I've been taking a break from serious debates on Facebook, and checking the site regularly.
I've chosen to place more focus on my life in "meatspace" and also here on Steemit.com. The energy I've redirected has already served me well, and I'm pleased to find that as I put more focus into being engaged on Steemit, Steemit becomes that much more gratifying and engaging.
Many folks are reticent to abandon Facebook entirely, and I can totally understand that. Actually, I've done it before. What I found, however, is that I still had a strong desire to express myself to my connections there, and in ways that maybe are not yet so feasible on Steemit.com. I can also stay connected to literally thousands of Voluntaryist allies, and close friends and family that are not yet part of the "Steem-o-sphere." I can make short, off-the-cuff posts about this and that tidbit, funny or profound moment from my day, without feeling any pressure to turn them into long form posts that will be earning Steem.
For example, I can rattle off a couple lines about something funny one of my students said, hear my family and friends' reactions, all in a very low pressure and simple way. I don't always feel this way about Steemit.
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That said, the less I check Facebook, and the less I engage in the puerile mudslinging that has become so prevalent there, I can simply focus on sharing those light little moments, and even my thoughts on Voluntaryist issues, without putting too much stock in it all. This "light" way of using Facebook is working out really well. I feel so much less pressure to respond to every single notification now, as I have announced my decision to cut back, and can focus much more on my blog here, and the community here.
Rolling away from Facebook like a boss.As I invest more into blogging and being engaged on Steemit, the platform becomes more engaging and rewarding, and I feel the "Facebook itch" less and less.
Even in regard to Steemit, the more I focus on life as it appears in my immediate vicinity, and my relationships, the more I feel inspired to share and express myself on this platform.
So, all in all, I'd say the results of my decision thus far have been positive. Plus, more and more, Facebook is just becoming invasive, and a spot where folks like myself will be (and already are being) surveilled by the state. Fuck that. Well, I guess that's about it. What are your thoughts on Facebook? Get at me in the comments, homies!
~KafkA
Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)
Steemit is the only social media or blogging I've ever done.
FB, Twitter etc are govt created entities designed for data gathering. People are disturbingly happy to lay bare there whole lives on those platforms. One day that will come back to bite many of them in the ass.
Yes. Couldn’t agree more.
Compared to facebook, steemit is much more highest, positive,successive and productive platform. Great decision and I think your active service will make the community more stronger and perfect. Thanks for the great decision, Good luck.
This is one thing I hate about steemit, the fucking expectations from people. I really hope that projects like APPICS or that ZAPPL one and STEEPSHOT get accepted and people vote on content produced through them without any high expectations. It's like I need to sell my ass in every word. Some posts are looking like those landing pages with tens of thousands of empty words. Bleh.
Couldn't agree more.
Hey man, when's the next VJ live? I miss it. Would've been perfect on this cold ass Sunday with some IPA 👍
Ah man. That sounds great. IPA and YouTube talks.
Actually cutting back now to focus and keep streamlining. Kind a got burnt. Just feel like I've said my piece for now, know what I mean?
If DTube becomes a bit more reliable I'm gonna put more energy in that direction, I think, but for now I'm looking to simplify and sharpen my focus.
Sounds like the right thing to do for you at this time, man. Though I gotta say, VJ live was like a brand tied in to your steem series and never felt like it was happening outside of steem-o-sphere. Dtube or anything else, I hope the show comes back soon.
Everyone who knows what Steemit is can say it is much better than Facebook.
I love Steemit a lot more than Facebook, but I still believe Facebook has it’s purpose. I mainly use it for Facebook pages, groups, and marketing. Especially since it’s still the social media platform that the majority of people are on. But when it comes to personal use, Steemit is the way to go!
nice decision my friend, well in steemit we stays updated regarding all sorts of information and we can also see variety of posts in steemit but in facebook we mostly see casual posts with less details and we also see many peoples are spreading false information in facebook, Wishing you all the very best for each and every one of your future endeavors! Stay awesome.
Facebook is a great, successful network.
There are limits to the number of friends there, people are mostly entertained. It's a steady business platform, we get the effect of a social network and we're still making money. It's definitely a much better option, I've long lifted hands from Facebook
I but in Facebook up just my steemit links ... nothing more .
Hello kafka.. I too agree to your decision of staying away from Fb and concentrating more on this platform which is much above its standard and quality content compared to other social media..
Resteemed..
You spoke my mind my friend @kafkanarchy84. Since i joined steemit 5mnths ago, i have lost interest in facebook and it's pettiness. Thank you for sharing, somebody else is with me.
Yes agreed with you. Steemit is a very quality content platform. It's removing and discouraging the non serious and bad posts
Compared to FB steemit has more openess where people ca express themselves in better way. Every individuals has its own way of thinking ...getting allnthe propective in an open source is much better than in a close door
I enjoy using steemit and minds.com very much, but there is definitely a difference between these sites and facebook. I am in more of an echo chamber on these sites as most of the people with whom I am connected think exactly the way that I do. For this reason, the opportunity to have any sort of influence or plant the seed of an idea with someone who has never considered voluntaryism is not there. With few exceptions, I do not personally know any of the people with whom I am connected on these sites, so the function that it serves of keeping me connected with people that I know personally does not take place on these sites either. I also have groups that I administer on facebook.
I agree that facebook is becoming less and less attractive and as they "improve" the way that they do things they are actually ruining it. For now, though, I will try to keep a presence on all three platforms.
I feel the same. I've tried to dedicate more time to Steemit and expressing myself in terms that engages the audience here. It's difficult at times but also rewarding in many ways that I'm just starting to realize.
sometimes i see steemit as life... the more you give to it, the more it gives back to you... I have seen so much growth here by being consistent and dedicated so ride on!!!
Consistent and dedicated. You said it.
good job.
very great job
Almost 6/7years ago, I was introduced with facebook... the journey of facebook with most of my familiar friends were also beautiful...Otherways, the Steemit platform is a very new concept for me, just before 3 months I have come to know, that there is also a beautiful world where prevails the chance to share own feelings,chance to make friendship with people of different parts of the world... And also we can get support, inspiration and reward also in exchange of our effort.. I like to spend more times on steemit, rather than Facebook world... Thanks for giving the chance to leave comments about steemit and facebook uses...
Well said, @mamu77! I agree!
Thanks ..
Yeah I pretty much only check Facebook now when my wife or friends tag me in something.
AMEN BROTHER! I was speaking to my bro about this and saying how it feels more therapeutic on here, but couldn't quite put my finger on why it was. Your article is very close to my own sentiments about this. Rather than feeling like every comment might offend another acquaintance or worse a real friend, this doesn't feel like I am shoving it down people's throats. "Steemians" seem to just take it, or leave it, on here. consequently, the votes I receive on here are from unknown folk who have appreciated my work, and I can't deny, that's a good feeling... On the other side of the coin, I am accessing so much more varied content!! The FB algorithms are no longer restricting what I view or who views me, its fantastically liberating.
Long live Steemit, I suppose :)