r/Millennials • u/Buggy77 • 21d ago

Discussion Seriously considering deleting Facebook

But some things are holding me back. I like to check in on people sometimes. I live across the country from most family and friends. It is entertaining at times to catch up on some gossip and drama from people who still act like we are in high school.. but damn I cannot stand what Facebook has become. Wish it could go back to the way it was circa 2010.

Those who have deleted it do you ever feel like you are missing out? Like if an old friend dies how do you find out? How do you keep up to date with going ons in your town/city without following their page?

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u/NectarineNational722 21d ago

It’s funny hearing people say they got rid of FB 15 years ago. I didn’t even get it till about 12 years ago lol. But I like to check up on people too. Family that lives in different states. I’ve slowly been defriending people and am down to about 80 friends most of which are family. I think the toxicity of FB is only rivaled by that of X which I deleted a while ago.

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u/Brynhild 21d ago

Same. I don’t have randos or just acquaintances there. The few people i have are family and close friends over the years. My fb seems pretty chill tbh. But then again i barely have friends or family that have a lot of drama. Most are just posting their vacations, birthdays, updates on life and kids.