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Is it really Facebook that is the problem?

Recently, I have heard people say that they are no longer going to use social media because of how negative it has become.  There have also been many articles that discuss the negative effects of social media on the population.  Many say that the presidential elections in the USA are a major reason why they dread checking their Facebook.

Sugar with a beer
I have to question both the people and the articles which claim that "Facebook" is the problem. Social media is a tool and a way to communicate like any other.  You can share pictures of your cats or your dog drinking a beer.  You can share important life events like your new grandchild being born or small events like a dinner out with friends. You can also write terrible hateful things and share disgusting photos.

Just because other people share, it doesn't mean that we have to be a part of it.  Just like in the physical world, we have the option to walk away.  We have the power as users, to filter what we view and the posts that we see. We as consumers, have the ability to take control.  If one of your friends posts about politics too much...stop following them until after the elections.

This morning I decided to take a look at my news page.  I am happy to say not a single one was negative.  Not a single one was about the election.  Each post was a little piece of news from the amazing people in my life.  Maybe it isn't Facebook...maybe it is who you surround yourself with in both physical and virtual space.

My, what a big lens you have...
I am listing the first ten posts:

1. M. Wilson posted a very clever post of another persons camera lens and stated he had "lens envy".  Very clever
2. S. Romeo, posted pictures of her dog eating corn...who knew dogs liked corn!!!
3. T. Hobbs, shared the importance of storytelling.  He is a member of Spellbinders.  A wonderful organization that promotes story telling to children.
4. My friend, R. Hubbard, has 2 tickets to the AF/Hawaii game she is trying to sell.  Wish I was still in Colorado Springs, so I could buy them.
The Dining Traveler
5. My little cousin, K. Hamilton, is celebrating the 4th Birthday of her daughter.  This is a little depressing as, holy smokes, does that make me old.  LOL
6. Jessica DeJesus, The Dining Traveler, is at her first TEDx Talk as an audience member.
Furry Waldos
7. My inspirational friend who is now a trainer and lost 50 lbs, Stephen Douhne, is running the Dalton Red Carpet Half Marathon.
8. A. Mortensen, I can't help missing her and the Colorado Springs Beauty Bar, posted a picture of "Furry Waldos."  Because, who doesn't love a cute dog post on a Sunday morning?
9.  C. Kwok, shared the winners of the Zurich Toastmasters Contest!!!
10.  Mel Kelly, who is an amazing Irish comedian in Germany, had a post on his comedy routine in Munich.

Surround yourself with amazing positive people.




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