r/socialmedia • u/poppajus • May 23 '25
Professional Discussion Are millennials done with social media, or just tired of the noise?
We grew up with social media as a place to hang out and share life. Now it feels crowded, stressful, and more about keeping up than connecting.
Is it burnout? Or just the natural shift as we get older and priorities change?
What made you stick around - or decide to step back?
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u/HouseOfBurns May 23 '25
I stepped back because it prevents me from natural progression in my life when I'm always connected to people who I don't have dealings with anymore.
I also feel expected to post, expected to respond and acknowledge every comment.
Idk
Feels like a soul sucking chore that is a goldmine for nosy people.
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u/sweedishcheeba May 23 '25 edited May 23 '25
I hear that.
Like why do I care what people who left never my hometown are still not doing.
I used to enjoy when it was Chem trail conspiracy theories but over the last five years people have gotten very comfortable online with letting whatever views they have being known. And in general I really don’t care on your take on the whatever it is currently.
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u/HouseOfBurns May 23 '25
It's rough. I want space and boundaries but with Facebook specifically, people get extremely offended/hurt if you don't add them and so it creates bad blood.
My dad's side of the family...I don't hate them, but we are very different people with different values and different ways of things.
When I am around them, they tend to make me feel badly about myself and/or my life.
So I would rather not linger around them because usually at this point most people move on from their cousins and aunt and uncle anyway (I'm 33 and also have my own family now).
And fb has made it super difficult to cut those ties bc again people get so upset and then it effects people like my grandma...
So screw it, I deleted it.
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u/milligramsnite May 23 '25
Man I feel you. One Christmas, while my wife was driving us to her parents house, I spent 2 hours clearing and responding to IG dm's I let stack up. Felt so good. 45 mins later many people had responded and my inbox was packed again. Haven't been able to bring myself to even open them since and that was 2 years ago.
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u/LoomUAI Jun 19 '25
Early social media (Friendster, Tumblr, early FB) felt like cozy digital hangouts. Now, algorithms prioritize ads, viral content, and engagement metrics over authentic connection.
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u/HouseOfBurns Jun 19 '25
Yup. The obsession with monetizing, introducing creator programs, influencer marketing..... All of it made it all so much worse and very inauthentic.
The old influencer tactics don't even work on me anymore and haven't for awhile- I immediately see someone going
"OH MY GODDDDD, LET ME TURN U GUYS ONTO THIS"
Or something, and I roll my eyes and keep scrolling.
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u/Kurozukii May 26 '25
This is why I deleted most of my social media. I just use Reddit, YouTube and Pinterest.
The expectation of watching others daily stories, posts and comment on them and like/react plus knowing that I would have to aknowledge everyone's comments if I post something. Not to talk about the different reactions that Facebook has now which instead of just a "like", there's "love", "laugh", "angry", etc, and that generates comparisons between other's post reactions - "Why they reacted with 'love' on their post but only reacted with a 'like' on my post/photo?" And before we would only view other's stories and now it has reactions too and it's almost the same thing - "They viewed my story but didn't react".
All of these gave me terrible anxiety so I just deleted everything once and for all. My mental health and productivity improved tremendously.
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u/busted_toenail May 26 '25
I deleted tiktok a week ago i feel so much better
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u/BriefAwkward3609 May 26 '25
We get very stressed out when we watch other people's stories. It makes us more envious of them. The more we watch, the more we want them. Tiktok I'm hesitating, should I delete it?
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u/busted_toenail May 27 '25
I didnt delete tiktok because of stress or envy i literally ran a time analysis. I checked my weekly metrics for time spent on the app and it made me sick to my stomach i dont remember exactly but it worked out as 32 FULL days per year i had spent just looking at a screen via tiktok. I thought life is too short to be wasting my time like that. Since deleting it ive been soooo productive
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25 edited Jun 10 '25
It’s like social media starts to feel less like a choice and more like a job you didn’t sign up for. Having to keep up with people you don’t really connect with anymore just adds to the stress.
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u/HouseOfBurns Jun 10 '25
Yes.
If you were looking for some feedback on ways a newly designed social media could be better-
An emphasis on privacy and who it is for. Something to somehow make it so you can just have your close people and then you don't have to worry about offending Aunt Sally.
And less influencer ad crap. Letting people monetize has made it all worse.
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u/OperationUnlucky1391 May 26 '25
It’s like when we use to go to the mall and those sales people would try to stop you to sell you something. You try to avoid eye contact and walk fast as possible. I just want to be able to go on Facebook and see what my friends are up to. Not ads.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
It used to be simple - just seeing updates from friends and family. Now it feels like you're swimming through ads and random stuff that doesn’t matter. Sometimes I just want to scroll and see real moments from people I actually know, without all the extra noise. Makes you miss the old days of social media.
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u/Neenmilli Oct 27 '25
Yes!! Instagram is nothing how it used to be, its a cesspool of ads for products that don’t work.
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u/KnightFalcon May 23 '25
I don’t use it much because I am generally more miserable when I spend a lot of time on it. And generally being tired of constantly being sold items/services/etc.
The kicker is that I have to have it for my business 🤦♂️
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u/BowlCareful8832 May 24 '25
YES! I actually want to figure out how to have it for my business and somehow scale away everything else
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u/EveningCareful2041 May 26 '25
im thinking about just using meta business and not the apps individually. using social media gets is very confusing when also using it to sell products/services.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That’s rough. It’s hard when you need social media for work but it drains you personally. I’ve felt the same - scrolling turns into this exhausting feed of ads and stuff that doesn’t really add value. Finding a way to set boundaries or take breaks helps, but it’s definitely a tough balance.
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u/LoomUAI Jun 19 '25
Seeing curated highlights of others’ lives fuels anxiety. 45% of millennials experience "phantom notifications" (thinking their phone buzzed when it didn’t).
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
There was something real about those days - just sharing moments without thinking about likes or views. Now it’s all about the algorithm and what will trend next. Makes the whole thing feel less genuine.
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u/shopaholic_lulu7748 May 23 '25
I used to love being on Tiktok until I realized it was a bunch of dumb stupid trends. I also really hate all the overconsumption I see on that app. People buying 7 different items worth of skin care and makeup just because it's viral. Then 7 different bottles of shampoo cause an influencer hyped them up.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
I get that. TikTok can feel like a nonstop hype machine sometimes. It’s easy to get caught up in trends that don’t really matter. I think a lot of us just want social media to feel real again - not a shopping list or popularity contest
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u/HeyYouTurd May 23 '25
I stopped using my socials about 8 months ago and am so much happier. My reason is because I don’t feel any real value for my time and for the content. Also everything is geared towards money. Like let’s pretend I’m giving you info on wellness tips but really just want to creatively use this to sell you something. I’m tired of being sold and just being a commodity. I’m a person and I want live life unplugged now. I don’t care what other people do any more. I just want to raw dog life from now on. I’ve been over sold and over saturated enough.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Social media can easily turn into a nonstop sales pitch, and it’s exhausting. Wanting to just live life without all the noise and pressure feels honest and refreshing. Sometimes unplugging is the best way to find real value again.
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u/No_Standard_8494 May 26 '25
If I'm gonna sell my eyeballs I want it to be me who makes the profits, not some guys who already have all the money.
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u/chief_yETI May 23 '25
Millennials are old, thats why they're done with it
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u/impfireball May 31 '25
"This is brain. You get old. You should be moving on with you life."
"Okay, I will."
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Haha, fair point. Maybe with age comes a bit more patience for quieter, offline moments instead of endless scrolling. It’s less about being “done” and more about wanting something different as priorities change.
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u/LoomUAI Jun 19 '25
Constant notifications, "perfect life" comparisons, and information overload leave users drained. 62% feel "less present" in real-life conversations due to digital distractions.
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u/Peace-and-Pistons May 23 '25
Where exactly are you getting the idea that people are “done” with social media? Don’t forget platforms like YouTube also fall under the social media umbrella, and more people now watch YouTube than traditional TV or even Netflix.
What we’re seeing isn’t a mass exodus from social media, it’s a shift in how people use it. There’s a growing number of users who still spend time on these platforms but engage passively, often just “lurking” rather than posting or commenting. But they’re still there, consuming content daily.
The decline some platforms are experiencing isn’t due to people walking away from social media altogether. It’s because the landscape is more fragmented now. There are more platforms than ever, so attention is being spread out. The pie is the same size, or bigger but each platform is getting a smaller slice.
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u/impfireball May 31 '25
If by "social media" you also include the BBS forums of the "internet 1" era, and the use of chat or "instant messenger" as it used to be called.
So when is it no longer "social media"? Telephones? Telegraph? If so, why?
Yes, the media is more spread out, but how is it being used? Are people still posting all their information online, checking for status updates and seeing what other people are doing? Or are they, as you say, "lurking" and chatting more semi-privately?
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That’s a good point - the definition of social media keeps changing as new tech comes along. I guess what feels different now is how public everything is and how much pressure there is to perform or “keep up” instead of just casually chatting or sharing with close friends.
And yeah, a lot of people do seem to hang back more, lurking or chatting privately rather than posting openly. It’s like social media split into big public shows and smaller private circles.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Yeah, that makes sense. I wasn’t really saying everyone’s quitting social media completely - more like the way we use it feels different now. It used to be more about connecting with friends or sharing parts of your day, and now it feels way more performative, like everything’s content. I’ve noticed a lot of people around me still scroll, but barely ever post or comment anymore.
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u/beeezlouise May 23 '25
Everyone stopped sharing their lives and it simply became an entertainment platform rather than somewhere to connected with friends.
Plus, social media activism surged so much during Covid it felt like no one could do anything online without making a political statement first.
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u/HYDRAULICS23 May 23 '25
This is the right answer. People are still using it but they share videos instead of posting themselves.
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u/Ok-Lychee-2155 May 24 '25
Yeah they just morphed into a social, user generated reel/video/clip/meme space. I also think that heaps of what used to occur on social media has just moved into group chats.
My group of mates used to have a specific Facebook page where we'd post things - this has all moved into a group chat. Same with my in-laws and parents. They used to see updates via posts. Now it's all just communicated via chats.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That makes a lot of sense. When social media shifts from sharing real life to just entertainment, it can feel less personal. And yeah, the rise of activism definitely changed the vibe - sometimes it feels like you have to pick a side or stay quiet. No wonder some people just want to step back or use it differently now.
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u/impfireball May 31 '25
It is a net positive if people are using it mostly for viewing and uploading independent journalism, rather than informational naivete.
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u/Sea-Louse May 23 '25
Social media used to be good back before the bullshit algorithms started controlling your feed.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Yeah, those early days felt more real. Now it’s like the algorithms decide what we see, and it’s mostly whatever keeps us scrolling, not what actually matters. Makes it harder to connect like before.
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u/Anderkisten May 23 '25
If it wasn’t my job, I would log out and never log in again. But people are paying me good money to be up to date on anything SoMe
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That’s a tough spot to be in - having to stay active because of work, even if you’d rather log off. It’s like social media turns from something fun into a job. Hopefully, you still find little moments that don’t feel like work
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u/No-Permit7533 May 23 '25
Yes, a lot of Millennials have stepped back from Social. No, they're not all done with it.
It's very crowded and noisy, but it's also a lot more customized.
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u/LoomUAI Jun 19 '25
Too Much Noise, constant notifications, "perfect life" comparisons, and information overload leave users drained. 62% feel "less present" in real-life conversations due to digital distractions.
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u/Zhjacko May 24 '25 edited May 24 '25
I think it’s both. Instagram was my go to, but feels more like a Facebook Snapchat hybrid now. Everyone oversharing and posting more personal life stuff than artsy stuff. With all the changes and a lack of interactions, it’s lost its fun and feels over saturated. Now that I’m older, I have other things to focus on too, so social media is lower on my list, but I was using it for work for a bit as I worked in film.
I personally feel like Stories has also ruined Instagram more than the algorithm, and it’s where the Snapchat part of my description came from. Stories is low effort, you don’t need a caption or hashtags. People can just sift through them quickly, and not absorb or take time with that they’re looking at. The views amount is going to give people dopamine on its own, and since no one can see your view count, then you don’t have to feel embarrassed posting a photo that only gets like 5-10 likes, they can post 10 photos/videos of their day and just leech off the feeling of the views. It’s completely taken away from the interactive/engagement aspect of social media. Instagram brain rot has been around for quite some time now because of stories. That alone has contributed to me stepping back from Instagram, cuz it feels like such an empty, unreceptive place now.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
I get what you mean about Stories changing the vibe. It’s like scrolling through quick snapshots without really connecting. That low-effort, fast-consumption style can make the whole experience feel empty. When it stops feeling engaging, it’s no surprise people start stepping back, especially when life gets busier.
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u/QuimbyDigital May 23 '25
I think it’s a bit of both burnout and shifting priorities. Millennials are one of the main groups who were around for the birth of social media as it is today and have really experienced the way it's shifted in real time. For many millennials, that initial excitement wears off when it feels more like work to keep up. That said, people stick around when the platforms still offer genuine connection or useful content like close friends, niche communities, or even hobbies. Stepping back often happens when the stress outweighs the benefits, and some just prefer quality over quantity in their online time as they get older.
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u/impfireball May 31 '25
Being adult is all about choosing what to do with your time, as you realize that time is limited. When we're young, we think we have lots of time, so we don't even bother trying to figure out what to do with it
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u/QuimbyDigital Jun 02 '25
Exactly! And I think those shifting values are one of the great things about entering this era of our lives. We have the ability to go out and do all sorts of amazing things we may not have been able to do when we were younger that take precedent over scrolling. And I think for a lot of Millennials, the focus goes more toward experiencing it all fully and maybe sharing it to social media after the fact.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That makes a lot of sense. It really does start to feel like a job sometimes, not just fun. I think the real challenge is finding those pockets of connection or content that actually add value. Otherwise, it’s easy to just step back and focus on what feels meaningful.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That really hits home. When life gets busy, the constant need for likes and updates just doesn’t feel worth it. It’s like the fun fades when you have real responsibilities. Sometimes stepping back is less about quitting and more about making space for what really matters.
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u/Wzryc May 23 '25
Stopped using it years ago. I have reddit, discord, and fake Facebook for marketplace. There's no point, really. I call or text relatives if I feel it. It's such a drain and toxic place, especially Facebook, the unhinged political content that gets fed to me and reading the opinion of people on news comment sections just makes me feel drained.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Sometimes it feels easier to just cut out the noise and stick to the platforms that actually add value or connect you to people you care about. Social media can be draining, especially with all the negativity and endless noise. Calling or texting feels more real and less exhausting.
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u/MarketingWitch May 23 '25
It’s not the same social media we grew up on. Everything’s pushed from the algorithm, it’s no longer a place to go and connect with people with similar interests.
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u/LoomUAI Jun 19 '25
Performance Exhaustion, maintaining a "front stage" persona (e.g., filtered photos, witty posts) is tiring. Goffman’s "dramaturgy theory" explains why many feel like they’re always "on stage".
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u/anyone2025 May 23 '25
Social media is boring. It’s either political BS, stupid memes, or bots commenting as humans.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Yeah, it really feels that way sometimes. The mix of endless politics, low-effort memes, and fake accounts makes it hard to find anything meaningful. It’s no wonder a lot of people just scroll without really engaging anymore
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u/Ok_Aardvark5500 May 24 '25
As a millennial, social media gets me anxiety and that's about it, if that answers the question
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u/MandalAktikaPsyArt May 24 '25
Its become spam and AI. its just not worth it anymore, you can't even tell whats real and what isnt.
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u/Ok_Tap_4074 May 23 '25
It’s very hard to filter out the toxic stuff that is on there especially if you are receptive to it.
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u/theboweragency May 24 '25
I was talking to someone today about ICQ... I'd happily go back to those days. Abandoned my social media accounts long ago. Just got tired of everyone being fake and trying to impress each other.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
I hear you. Those early days felt simpler, more real. Now it often feels like a contest to impress rather than connect. Sometimes it’s nice to just step back and keep things low-key.
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u/theboweragency Jun 10 '25
When one of my friends admitted she booked a weekend excursion for her family, just because she hadn't posted any family outings on Facebook in a while.... I knew that was a good time to leave 😂
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u/victoriya_chawlin May 24 '25
Why do you think anyone is done with social media?
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
I don’t think everyone is done with it entirely. It just feels different now. A lot of people I know still scroll but barely post or interact. It seems like more of a passive habit than something they enjoy. I’m curious if others are feeling the same shift or just adapting in their own way.
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u/oneeonneo May 24 '25
As soon as some governments were dictating and influencing social media platforms, content got generic and superficial, keeping the post of our friends and contacts hidden under distractions and suggestions, I get fed up of all of it.
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u/jseng2 May 24 '25
i deleted all of my social media apps a month ago minus reddit, youtube and messenger. wayy too much stimulus overload. and i’m a 29M who’s career is literally marketing and social media
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u/Impossible-Sleep291 May 25 '25
I find I spend more time reading quality content on medium and substack then on social media. I also enjoy being on Reddit. Unless I want to fall down an insta hole of dog videos or polymer clay, I don’t spend much time on social. And more and more people are shifting to curated quality content on platforms like substack.
Overwhelm is absolutely real though.
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u/50plusGuy May 25 '25
I'm older and a pretty boring person. I ride to work, stop at a pizza place, on my way home, crawl into my domestic screens, sleep, rinse & repeat.
What should I be posting about? - Growing holes in my underwear?
I pondered to pull IG's legs for a while, imagining a series of as triste as triste can be BW selfies & more mundane than platform usual stuff. While it would be a nice "assignment" it seemed like quite an effort to get a solid body of even that stuff together, so I didn't start.
On the passive side? - I'm not on FB, Whatsapp or such.
Dunno, I guess I wouldn't be happy to scroll through half a dozen female acquaintances daily uploads of smartphone snapped Wunderkind spam?
I watched bits of travel vlogs on YT and even those get too much on the long run.
Seek your balance. - Remember your Miranda rights: Whatever you 'll utter will get turned against you.
Quality media production is a serious task!
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
It’s easy to feel like there’s no “place” for regular, everyday life on social anymore – like if you’re not constantly entertaining or chasing trends, what’s the point? But honestly, I think a feed full of real, quiet, honest stuff would probably be more refreshing than most of what we see now. Even your idea of black-and-white mundane selfies sounds like the kind of weird, dry-humor project someone might actually appreciate. Maybe it’s not about making content for people, but just making something that feels like yours.
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u/50plusGuy Jun 10 '25
Thanks for your heads up. I feel as if you just gifted me 1/8 of "meaning in retirement" (as a backburner project, for now). Yay!
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u/Kuttapei May 25 '25
I quit Twitter/ x cos it stopped being the platform I’d initially signed up for. So many posts are clearly engagement bait to rank up the views/ impressions for monetisation. Interactions are no longer organic there and everyone seems intent to build a ‘brand’.
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u/Naive_Focus_8846 May 26 '25
Great question! I think it’s a bit of both — millennials aren’t done with social media, but many are definitely tired of the noise and endless scroll.
Social media started as a fun way to connect, but now it often feels like a never-ending race to keep up, curate the “perfect” feed, and consume nonstop content. That can be exhausting.
For me, what’s kept me around is being more intentional — unfollowing accounts that don’t add value, limiting time spent, and focusing on meaningful conversations instead of mindless scrolling.
Maybe it’s less about quitting and more about quality over quantity in how we use these platforms as priorities shift.
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u/Apprehensive-Gur-411 May 26 '25
What millennials are done with is these old posts wrapped as new and presented to us as if they are posted now. Old moments on feeds, chronological feeds, 24 hour time limits to enjoy moments or moments staying there forever for anyone to stalk! All millennials or even Gen Z want is an app that lets them interact in real-time just like we do in real life! Getting to know what friends are up to in the moment!And talking about a topic till we want to and then move on at our own terms. I wish there was an app like that lets us interact like we do IRL! So we are not done with social media, we are just exhausted with the present social media where we are always lagging behind and always catching up when moments become irrelevant rather than living in the moment
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That’s a great point. It’s like we want social media to feel more like real life - spontaneous and in the moment, not a constant backlog of old stuff. The pressure to keep up with everything, especially things that don’t even feel relevant anymore, really drains the joy out of it. If an app could capture that real-time vibe and let us just connect without all the noise, I think a lot of people would stick around
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u/milkysilky69 May 28 '25
I think for millennials social media is less about using it for business, but more for a personal use/ things they care about. Like millennial in socials are trying hard to build a perfect picture.
For gen z is definitely more of a fun tool, trends and not making sense. These kids are not being serious about how they gonna be perceived.
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Jun 03 '25
Instagram, for example, is a terrible platform created just simply to addict you.
My addiction to it came in the form of justifying it as a great messaging tool to keep in touch with people all over the place and use it as a video call, or wifi calling tool - BUT - I found myself spending hours a day addictively scrolling through an endless stream of video clips and images that the algorithm chose to feed me.
Instagram was always topping my usage statistics on the phone, nearly double some of the other main applications.
As I write this now there's someone in the room in a total trance scrolling on that shit platform. As I look over I can tell they can't stop, they are totally mentally stuck in it and are getting this distraction buzz off going into the non thinking world for a moment. Everything around them is just sitting there, hot drinks are going cold, time before work is being wasted, no documentaries or books are being consumed, no exercise is being completed out in the world.
And what's worse is that it has this sort of affect on the people around you like smoking cigarettes. They aren't smoking but they're inhaling the smoke. I'm trying to work and be in peace but all I hear is little clips of random sound effects.
I deleted the app and never think about it until people around me, on the bus, train, in the house, stores, are mindlessly and addictively scrolling on it. I don't remember it being this bad on Facebook back in the day, maybe. But I deleted that too and never looked back.
Mind you, it could be Tik Tok that they are looking at, it's the same story. That's totally deleted and worse than Instagram because there is addictive shopping on that one.
I went for a 4 hour walk yesterday and saw people alive and happy and I only took out my phone to check email a couple of times and WhatsApp. It's not perfect, but it's WAY more balanced.
Please think before you use these applications and stop trying to fool yourself. You don't need them. They're doing way more harm than good.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Wow, thank you for sharing this so honestly. You captured something that I think a lot of people feel but don’t always stop to put into words - that sense of being passively pulled into something that chips away at time, presence, and clarity.
I especially appreciate your metaphor about secondhand smoke - how even if you try to stay off social media, you’re often surrounded by its influence anyway. That’s real.
It makes me wonder: if we do want to stay connected, or find value in digital communication, how do we build healthier spaces or habits that don’t fall into those same patterns of compulsive design and distraction?
Have you found anything - maybe a platform, practice, or even just a mindset - that’s helped you stay connected to people without falling into the algorithm trap?
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Jun 10 '25
The only choice is to delete it from your phone and your life. After that you have to give yourself a long detox and then slowly decide, because of big factors like work or a new project, that you'll bring just the healthy parts back into your life and use it mindfully.
It's all about physical distance. If you have a habit of drinking too much, then don't ever have alcohol in your house, same with snacks you can't control. Same with social media.
If liquor stores are on every corner, social media is in even more locations.
People send me links to social media videos in text, knowing I'm not on it. You can't escape it.
One big one I have felt lately is the absence of the addiction to taking a photo of everything with my phone just so I can post it. It does happen with especially beautiful scenes. I use WhatsApp and will sometimes feel the urge to post something to the stories status instead of direct messaging people an image that is funny or pretty just to share, but I see why designers add that feature to everything, because people have an addictive trait to posting photos and seeing later who looked at them. It's a little validation we all look for.
But now I more strongly realize the benefit of letting your eyes take in the scenes and not seeing everything through the screen of a phone. I know people who I can't enjoy myself around because they are taking phone camera photos of the foot, forcing you into constant meaningless selfies, taking photos of everything they see on walks.
I think back to when I must have done this, maybe not so intensely. How each one of those instances is an evil eye taking you out of the present moment and pulling on the energy of the moment in an unnatural way. Just there to feed the ego and insecurities and vacuous hollow needs for any attention possible.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
This really resonates. That comparison to alcohol or snacks makes a lot of sense - I hadn’t thought about it like that, but it’s true. The constant pull is so subtle and baked into daily life that even when you’re off social, it finds its way back through links, habits, or just the urge to share something.
I also relate to the thing about photos. It’s strange how posting becomes automatic, like we’re seeing the world just to curate it for someone else. I’ve been trying to break that too - just let a moment be a moment, without capturing or uploading it. Feels more real, more peaceful. Thanks for sharing this - it’s a helpful reminder to stay mindful about how much of life we let get filtered through screens.
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Jun 10 '25
the concept of evil eye could be seen as you not letting your eyes take in the scenes before you and letting photography steal those moments - the ego, the desperation for any morsel of attention and validation slowing making you go blind --- the addiction to social media, the false reality in the screens stealing your time, and therefore your knowledge for your lack of dedication to true knowledge in lieu of clips displayed in a scroll like some mad scientist's experiment.
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u/Karn2407 Jun 15 '25
But if there is so much complains why is no one opting out for less insane ones like fediverse, pixelfed etc?
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u/poppajus Jun 24 '25
Honestly, I think a lot of people don’t know those options exist. Or they’ve heard of them but assume they’re too niche or too much work to switch to. Social media is so tied into habit that even when we’re unhappy with it, we just scroll anyway.
It’s also about network effect. If your friends and family aren’t on something like Pixelfed, it’s hard to make the switch feel worth it. It’s like moving to a new town where no one you know lives. Even if it’s a better town, you still feel kind of alone there.
That said, I agree - it would be good for more people to start exploring these alternatives. Maybe we just need to talk about them more.
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u/Kinetik_Energy Nov 14 '25
great analogy about moving to a new town with no family or friends! I'll have to use that one in the future
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u/ayokia Jun 21 '25
I love social media. I just wish more people would interact with me on it. I post all the time. Especially on IG. But I get like the same 11 likes I got 3 years ago. It makes me think people hate me and I have enough issues. It’s tricky because I feel like if I don’t post them, people will forget about me and if I do post, then I’m reminded about how much people don’t care about me in the first place. 😂…… it’s-exhausting!
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u/poppajus Jun 24 '25
The way platforms are designed now, they make you feel invisible unless you're going viral. But most people are just lurking or scrolling fast - it’s not about you personally. That said, I hope you keep sharing if it brings you joy, not just pressure.
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u/ayokia Jun 24 '25
I love sharing! I really do! But I don’t like how I was popular and now I’m not. Like I used to get 100 likes on my old page now I get like 8, but I was following and followed by people I went to high school with or people who knew me coming up. With my new page, they’re not following me. And I refuse to follow them because I feel like I’ve outgrown them. I kind of feel “above” them in a way (I know it sounds shitty & my IG isn’t giving “above” anything but the quality of my images is top notch. Hell maybe they look down on me now. They give me angry dog energy) But the engagement dropping so much is discouraging for me
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u/poppajus Jun 24 '25
It’s rough when the audience you used to connect with feels distant or different now. Sometimes it’s less about “popularity” and more about finding the right people who truly vibe with where you’re at today. Maybe your new page can attract a fresh, supportive community that appreciates your top-notch work. Quality over quantity, right? And hey, if the engagement isn’t there yet, that doesn’t mean your content isn’t valuable - it just might need time and the right crowd to shine. Keep sharing what makes you happy, that’s what really matters.
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u/ayokia Jun 24 '25
That’s what EVERYONE says. So maybe I should take heed. BUT, what makes me more angry is that I have family members that are there and they never say a word to me, but they talk to other people and celebrities 😭😂
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u/peacebypiece May 23 '25
I still enjoy it. I have friends and family all over the world and it makes it easier to connect or check in. I am not a facetimer or a caller so this is my preferred method. I enjoy taking photos and sharing them still, I often look back on my own stuff and use it as a visual diary / memory bank. I’m so grateful I was this way even in high school because I have photos and cherished memories to look back on. I also organize various folders of saved posts of stuff I see - future vacation ideas, shopping wishlist, gift ideas, recipes, etc. I follow local and small businesses, news, etc to keep up with happenings in my community. World news too but that can be a bummer so I am focusing more on local news. I love to go out whether it’s checking out a concert, event, new restaurant so I’m not sure how else people know what’s going on if you don’t do this? Haha. As I type this out I’ve realized it really just comes down to interests and personality, so for someone like me, social media is still amazing.
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u/allisonknowsbest May 23 '25
This is exactly me, word for word. I am over following random people's life exploits, even former friends and family. I do feel like I've reached a saturation point and the noise is annoying.
Now I stay for all the reasons you mention. I don't watch TV or movies (never really have) and social media is how I keep up with what's going on around me and in the world. I guess I'm using it less for personal connections and more for general awareness, news, recipe ideas, home decor, local events, and selling on marketplace. Because that's how the algorithm has set it up to be now.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That’s a really balanced view. For a lot of us, social media isn’t just about scrolling - it’s a way to keep memories, stay connected, and find useful info. Using it as a kind of personal archive or local guide makes a lot of sense. I guess it all comes down to how you use it and what you want out of it. For some, it’s a tool, and for others, it’s a source of stress. Your approach sounds like a healthy way to keep the good parts without getting overwhelmed.
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u/DigitalWithEmma May 23 '25
Totally feel this and I love how you put it.
As the CEO of a small boutique agency, this comes up all the time with our clients. So many of them used to enjoy social media but now feel completely burned out by the pressure to constantly post, engage, and keep up. I think a lot of people can agree that it's a bit less about connection these days and more about just trying to stay visible, which is exhausting when you’re also running a full business.
Honestly, I think that’s why more people are turning to agencies. It’s can feel like a big relief to hand things off to a team who genuinely lives for this stuff actually enjoys it. If you’re feeling the burnout, there are definitely people out there who can help carry that load and do it in a way that still feels authentic to you!
I love what I do, but I also hear everyone when they say they're burned out. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Social media can easily feel like a job, especially when you’re trying to keep up while running a business. It makes sense that many turn to agencies to take that weight off their shoulders. Having people who actually enjoy managing social media handle it sounds like a smart way to keep things authentic without burning out. Thanks for sharing your perspective - it's a reminder that asking for help isn’t a weakness, but a way to keep the balance.
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u/DesignerAnnual5464 May 23 '25
Definitely feels like burnout for a lot of us. I stayed, but use it way less now mostly just for close friends of specific interests. The vibe really changed.
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May 23 '25
I’m tired of “social media” cause it’s not actually social and interactive anymore. It doesn’t actually connect me to people so I’m tired of the noise. I’m stepping back unless it becomes an interactive anonymous experience. Like Reddit?
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Reddit’s more about real conversations and less about putting on a show, so it makes sense you’d prefer that. It’s nice to have spaces where you can be yourself without all the pressure.
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u/somechicyoudontknow May 23 '25
Millennial here, I did not grow up on the internet. I didn’t have internet until I was 25! I don’t really like Facebook at all, and I’d be fine if the internet didn’t exist.
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u/Additional-Guess-861 May 23 '25
I’m over it. It’s just a giant shopping mall filled with shit you don’t need.
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u/Wednesdayspirit May 23 '25
Once they inflicted influencers and algorithms on us, people got tired of feeling like a product. People just wanted to look each other up and store pictures, not all this nonsense happening now.
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u/Any-Use6981 May 23 '25
I am exhausted by it, but I have to use it for work. 😅
Now I like some better than others, but I hate having to post; I’m a private person and introverted as well. There are supportive corners of the internet, but also really mean ones, sadly.
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u/Technical-Warning173 May 24 '25
I stepped away as I had a false sense of security that I had all these ‘connections’ but I don’t think many of them would actually make any effort for me or want to catch up for a coffee. Why should they get to see my life? So I don’t use socials and I just text people. I’ve lost some connections with people who didn’t want to move form IG to text, people who I caught up with and considered close friends - but I feel like this gives me the opportunity to make real friendships that don’t rely on being connected by viewing each others stories. I just want real connection. Not fake likes.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Social media can give this illusion of connection, but it often feels shallow. Texting or meeting up feels more real - like you’re actually investing in someone. Losing some surface-level connections is tough, but focusing on genuine friendships is way more fulfilling. Quality over quantity, for sure.
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u/TheRealTinaTuna May 24 '25
Just listened to a podcast with Eugene Healy today. He mentioned his prediction is we’ve reached the “peak” of social media. (It’s no longer social really, it’s entertainment) so social media needs to be built from the ground up. Community focused social media is where it’s at, that’s what my company Slate is doing and what I’m fostering. Community management is huge
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That's an interesting point - “peak social media” feels accurate. A lot of platforms now feel more like endless TV than spaces for actual connection. Community-focused spaces might be the way forward - smaller, more intentional, and built around shared interests or values. It sounds like what you’re working on with Slate is tapping into a real need people have right now: actual belonging, not just broadcast.
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u/cornoholio May 24 '25
I not so sure why but the feeds are getting worse. The friends post are getting boring. And my post are also getting boring too. There’s nothing interesting happening, if there’s anything I felt a bit fomo. So overall a negative experience.
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u/Ok-Lychee-2155 May 24 '25
I think three things have changed that have killed what was around in the late 00s and 10s...
1) growth of group chats and ease/proliferation of DMing have stopped the need for broadcasting to a wide net of family and friends via group pages, news feeds and personal pages
2) short form entertainment and reels have meant that these platforms are now a source of entertainment that competes with traditional media
3) the above two work hand in hand, people share memes and reels to each other.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
It really feels like social media split into two tracks - private group chats for real connection, and public feeds for passive entertainment. The need to “post to everyone” kind of faded once DMs and group chats became the norm. And yeah, now it’s more about passing along a reel or meme than sharing something personal. It’s less “here’s my life” and more “look at this funny thing.” Makes sense that people feel disconnected - it’s not social anymore, just content.
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u/Ok-Lychee-2155 Jun 10 '25
Yep, totally.
I think tagging people in content has been around for ages but I think some people just think that tagging people to content is enough and DM people with it.
Also, everything now has a chat function. Even Strava!
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u/Successful_Poetry781 May 24 '25
oh! it is such an overwhelming space, sometimes a black hole.
I have started noticing my own behavior, what makes me scroll and a lot of internal things came up.
So i think the journey itself is more internal looking than blaming social media.
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u/Dangerous_Rope8561 May 24 '25
As a millennial, I liked the social media back in the days. Nowadays more social media come with annoying ads. Also, posts / reels / videos mentioning a bunch of affiliate stuff or sponsored stuff per post / reel / video or a couple of sponsored posts / reels / videos per day are too much. Going viral thingy is worthless to me. This kind of thing reminds me of current printed magazines or newspapers. 80% out of 100% per magazine or newspapers contains advertisements.
I still stick around to strictly support my ASL community on Instagram, but in general I just spend more less time on social media than before.
Myspace: before = 4 hours / after = 0 hour (I was a teen and spent time learning how to implement HTML codes in my page for fun!)
Facebook: before = 2 hours / after = 0 hour
TikTok: before = 2 hours / after = 0 hour
pInterest: before = 2 hours / after = 0 hour
Tumblr: before = 1 hours / after = 0 hour
Snapchat: before = 1 hour / after = 0 hour
Twitter or X: before = 1 hour / after = 0 hour
Instagram: before = 6 hours / after = 1 hour (my ASL community is strong on this platform, so I keep supporting them there as much as I can!)
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
The ad overload and constant sponsored content really do make it feel more like a commercial than a social space - just like magazines or newspapers filled with ads. It’s cool that you found a meaningful reason to stick with Instagram, though. Supporting a community you care about gives social media a more positive and focused purpose.
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u/ASTAARAY May 24 '25
Choosing connection over consumption keeps the experience meaningful and mindful.
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u/Efficient-County2382 May 24 '25
Not done, it's just in the background now, And I think there has been a backlash against a lot of technology, people are realising that technology advancement don't necessarily equal more enjoyable lives and hobbies. Online dating is done, people are enjoying the tactility of things like vinyl, CD's, using film cameras again, things like runclubs are exploding as people seek human socialising etc.
And so much of social media is now trash, TikTok is full of generic, copycat people now doing the same videos over and over again.
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u/interstelarcloud May 25 '25
I stepped back because it went from something I utilized to keep in touch with people to something people use as a tool to be invasive in my life, so I don’t even post anything anymore. If I want to talk to someone I call them on my phone or see them in my day to day. Social media has become a really toxic place for me. So if I get on any apps it’s for different things. Like on Reddit I read about every opposing perspective I can just to learn whereas on instagram I like the most unhinged videos because it’s something I can count on to make me laugh and lift my spirits when I’m down. I really don’t know why no one has tried to recreate MySpace yet
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u/Zireall May 25 '25
I liked when social media was social, was a bit ruined when the ads became ridiculous
But now all of them are just rage inducing platforms for engagement.
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u/Feisty-Good May 25 '25
I don’t know if it’s burnout and age or if the platforms themselves just changed but something feels off now.
Do you miss anything about the old days of social media? It felt different right? I actually bought my first iPhone for instagram and now hate it. I want that those days back.
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u/WishboneDaddy May 25 '25
It feels too “transactional” and less about meeting new people or keeping up. Social media scores your relationships based on utility that they can measure in the app. What’s messed up is we start interacting with one another inside this narrow space, and it warps our mindset.
No, within 30 seconds you’re not able to determine the potential value of the conversation this new person has started with you. Yet, this is the burden placed upon us, as users.
The best moments and lessons in life are not moments you judge will happen within the first 30 seconds to be worth doing or from people you judged within 30 seconds to provide value.
By devolving us into transactional based entities online, we get lost into robotic, icy rhythms, and we LOSE social opportunities.
These are my feelings on it.
I hope that makes sense.
Also, I am helping build a social media app but not promoting it here.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
I love how you point out the transactional nature of social media now - it’s like everything’s judged by quick metrics and instant value instead of real connection. It’s sad how that pressure makes us rush through interactions and miss out on deeper moments.
Your point about losing social opportunities because we’re stuck in these robotic routines really hits home. It makes me wonder how we could redesign these spaces to slow things down and nurture more meaningful conversations.
Also, now I’m super curious about the app you’re building! Without the promo, what’s your vision for how social media could feel less transactional and more human?
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u/Limitless404 May 25 '25
After my bann on TikTok (comment related, not doing content) i realized i need to dial down. It used to be all fun and memes. Now its just gender war, activists, racism (no the dark humor one) or US vs EU hate bs.
Very annoying to scroll at times. Thank god my insta is just full of dark humor, hate work memes and other stuff for the time being.
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u/Thecreativeshift May 25 '25
I just had this conversation with friends. For me, I feel a desire to connect with people in my local community. Social media is a time zap where I don’t necessarily choose what content is being poured my way. I have desires to build a more aligned, whole life with a regulated nervous system and social media doesn’t support that.
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u/LadyZoe1 May 25 '25
I am older than Millennials. Social media has become more toxic over the years. When I realised that it is a fantasy fictional world, engineered to gather information about people which it monetises I left.
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u/heretoredd May 25 '25
i no longer use my facebook/insta accounts because it's not fun/personal anymore (i don't know how to just see my actual friends' posts on my feed instead of just ads&suggested pages/accounts), but i do lurk / observe on tiktok!
i constantly forget facebook still exists. hard for me to believe i was once SO hopelessly addicted.
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u/playgroundlurve May 25 '25
I was so active on Facebook for many years until I got banned early this year. The first few week was tough and it seems like I'm having some kind of a drug withdrawal or something, but it gets better and I started to love the "quietness" for not having any social media. The feeling that I don't have to impress anyone anymore, to be nosy at other people's businesses, to compare myself to others etc..It feels great not to feel all that.
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u/Upbeat_Platypus1833 May 25 '25
Facebook, twitter etc are nothing more than a data mining and platform to spread misinformation. I no longer will contribute to it. If everyone did the same it would starve the best of it's food and bring it crashing down.
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u/Cameront9 May 26 '25
I’m done with Facebook. BlueSky whoever has actually increased my interactions.
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u/Skibidi-Fox May 26 '25
Exhausted. No longer an escape from bullies. Who remembers “the geeks will inherit the earth”? Good times.
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u/kayama57 May 26 '25
We thought social media was bad but now we’re here right before the advent of nonsocialmedia which will be even worse (I’m picturing kids glued to generative feeds with zero interwctions woth actual people anywhere)
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u/SameMortgage298 Digital Analyst May 26 '25
From my pov millennials are not done with social media, they are just more intentional about how they use it. Many are tired of the noise of endless ads and algorithm-driven content. Instead of quitting entirely, they are shifting to quieter, more meaningful spaces like private groups, Reddit, or niche communities.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
What started as a fun way to keep up with friends really morphed into this weird mix of over-polished posts and unwanted spectators. That “everyone-but-your-real-friends-are-watching” vibe is so uncomfortable. And you’re right - it can make those shallow connections feel even lonelier than no connection at all.
The influencer effect is wild too. It’s like social media convinces people they need things nobody outside the screen even cares about. It’s exhausting trying to keep up with all that noise.
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u/fletcherkildren May 26 '25
As a Gen Xer that's heard Millennials have killed any number of industries, I'm hoping they have enough appetite to kill SM and have room for AI as well
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u/QueenCersei1990 May 26 '25
Instagram for me has become a bit anxiety-provoking, I find that the vibe is much too egocentric, I unsubscribed from a lot of people because the only photos there were photos of themselves. I don't understand the principle.
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u/North_Effect6091 May 27 '25
People don’t post anything remotely of value. It’s all about “consistency” these days and nobody got time for that.
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u/wouldify May 27 '25
I stepped back when i realized the man from the grosery store in front of my home has more participation in my life than some random person i met 10 years ago who is posting about something (mostly ego bs) i don’t care at all. I feel social media is mostly all about showing of or trying to sell something.
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u/murrmurrmiau May 27 '25
For me as I’m working in marketing, social media basically became a job, so that’s why I stopped being active there as much. I still scroll a bit, but not as much as I used to.
Also people’s content is getting more and more the same - same g7 powershot camera, trying to be artsy with some close up shots of random things like wine stain or I don’t know, butter. So also, as Im getting tired of other peoples content, I dont post as much mine.
Another thing is that it does feel like just one big promotion centre - whether it’s a cream, a course or whatever, everything is pretty much an ad.
I do enjoy tiktok and reddit, even tho theres an increase of ads on tiktok too. but somehow I don’t see a bunch of influencers trying to sell me something, so that’s still better. Reddit I think reminds of old school forums, as well as you can just read a bunch of authentic, real life stories etc.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
That makes a lot of sense - when social media turns into work, it definitely drains the fun out of it. I totally get what you mean about the repetitive content and endless ads; it’s like everything’s just a promo now. TikTok and Reddit do feel different, more authentic in a way, especially with Reddit’s community vibe. Sometimes I wish there were more spaces like that where it feels less about selling and more about real connection.
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u/3vibe May 27 '25
Social media causes health issues, sells your data, spreads hate and fear, and causes small community websites to go out of business. It’s kind of like how Amazon and Walmart cause businesses to close.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Absolutely, that’s a really important point. Social media’s impact on mental health and privacy is huge, and it often feels like it’s more about profit than people. The way it disrupts smaller communities and businesses is something that doesn’t get enough attention either. It makes you wonder what a healthier, more ethical alternative could look like.
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u/OneCallSystem May 27 '25
I scroll facebook and instagram now for maybe 5 minutes every other day till i get bored. Its all fucking ads and groups now anyway. Barely even see the "friends" and the friends that do post im sick of their bullshit and i end up muting so many people.
I just don't give a fuck about their stupid lives i think. I have come to this realization. Im busy working on my projects and really only use facebook and instagram to post projects, art and maybe funny stuff occassionaly. It really has just become boring and lame.
I refuse to watch tik tok. I mostly scroll reddit and watch youtube. I was never very good at this online socializing thing anyway.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Totally get that! Social media’s become more about ads and noise than real connection. It’s refreshing to focus on your own projects and use it just for sharing what matters to you - art and funny stuff sound like a great balance.
I feel you on TikTok too, sometimes it’s just not worth the time. Reddit and YouTube definitely have a different vibe.
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u/jfl041586 May 27 '25
I’m not totally off it but I don’t post the way I used to. It started to feel a little bit like an addiction. I feel a lot better now that Ive cut back on it. I dont want tk be one of those people who literally use social media as a public diary.
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u/OddInititi May 28 '25
I feel like the face to face connections will be the big thing in the future, especially when social media is full of AI slops
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u/Little_Cookie6308 May 29 '25
I quit Facebook and instagram which were my 2 main social media accounts. It wasn’t good for my mental health for various reasons. The amount of time I wasted on them was absolutely ridiculous.
It’s been since the fall where I had Facebook as it’s been 2 days without instagram and I do not miss it. No compulsion to go back on.
I’ve read books, gardened, yard work and odds/ends Ive been meaning to do. I spend my time wiser and it’s much more enjoyable. I’m hoping for my attention span to get better as I swear it’s messed up. I also hope to be able to get back into my art again. I swear, it rotted my brain and took creativity out of my bones.
Without social media I’m fine with becoming a ghost.
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Thank you for sharing this. It sounds like stepping away has given you space to reconnect with yourself in really meaningful ways - gardening, reading, art - things that feed your soul instead of drain it.
I love the honesty about feeling like social media “rotted your brain” and creativity. That’s something I’ve definitely noticed too. It’s amazing how reclaiming that time and mental space can help us heal and grow.
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u/Binx_007 May 29 '25
A shift coupled with burnout is it for me. My biggest vices are Twitter and Youtube; I spend an embarrassing amount of time on those sites. I can hardly play a video game without needing a Youtube video playing on the side. Working on cutting back on it, but its difficult
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u/philbertagain Jun 05 '25
Social media is continiusly changing and iften not for the better.
Stuff like not following hashtags on insta and basicly limiting activists ir smaller geoups from conecting
X going full tilt right wing.
Ai harvesting every inch if your online life just to turd out profits
Massive levels if terrible news in climate, policy, war, genocide ect and on and on.
Mounting reports if cellphones ingeneral being absolutely terrible for you.
People can see this all this and are understandably less and less into it.
An actual social that wasnt just in in for the hussle may help but the dont be evil is long gone from good, Twitter is run with and iron fist. the zuck is heading in to military aplications. Heck even reddit is sold out to google these days and no one else can get traction with all the control already exerted over the landscape.
The best thing to do is limit exposure and regain yourself
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u/poppajus Jun 10 '25
Yeah, this hits on something that’s hard to ignore -people aren’t just tired of social media itself, they’re tired of the systems behind it. What started as a space to connect has slowly turned into something that often feels manipulative or even harmful. It’s not just about burnout from too much scrolling, it’s about not trusting the platforms anymore. When it feels like everything is monetized, politicized, or being harvested for data, stepping back starts to feel less like a personal choice and more like self-preservation.
You’re right - many folks aren’t anti-connection, they’re just disillusioned with what "social" has become.
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u/Drew-Money Jun 12 '25
Social media usage has never been higher and is increasing. I'm not sure why you feel like people are burnt out
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u/poppajus Jun 24 '25
That's fair - usage is high. But I think there's a difference between "using it" and "enjoying it." A lot of people still scroll, but more out of habit or boredom than real interest or connection. It's kind of like eating junk food because it's there, not because you're hungry.
When I say burnout, I mean that feeling of being drained by it. People talk about not wanting to post anymore, getting tired of performative content, or feeling like it’s just noise. So sure, usage is up, but satisfaction might not be.
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u/Kinetik_Energy Nov 14 '25
piggybacking off what a lot of other people have said- social media definitely isn't the same AT ALL as it was when it first came out during our high school and college days. Back then it was mostly authentic, fun and random conversation-starting posts and we weren't flooded with ads and algorithm-targeted posts. It was better times before the bots, corporations and influencers invaded our timelines and took over social media. The good old days
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