How about email and phone calls? milestogo Nov 2019 #36

It would seem weird to email my 1000+ friends pictures of my dinner aikoaiko Nov 2019 #39

Nice rationalization you got there... Dream Girl Nov 2019 #52

You need to inform 1000+ people about your dinner? Coventina Nov 2019 #54

One thing about going out to dinner, you have the option of tagging the restaurant LeftInTX Nov 2019 #117

The dilemma is, How do I help send a message to Zuckerberg that... LAS14 Nov 2019 #29

pretty simple dweller Nov 2019 #44

He ignores Congress when they tell him what they want. milestogo Nov 2019 #62

Mine is shut down pretty tightly. MuseRider Nov 2019 #79

Same here. All my family lives in the UK. cwydro Nov 2019 #103

I am "polluting" facebook Dirty Socialist Nov 2019 #14

Better late than never to realize this nt VarryOn Nov 2019 #15

Wish I could join you except I dumped it years ago ... nt Jarqui Nov 2019 #17

Never had it. Can't miss it. GulfCoast66 Nov 2019 #19

I left warmfeet Nov 2019 #20

Rec Ponietz Nov 2019 #22

I deleted it a year ago and don't miss it. OnlinePoker Nov 2019 #23

I have two accounts, House of Roberts Nov 2019 #24

Been boycotting it for about 2 or 3 years. Scruffy1 Nov 2019 #25

I am in my second week without facebook wasupaloopa Nov 2019 #26

I posted my decision two days ago. Will delete at the end of the week. LAS14 Nov 2019 #28

If you and I and everyone we know... Orrex Nov 2019 #30

Sounds like Debbie Downer doesn't have any Data. milestogo Nov 2019 #34

LOL. Sure. Orrex Nov 2019 #95

Millions of people say that about voting. defacto7 Nov 2019 #42

Yeah. I think we can't have this both ways ramen Nov 2019 #45

I agree. defacto7 Nov 2019 #47

Well said. milestogo Nov 2019 #82

But millions of people don't vote multiple times daily Orrex Nov 2019 #96

I will keep my account, but not use it anymore RainCaster Nov 2019 #32

If you delete your account, but first leave a message with #DeleteFAcebook in it, LAS14 Nov 2019 #37

That may have business implications for me RainCaster Nov 2019 #38

Got rid of Facebook a long time ago... Catch2.2 Nov 2019 #35

I've worked Internet security for years. defacto7 Nov 2019 #40

Thank you for this. we can do it Nov 2019 #64

people are SO naive Skittles Nov 2019 #101

This is the real issue. Not that Facebook is vapid and a waste of LuckyLib Nov 2019 #107

Will watch LeftInTX Nov 2019 #118

Yes seta1950 Nov 2019 #46

I use FB professionally, NOT to avoid emails, or phone calls,, pangaia Nov 2019 #48

Done with it a year ago and I honestly don't miss it.n/t luvallpeeps Nov 2019 #50

I already did... They_Live Nov 2019 #51

You came to avoid facebook and chew bubble gum... Blue Owl Nov 2019 #56

Mama don't like tattletales! They_Live Nov 2019 #74

departed a few weeks ago. twitter too. So much happier. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2019 #53

Deleted Olafjoy Nov 2019 #55

Started doing that months ago. As long as they are going to assisted foreign governments interfering usaf-vet Nov 2019 #57

On it. mahina Nov 2019 #58

Why not just reseach and blow off the bullshit if you find it? AncientGeezer Nov 2019 #59

Waste of time. we can do it Nov 2019 #65

Well that should've been going on since 2016 election. rockfordfile Nov 2019 #61

No thanks pintobean Nov 2019 #66

But it reinforces false world views for a lot of people. LAS14 Nov 2019 #85

Again, no. pintobean Nov 2019 #87

I think I'll pass. Captain Stern Nov 2019 #67

QUESTION! OneGrassRoot Nov 2019 #68

I have several family members radical noodle Nov 2019 #102

Understood. Thank you! n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2019 #114

Most of mine are Democrats and we're very like minded LeftInTX Nov 2019 #110

All EXCELLENT points. Thanks so much. n/t OneGrassRoot Nov 2019 #115

Facebook (or even DU for that matter) melm00se Nov 2019 #69

Knock yourself out. I'm good. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2019 #70

You do you. I'll do me. MineralMan Nov 2019 #71

Already I have wildman76 Nov 2019 #72

Here's a different look at Facebook: MineralMan Nov 2019 #73

You don't need Facebook to ask a question and receive an answer in your field of interest dalton99a Nov 2019 #76

I realize that. However, Facebook makes it even easier. MineralMan Nov 2019 #78

Oh I get it, you support Facebook cuz it makes things EASIER for you Dream Girl Nov 2019 #80

What's wrong with that? Do you grow your own food? leftstreet Nov 2019 #84

I do a lot of things because they make it easier for me. MineralMan Nov 2019 #89

Post removed Post removed Nov 2019 #90

It's easier for me too. cwydro Nov 2019 #104

actually the best route is for Dem candidates and PACs to run a huge number of misleading ads beachbumbob Nov 2019 #77

Here's the deal: LeftInTX Nov 2019 #119

Who will 'fact check' ads on TV and radio? leftstreet Nov 2019 #81

Account I never use. True Blue American Nov 2019 #83

I deleted mine JonLP24 Nov 2019 #86

Totally Agree Odawg Nov 2019 #88

Welcome to DU, and thanks for your input. milestogo Nov 2019 #92

I seldom log on there but... moondust Nov 2019 #91

I have never had a Facebook account soldierant Nov 2019 #93

as long as people don't have to put any effort into "keeping up with family and friends" Skittles Nov 2019 #94

Here's the problem with that BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #97

Its about Zuckerberg, first and foremost. milestogo Nov 2019 #98

Right BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #100

I agree. Facebook needs competition. LuvNewcastle Nov 2019 #116

Yes. It is time. XRubicon Nov 2019 #99

I've boycotted from its inception... Vestigial_Sister Nov 2019 #105

Never had it or Twitter. BigmanPigman Nov 2019 #106

SAVE DEMOCRACY. DUMP FACEBOOK JAD Nov 2019 #108

There is nothing to "boycott" Roy Rolling Nov 2019 #109

Even the big tech magazines are disconnecting from FB RainCaster Nov 2019 #121