6 reasons why we’re falling out of love with Facebook

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here was a time, in the distant past, everyone put on Bebo “don’t use this anymore, Facebook message me?” We loved Bebo, but it was short lived. The lifespan of any social media site is usually brief, but Facebook has played the long game and is here to stay. I’m tired of Facebook and if it weren’t for the fact so many societies and events, including the Boar, were organised solely over Facebook, it would have been hasta la vista, baby, long ago.

1. T. M. I. (too much information)

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The function which allows you to add what you’re eating, feeling, reading and even looking for (start looking and get off Facebook) made me realise enough’s enough. My housemate posts everything he’s reading or watching (Andrew, if you’re reading this, I love you) and it starts to grate after a while.

2. Facebook is NOT a therapist

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There’s always that person who writes long, vague, emotional statuses. It’s okay to be sad, but if you want to talk, text someone, don’t tell Facebook. Also, if you’re just writing to vent, get a Tumblr or something. Sly Facebook statuses are so 2009.

3. It’s a danger to my degree

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Ever had a deadline looming and instead you’re doing a “Which One Of Jesus’ Disciples Are You?” (this is legit real) BuzzFeed quiz instead? Click-bait is rife and I need no help avoiding my responsibilities. I’ve installed an add-on to block Facebook when I need to work. Definitely a new low.

4. The morning after

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My stomach sinks when I wake up after a night out and see that “such and such tagged you in 12 photos”. My mother was not impressed when she saw that photo of me drinking Purple from between Dan Cope’s legs at the Boar circle, thanks guys.

5. Facebook “friends”

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I don’t have 450 friends, but according to Facebook I do. There are so many people on my friends list I don’t talk to: people from high school, randomers I met on nights out… Even worse, there’s Facebook etiquette, choosing to unfriend someone or not accept their friend request is sometimes seen as rude. You can’t win.

6. Orwell is spinning in his grave

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Facebook has access to so much personal data. Ever browsed something online and then it appears in your Facebook adverts soon after? Facebook may have privacy settings, but nothing is private.