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Bradshaw3

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4. Certainly understandable

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Thu Sep 24, 2020, 09:37 AM

Sep 2020

Yes, we all have power over our decisions but psychology research has shown that most of human behavior and decisions are unconscious. We are drawn to social media and news or political sites in much the same way that slot machine players are drawn to those ding-dinging one-armed bandits. I think you are making a healthy choice.

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I am withdrawing from Social Media for a while... [View all] kentuck Sep 2020 OP

Will miss you, Kentuck. Zoonart Sep 2020 #1

I don't consider DU to be social media--which I disdain in all current forms. But, taking a break hlthe2b Sep 2020 #2

Wishing you peace, kentuck blm Sep 2020 #3

Certainly understandable Bradshaw3 Sep 2020 #4

Hope to see you back soon. LuckyCharms Sep 2020 #5

You take care Kentuck! bluestarone Sep 2020 #6

I totally understand. See you on the other side. Iggo Sep 2020 #7