Lessons I learned when I QUIT FACEBOOK

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

I spent 7 years on Facebook complaining about how much I hate Facebook. So I finally deleted my account 2 weeks ago. I've gotten so much accomplished since then. But I haven't gotten a single text, phone call, or email from any of my 100+ Facebook "friends." Oh well. And it is nice to do stuff without thinking about how I can share it with everyone. Instead of sharing things to Facebook, keep a journal of what you do.

[@StratosAsa]

Keep going.The real friends will text to you or call you.This is a reason to see who are the real friends!!

[@bezenhappync]

2K16 today is the day my account is officially deleted after the waiting period. Pretty awesome.

[@Lala0RK]

Great idea about keeping a journal of what you do, instead of sharing things on Facebook

[@catherinewylie6959]

Lala K - This is a great idea. I am going to do it. I notice when I don't get caught up on Facebook. other things become possible - things that really help me in real life.

[@animallover6465]

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[@jeremymenning56]

2017 resolution...quit facebook, instagram, twitter...I hate social media. I only want to use youtube to find videos that support my lifestyle and meetup to find groups that DO ACTUAL SHIT I like to DO IN REAL LIFE.

[@kevindavis4709]

true friendships are based on people we visit an spend time with in person not through a screen!!

[@kiwiradioNZ]

Stay away from Facebook, it's like High School. Link up with other like minded people on other social media.

[@bezenhappync]

I completely stopped participating on FB June 12th 2016 and slowly began deleting 10 years of content. Every single post, like, comment and photo then after I was done I let it sit idle and unused for the summer and finally 13 days ago I DELETED my account completely. After today it's gone forever with no option to log back in. Good riddance. I don't miss it one bit.

[@dlynn101]

Did it. No regrets. Life is BEEE-EEE-AAAAA-UUUUU-TIFUL!!! It's the greatest gift you can give yourself.

[@BrittBeeMcGee]

I shut mine down 2 1/2months ago. I don't miss it at alllll. So much happier and clear headed. It was kinda lonely at first, but after only like 3 people contacting me after not hearing from me for a while, I realized all of the people I was "friends" with, weren't my actual friends to begin with. I don't think I'll be going back to Fakebook.

[@TaylorYorgason]

It's tough at first, but the longer you're away the easier it gets. And the more real friends you'll find!

[@herrklamm1454]

I’ve been off it for 8 years. Recently I had to go on to get an old friend’s phone number, and within 5 minutes I was feeling depressed. Seeing all the people I’ve “lost touch with” (I use inverted commas here because on Facebook you’re never truly “in touch” with anyone) moving in with their lives, having kids, looking happy in their nicely polished/filtered profile pics. You immediately compare yourself to your perception of their illusions. Facebook makes the world population seem happier and more successful than you. Maybe that’s just me.

[@HooverBeast]

as a straight dude, i love you. you understand yourself, that shit is universal

[@AbadonBelial]

same here, haha.

[@lukehoneythunder]

I deleted my facebook Easter Sunday (April 1st) and 6 days in I feel extremely happy and only wish I done it a lot sooner.

[@wendallparker8420]

I usually don’t watch vlogs, but I loved this video. You are very funny. Been off of Facebook for years, not missing it at all. Keep up the great work.

[@Satan97458]

I deleted my Facebook account a few weeks ago after 2 months of not using it and my life hasn't been any better now I don't have to wake up to people crying about Trump being our President, people crying because they're single and people posting their relationship issues. Also Facebook restrictions policies were getting worse. Now that I left most social media like Facebook, Twitter and Google+ I feel better I can focus on my life. I use Instagram but don't use it much. Life is better without social media.

[@GeoffBarone]

Great vid Taylor! Been fasting for awhile and have noticed my mood getting alot brighter. I'm also able to sit and be "in the moment" without the urge to "check my phone". It's a sick and depression-inducing circle that I'm close to breaking. I am a musician and like to promote on FB, so I'm hesitant on deleting it completely...but 90% of the time noone cares about my music posts anyway...so whats the point? Great idea on asking people for contact information before I leave. Next step, is to start remembering people's phone numbers again! My motto would be - If I can remember your phone number, then you are an actual friend.

[@TaylorYorgason]

+Geoff Barone How goes the battle? You still fasting??

[@Toomnyusernae]

Today is day 2 of no fb.

[@TaylorYorgason]

Keep it up, my friend!

[@Toomnyusernae]

I'm back on it much to my displeasure. Pruning old posts. I'll resume my journey of severing the few ties existing. Thanks for the support!

[@azammohammed9567]

The last time I was on Facebook was on 25th December 2016. Now my account is still on but I did not go on it since. I am not planning to go on it any time for the year.

[@citizenofcorona8783]

I got goals I got plans I got FREAH-DOM! Make a shirt!

[@DADA_._]

Nina Simon would buy it

[@GoferGirl]

Good for you hunny. I'm leaving Fakebook too.

[@nick5518]

yep.. facebook is a waste of time and it makes people depressed. I'll never go back

[@V6Y2j5]

I still have my Facebook Account for nine years. I only have fifty friends and I rejected more people who I hardy know wants to make friends with me. As of now. I don't feel any depression so far.

[@Lala0RK]

Hilarious video!!!! I loved your video. I agree, Facebook is a huge time suck, I've recently stopped checking my phone first thing in the morning and last thing at night, and have drastically reduced checking Facebook also, no more scrolling on FB newsfeed at all. It really is a waste of time, I'm spending that time reading books instead or being out in nature, and making audio journals for Future Me. Instead of posting about things I'm up to on Facebook, I'll just journal it instead for Future Me.

[@TaylorYorgason]

That sounds amazing! Life really opens up and becomes 10x more enjoyable when you've cut Facebook out.

[@Lala0RK]

Aw thank you so much, you're so kind :-) I appreciate you. Yes you're completely right, I feel so much calmer, and I don't have so much noise in my head. It's liberating and freeing. I feel better for cutting down on social media in general. I have more time to focus on personal development, studying philosophy and psychology, and doing things that I actually want to do. Thanks again for your video and your message.

[@catherinewylie6959]

The head noise. I totally get that. That is such a problem for me. And that scrolling is so depressing - to find yourself sitting there scrolling. Half your life becomes this weird scrolling. God...

[@carpaintings]

I've been off fb for about 48 hours and I feel great. I also blocked it on my phone/computer; I'm pretty much disciplining myself to gtfo 😄 it's working great!

[@animallover6465]

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[@jamesmccluskey9175]

How do you delete the phone app?

[@jamoriah]

I quit Facebook an hour ago after 8 years, here we go

[@watcher7117]

you earned my subscription. awesome way of delivering your message. im sure you can become a big youtuber one day!

[@KristineMarieTxSPI]

I deactivated my Facebook account 4 months ago and I have no intention of reactivating it again. I no longer have to deal with the irritation from politics and realization that people really find themselves the most interesting topic of conversation ever. It's very freeing!

[@arcticjoe1142]

Taylor I hear you, man. It is an addiction. Thinking of quitting myself. Especially now that they're asking for a copy of an official government ID to prove who I am. Too 1984, man.

[@klueboy13]

I've quit fb too! Only two days in!

[@TaylorYorgason]

+Wizzy Wallace Woot woot! Keep it up!

[@kevinp4982]

I love the comedic approach you took on this. I thought it was going to be all dark and serious.

[@element5880]

You're charismatic, can I add you on facebook ?

[@TaylorYorgason]

Ummmm... I think you need to watch the video again. ;) haha!

[@LisaSimpson2]

Awesome video! I've been unsure awhile about whether or not to delete Facebook but yeah I can see me doing it in the end because I've always been waaaay too... I dunno sensitive or spiritual or something for Facebook and it just makes my life a misery (where it wouldn't be too bad otherwise). Hah oh and you're definitely not the only one who would look forward to uploading the pics of a fun day out rather than the outing itself (how sad is that huh!). Jesus I need to get off this thing right away.... anywho have liked and subscribed you were really entertaining and funny as well as made some really good points. Thanks for the chat and keep up the great work! :-D

[@TDW8964]

Wow....very thoughtful post, I feel same way..I’m taking the challenge...plus you made a Broadway exit...amazing!

[@laurisolups6563]

Thank so much for this! I only have my business page on fb, so I'll have to find a way to make that work.

[@kiwiradioNZ]

Just use Messenger but deactivate Facebook

[@sleeplessinstockwell]

Messenger just as bad as facebook - another irritant head=fuck = this or that person is 'active'..was 'active 4-minutes ago' a list of bloody names in your face everyday, single day... YOUR name in other peoples faces every single day- 'ALWAYS AVAILABLE' ...good to miss people a bit and be missed yourself...

[@JigglyRuff]

@@sleeplessinstockwell I totally agreed..

[@scottbrown7071]

Thank you for the inspiration, Taylor. I just deactivated my facebook account after being on it for over 7 years.

[@JigglyRuff]

Thank you for sharing this, I've recently quit Facebook because it's was causing my anxieties to get worst.. I've got to where I almost turned myself against real friends because of facebook and after I've deleted it I'm definitely becoming more of myself.

[@tomandcameron]

I quit moments ago and then your video popped up in a different window.

[@JesterheadHH]

Talking about doing something for the moment instead of in the moment, you are 100% right. I was guilty of that as well. On my last trip to go snowboarding, I was sitting on top of a mountain about to strap my snowboard on my feet and I thought to myself, man this would be a good post. Then I immediately remembered, I don’t have Facebook anymore. It was a little sad for a minute knowing the rest of the world wouldn’t see my view from the peak. Then I realized, who gives a shit. I tore up the mountain and had a great time on my own. I’ve lived my life the same way ever since. Facebook is a fuckin train wreck. Matter of fact, I have marital problems because my wife is addicted to it. Anyone that thinks Facebook has any real value over normal life is clueless.

[@SubArchitectDJ]

I left facebook almost a year ago. Couldn't recommend it enough. Sometimes its better just to leave people behind you, sounds harsh, but gotta look out for you and yours... Not people you met once and will probably never see again. Its fucking pointless, depressing, addictive and psychologically damaging. YOU DON'T NEED FACEBOOK - FACEBOOK NEEDS YOU.

[@Paula-qd2wy]

Feeling the ending ❤️

[@desativado9332]

hey you are so sarcastic and madly ironic. I just went for it. Great video haha. I am about to quit my facebook account too. Don't wanna be attached to it for no longer. And you should work as an actor.✌

[@TaylorYorgason]

Haha! Thanks, man! I don't know about being an actor, but I can definitely agree with you on the Facebook point. Too many people are attached to it, it's kind of scary sometimes. Good to disconnect, even just for a little while.

[@NolanB91]

You vlog very well, sir. Deleting FB here, too :)

[@TaylorYorgason]

Hey, thanks! Anti-Facebookers, UNITE!

[@raelynnsworld5119]

You're not the only person doll. FB friendships are not " real ". Unfortunately,people are selfabsorbed, they don't mean to be but they suck Lol. You're adorable and the real world is still a pretty awesome place. I've sub your chanelle and I am around. Stay golden doll

[@StratosAsa]

Good video man.I think that the only we can use is the facebook fan page and youtube!!

[@InMyRepEra.13]

Just deleted mine yesterday! Hoping everything gets better slowly...

[@tashsavage6582]

I really enjoyed your video and I felt the same way on Facebook and have deleted it two weeks ago.

[@ASHMUSICBOX]

yes i am getting ready to leave facebook because the distraction but i run a radio show that users part of facebook so im trying to find a a way re directing listeners

[@boricuamom87]

Anyone trying to delete everything so it's just blank?

[@Vanessanavarrovet]

Almost a year without fuckbook I'm FREE!!!!! Damn it I'm free of all that crap!

[@nylevecampbell1601]

I've spent ten years on Facebook two on my new name. And not one person have dm or texted me unless it's people I've talked to on a daily with out Facebook. But I'm going to be more social.

[@Funnyskilletgirl777]

I quit too... Feels good.

[@MrYusu-jg2if]

I'm anti social in real life, quiting Facebook should be a piece of cake. I'm on my third day not using fb, man it's so hard. Lol.

[@AJ.943]

I actually love this. 😊

[@angeelee9277]

Exactly my thoughts cutie. You would be great in an acting career. Great video. thanks.

[@00639323976868]

I love this guy! 🤔

[@roosters92]

Hey, good chance you won't see this message but i have been facebook free for 1 month now and since then i've been doing stuff cause for me and not for some stupid post and sure its weird at first but ive been more free. It is a good feeling and you are right mate :)

[@nathan2497]

Deleted it good time ago it just made me feel sad and depressed coming off social media makes me feel alot better its pointless having it if you dont have a social life anyway .

[@AttilaTheHunky]

information is King!

[@tomandcameron]

I hope that I don't get the reactivation syndrome

[@spiritualconnection6289]

Hello yeah ave deactivated mine aswell feeling better already

[@Galayman2]

you sound really interesting. I quit and got back on facebook 3 times. it's so addicting.

[@TaylorYorgason]

Hey man, keep it up! You can quit, I have faith in you!! haha

[@Galayman2]

+Taylor Yorgason it may sound strange, but I'm stating on Facebook because of a girl. am I crazy?

[@TaylorYorgason]

Haha not crazy, no. But can you stay connected to her without Facebook? Or does she live on the other side of the world? Because there are a lot of ways to stay connected to people - and Facebook definitely has its place in there. But when we treat it as though it's the only method of connection, that's where it gets crazy.

[@Galayman2]

+Taylor Yorgason She lives in Canada. I live in the states

[@TaylorYorgason]

Yeah, I mean it's like I said before: Facebook definitely has its uses (staying connected to long-distance friends being the big one). But when you live to post, then I think there are serious problems.

[@williamtalbot9864]

Bla blaBla. bla ....blaBla. ..blaBla? Blaaaaaaaaa sorry I had something stuck in my throat

[@TheTektronik]

Facebook users are so hooked on it they have become dopamine junkies. Recently I decided to de-activate my facebook account as a test phase because every time I log in all I see is the people on my "friends" list posting selfies taking, pictures of their food and so many stupid stuff that it pissed me off and since I de-activated my facebook account I felt so much better just like quitting smoking. If I continue down this road I'll delete my facebook account for the best.

[@muhudinbashi2749]

I am gonna Quit Facebook for 3 years

[@The_Real_JerBear]

Hilarious... but spot-on!

[@GezzaProductions]

i would honestly like to quit all my social media but it's a good time waster, which is good and bad. but i still enjoy like snapchat and twitter but yeah facebook needs to go.

[@elpidapapoutsaki2201]

You are funny! I agree with what you say too.

[@sadanandnair4471]

good job! I'm gonna quit soon

[@Welovemenudo23]

liking my pictures but they not totaly like me in personal ..lol posting my feelings but they don't care its so annoying .. no privacy

[@AbadonBelial]

Man you're funny ! And yepp, YOU convinced me to shit on facebook for good, beacuese i was already thinking that but not really decided....So,ha, we would be having lotta fun if i would be in your neighberhood,hahaha ! sorry for my bad english, not my language, i don't care much about it.

[@juliewalsh1148]

I just left Facebook for the summer, check out my new Vlog about my adventures without it!

[@87fbird]

But you post on KZbin?

[@nick5518]

yt is a different kind of social media. more educational and positive.

[@johnsailorsgoat]

Matthew Linden Depending on which road you go down.

[@spiritualconnection6289]

Was making me very depressed

[@steftacular]

Thanks for this video, I've been debating whether or not to de-activate my account for all the same reasons you've mentioned here. I always felt miserable after looking at facebook. I always come across events I missed or wasn't invited to. It just makes me sad. and yea ive tried to tell myself, dont be so sensitive, dont compare your life to others but...it happens anyway. So um yea..I think I'll be taking a break. BTW - found this on reddit - it sums up how I feel perfectly- www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/4n6imx/why_i_left_facebook/

[@Hadrianus01]

You seem to be using KZbin in the same way most people use Facebook - an outlet for your personal grievances and platform to showcase your politics

[@ymdunn]

Except, we don't know each other and not even sure if the names are real. I love the videos they are fun to comment on and I actually learn some things from them.

[@LetsStopThisSong]

aortablue but you can choose not to watch a video. On facebook all this stuff is ALWAYS on your face

[@MrLaChien]

Just walk away!

[@ZeriousErnand]

Facebook is useless to me just because they have favoritism in theimselves

[@markcranmer92]

you should go on grinder

[@2225ram]

Lol