My friend called me a Neo-Luddite

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7. You could

Probably answer your own question more comfortably than we. Are your friends and family the same? Do they communicate with you locally or from a distance quite regularly? Do you see photos of loved ones or accounts of recent important events in a timely manner? Do local civic organizations and causes reach you to your comfort and liking?
There have been very important movements and news events that have begun on Twitter and FB. Libya, the Japan disaster trifecta, Syria, realtime Sandra Fluke commentary, petitions of al kinds, and even the Ohio HS shooting were played out on social media. The impact was very tangible. While I appreciate your independence and nondependence on these things, it may warrant a second look. My 80 yr old dad loves Facebook. It keeps his mind sharp and he has many friends that he wouldn't have otherwise....just a thought