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LeftInTX

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110. Most of mine are Democrats and we're very like minded

Wed Nov 6, 2019, 11:05 AM

Nov 2019

I have a few Republican family members and friends, but they don't post much politics. You can also select which friends read your posts.

I'm a Democratic Precinct Chair and I have a busy calendar with everything going on. Facebook is how so much of what we do is scheduled.

I'm always getting invites to local events/protests/campaign events etc. etc. It's also how our elected officials announce their town halls. I'm represented by a Democratic Congressman, State Senator, State Rep, and County Commissioner. My local city council rep and mayor are progressive. (I live in San Antonio) Facebook is also great for local civil engagement. Local government is always announcing volunteer opportunities via Facebook. It's how alot of our local progressive groups organize.

I'm also FB friends with numerous elected Democrats and candidates. I also follow and like all my elected officials.

We're kicking off campaign reelection events via Facebook.

For me it's mostly about connecting.

I'm also in a few hobby groups that involve Gardening and Genealogy.

I'm not giving it up. I don't care much for Zuckerberg, because I find his "connecting people" to be disingenuous because Zuckerberg is all about business, not about "creating relationships".

Google is actually much worse. I'm not giving up Google either. I'm not throwing my Android phone away..I'm not giving up YouTube... (YouTube is a RW cesspool)
Also I'm not Boycotting Amazon either.

Also I'm not boycotting Microsoft......(Although I don't use their stupid browsers!!!!)

If you wonder if FB is for you and aren't a member and don't have a reason to join, then it probably isn't worth it.

However if there are certain hobbies, groups, activities that you are involved with and if they connect via Facebook then you probably will want to join. I joined Facebook years ago because my local gardening group was on there.

If you have a reason to join then, it's probably worth it. If you don't have a reason, then it probably isn't worth it.

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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