Interesting reminder… After a decade or so, I decided Facebook was mostly a waste of time, so I set a time limit of 5 minutes/day. Last few years went fine—until someone decided to assassinate me to celebrate the election in 2022. Facebook wouldn’t say what hideous crime I was accused of, but after two years without Facebook I almost feel like thanking my murderer.
The last time I put my phone down to stop using the Internet was when I had a dial-up connection. I can’t imagine using such a little screen for social media, and having to type posts on such a tiny keyboard. I use my desktop computer with a 21" screen for everything Internet related.
I have a flip phone, so get on the internet and look at the comics on my iPad. I don’t do Facebook and never plan to. It is getting a bit annoying that businesses take it for granted that I have a smartphone. Texting on my flip phone is tedious.
Not for me, I’m too old school I guess. Fuddy-Duddy comes to mind, but I careth not. I use messaging. I use Facebook Marketplace to buy and sell. Ditto for craigslist and ebay. My social media consists of gocomics and the fine folks I meet there.
comics, sports, and weather is pretty much it fer me… (well, there are the youtube videos… startalk with Neil Degrasse Tyson, primarily, and then all sorts of music, and movies, older ones primarily, and….. hmm… this is getting longer, isn’t it…….!!)
lifelong mobile-less (gasp), but doing doing pretty well anyways, trusty desktop’s bookmarks bring favorite comics up every monring with just a single click. but the day my apple croaks, maaan, can’t imagine how i’ll survive.
I want to invent asocial media. It would be like social media but for introverts. People log on but nobody says anything. Occasionally, someone may post a picture of a cat.
several acquaintances don’t understand why i leave my cell phone on my desk all the time. it’s like theirs have to be glued to their butts or something.
Hello Everyone 2 days ago
Yep!
Concretionist 2 days ago
I set a timer. To remind me to log on…
carlsonbob 2 days ago
I get bored after about 10 minutes. No problem for me.
BasilBruce 2 days ago
Rat probably has that same problem while looking in a mirror.
blunebottle 2 days ago
So do I.
old_geek 2 days ago
It’s good that Rat has set such limits…
Ninette 2 days ago
shanen0 2 days ago
Interesting reminder… After a decade or so, I decided Facebook was mostly a waste of time, so I set a time limit of 5 minutes/day. Last few years went fine—until someone decided to assassinate me to celebrate the election in 2022. Facebook wouldn’t say what hideous crime I was accused of, but after two years without Facebook I almost feel like thanking my murderer.
Purple People Eater 2 days ago
The last time I put my phone down to stop using the Internet was when I had a dial-up connection. I can’t imagine using such a little screen for social media, and having to type posts on such a tiny keyboard. I use my desktop computer with a 21" screen for everything Internet related.
happyinvenice23 2 days ago
Stop the hate and lies, don’t go back
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 2 days ago
Dopamine is a hell of a drug.
monya_43 2 days ago
I have a flip phone, so get on the internet and look at the comics on my iPad. I don’t do Facebook and never plan to. It is getting a bit annoying that businesses take it for granted that I have a smartphone. Texting on my flip phone is tedious.
The Orange Mailman 2 days ago
I’m happier after I read the comics.
MS72 2 days ago
Stay far away from it.
Count Olaf Premium Member 1 day ago
Get an old flip phone like The Count.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member 1 day ago
Sometimes I get 20 minutes for the week. Most of it is looking at my shopping list.
Dom999 1 day ago
I know when to put the phone down because that’s when it’s time to wipe my butt and get off the toilet
Gameguy49 Premium Member 1 day ago
These comments are about as social as I get. The rest just aren’t for me!
diskus Premium Member 1 day ago
Remember when there was no social media? But I guess no gocomics too.
DaBump Premium Member 1 day ago
Ay, the best laid plans o’ Rats and men gang aft agley.
mindjob 1 day ago
I started a group the share my music theory notes with. Gotta pass the stuff on
Goat from PBS 1 day ago
Only 15 minutes? Seems short, but I’m not gonna question it.
Ellis97 1 day ago
I just use it to read articles and look at pictures of celebrities. I don’t really use it to stay in touch.
lanainutahdesert 1 day ago
I just stay off altogether. Between AI and everybody and their brother out there trying to make a buck, I’m done.
Snoopy Copter 1 day ago
I’ve never gone on social media. you probably don’t care.
Procat Premium Member 1 day ago
Is GoComics considered social media?
zeexenon 1 day ago
More fun than looking out the windshield.
Packratjohn Premium Member 1 day ago
Not for me, I’m too old school I guess. Fuddy-Duddy comes to mind, but I careth not. I use messaging. I use Facebook Marketplace to buy and sell. Ditto for craigslist and ebay. My social media consists of gocomics and the fine folks I meet there.
KEA 1 day ago
I must be the only person left who rarely uses a phone (i.e. pocket computer)
wildlandwaters 1 day ago
comics, sports, and weather is pretty much it fer me… (well, there are the youtube videos… startalk with Neil Degrasse Tyson, primarily, and then all sorts of music, and movies, older ones primarily, and….. hmm… this is getting longer, isn’t it…….!!)
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 1 day ago
If someone stops you and asks for change
He’s only one of many
But if an old Italian stops you,ignore him
It’s only Guiliani
cupertino jay 1 day ago
lifelong mobile-less (gasp), but doing doing pretty well anyways, trusty desktop’s bookmarks bring favorite comics up every monring with just a single click. but the day my apple croaks, maaan, can’t imagine how i’ll survive.
INTP 1 day ago
I want to invent asocial media. It would be like social media but for introverts. People log on but nobody says anything. Occasionally, someone may post a picture of a cat.
Jingles 1 day ago
several acquaintances don’t understand why i leave my cell phone on my desk all the time. it’s like theirs have to be glued to their butts or something.
leomags 1 day ago
I don’t carry a phone. Mobile phones are a pain in the ar**.
eddi-TBH 1 day ago
I spend more than ten minutes on my computer. But these comments and others are the closest I get to social media.
ekw555 1 day ago
no phone, no facebook, no twitter, no instagram, no worries
EXCALABUR 1 day ago
Threats and/or statements made and not carried out are pointless
Otis Rufus Driftwood about 3 hours ago
When people who look down on others use social media.