For the record, I have never used FB. I hated it from go.

I also can't point to any real studies; all I've got is anecdata, much like your personal experience.

That said, I have heard from multiple people variations on trying to quit or use it less, and getting grief from family and friends for not taking part. And I personally get passive-agressive commentary from my family for refusing to take part - "What did you think of - oh, that's right, you never saw [cousin]'s baby pictures because of your Facebook thing."

That is excellent for you. But you are not the world. I interact with people I'd label as "friends" where Facebook (or Facebook Messenger for some) is the only avenue I have for that interaction.

And for some, it's the only avenue I'd want to use.

I never said I was the world, but please take my statements in the context of close personal relationships.

If ones requirement is to maintain acquaintances, then fine. However, I was disputing the parent comment's assertion that leaving FB is akin to a punishment.