Even though I have no social media accounts I sometimes click on the profiles that are linked to YouTube video descriptions and then end up going down rabbit holes. I'm happy that I don't use social media because I think it can be quite toxic and unhealthy but sometimes I can't help but feel left out when I see photos of people just living their lives, receiving nice comments from family members and close friends, etc. I often think there's a bit of a disconnect between the people that use social media and those that don't, because I usually get in awkward conversations and get asked dumb questions from those who seemed to be so surprised that I don't use it. I've never used Snapchat in my life and I wouldn't know how to work Instagram, I would say a massive majority of those in my age group use social media (I'm probably younger than everyone who's reading this post).

I just sometimes feel like a weirdo. I guess part as to why I don't have social media is because I know nobody would follow me or comment on my pages (although it's mainly for the sake of my privacy, it's no secret these sites aren't as ethical as people think). I just think that in places like this, not having a twitter or instagram is a logical approach towards security. But outside of this site and other sub groups, it can be sometimes hard to explain why exactly I don't use these apps to people who don't any better.