Re:Ask HN: Is quitting social media (Instagram, snap) sign o...
by AnimalMuppet on Friday December 31, 2021 @09:34PM
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No.
Would staying on be a sign of strength? What kind of strength? That you're strong enough to use it without letting it run your life?
Or would it be a sign of weakness? That you're weak enough to waste tons of time on pointless stuff while telling yourself how in control you are?
If you're unable to keep it in limits, then at least be strong-minded enough to recognize that you can't keep it in limits, and strong enough to do something about it.
Would staying on be a sign of strength? What kind of strength? That you're strong enough to use it without letting it run your life?
Or would it be a sign of weakness? That you're weak enough to waste tons of time on pointless stuff while telling yourself how in control you are?
If you're unable to keep it in limits, then at least be strong-minded enough to recognize that you can't keep it in limits, and strong enough to do something about it.