“But somewhere in that transition from a social site meant to deepen interpersonal relationships to a self promotional, commercial tool, Facebook lost its appeal.
“The various facets of my life merged into a web of connectivity where I could no longer clearly create distinct relationships with friends, foes, and fast food — either because I can’t figure out how or because Facebook is preventing me outright.
“For me, the overwhelming connectivity to everyone and everything, without much control over those ties, feels like I’m no longer connected to anything, and meanwhile, outside groups benefit.”
Laura McGann has deactivated her Facebook account and here’s why. (via Bookforum)
I’ve been hearing lots of arguments about how we should all quit Facebook. From countless privacy issues to F.B. hiring former Bush administration stooges, lots of well-intentioned folks have made strong cases for quitting while the next moment logging in to make a comment about their friend’s Youtube post. Facebook’s addictive nature is the strongest reason for deactivation, at least in my opinion.
But I still won’t do it. . . not until my friends do it. See, it all goes back to peer pressure, the only thing I really learned in grade school.
