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[@MelTorrefranca]

Check out my 30-day update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGXJfKN-Z5yJhLc

[@bnsyphotography2104]

I’m 24 and quit social media ages ago. It’s damaging. Social media needs to be shut down.

[@AryanSMH]

Seeing everything as black and white is problematic sometimes. Social media can be useful and sometimes useless as well. However one should be able to control himself not to be a slave of social media because it controls you in every way possible.

[@sreshtasree]

so true, its damaging in all ways

[@TechOutAdam]

KZbin IS social media too though...

[@sreshtasree]

@@TechOutAdam KZbin has more productive uses than compared to tiktok and Instagram which is hugely just damaging.

[@gigi9301]

I'm in!! I don't have a TV, I like to watch you tube videos and sometimes amazon prime movies. I have a shell of a facebook account, and go months without looking. Heck, I even leave my phone at home when I go to the gym, and I turn my phone off at night or when I just don't want or need it bothering me. I'm 56 so I grew up long before there was any internet, facebook, twitter (what is that anyway?), instagram (again I don't understand what it is). I can text and use a laptop; believe it or not, I'm actually pretty wealthy . I'm also athletic, travel a lot , and never stop learning . I am guilty of watching a bit too much true crime, so thank you for inspiring me to read a regular book instead of watching click bait. Also, if someone is my friend we will know one another's telephone numbers. I have heard the term DM and I don't even know what that means. Just got back home from a trip to the galapagos a few months ago, planning on going to Australia and New Zealand in a few months. I will purchase the international plan for ATT but not really checking my email or taking idiotic selfies. I go on trips by myself and let others take all the "fab shots" and send them to me so I can spend my time enjoying the moments, instead of attempting to pose for the perfect pic. I also used to use SIRI a lot; I was starting to pick fights with my Australian Siri guy. It was ridiculous. I broke up with him a week ago and feel more calm now for some reason!

[@zaqwe]

I deleted all my social media accounts permanently a year ago, best decision ever

[@MelTorrefranca]

That's awesome!

[@siddhantsaha4522]

"use it to produce content dont use it to consume content" ~wise person

[@Whack-j2y]

Sound selfish 😅

[@IvanHernandez-ii8oq]

The irony is that you have to use social media to get people to leave social media but if you pull it off you are doing great with your mission.

[@kelvinmendoza6308]

KZbin is not social media.

[@jabuticabaaa]

​@@kelvinmendoza6308KZbin is a social media, you "socialize" thru comments

[@jabuticabaaa]

​@@kelvinmendoza6308it is, you can socialize then it is a social media

[@Dopamine_RUSH009]

😂😂​@@kelvinmendoza6308

[@nelson_chibuike]

​@kelvinmendoza6308 😂haha what ever makes you happy ..chap

[@maedeh.m96]

Yes! Yes! Yes! I hardly leave comments on KZbin but your video couldn't have come at a better time. I've successfully quit Instagram for a few years (no regrets whatsoever) but I've been addicted to KZbin since two years ago. It has brought back every bad that I tried to diminish by quitting Instagram: the fomo, the comparisons, watching other people doing my favorite activities instead of actually doing them, motivations that led to nothing, and, of course, a terrible intolerance for anything without immediate visual gratification. i.e: books. I need to either give up KZbin completely or strictly redefine my relationship with it because I can't live like this anymore. I'm leaving this comment here because this is gonna be the last KZbin video that I watch for a while and I just had to thank you for this amazing idea!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Good for you for recognizing this and taking action! I'm glad this video could be helpful. Thanks for the comment, and best wishes!

[@ryyreads]

Omg yes I've quit insta and Twitter but now YT drew me back into the scrolling loop. So I will be quitting and spending less time. I want to read more this year, get closer to myself, learn coding and get more hobbies. ❤

[@thewewguy8t88]

While I can relate to the the whole watching other people doing additives rather then doing them thing. Sometimes you just can't do them. At least that is the case for me.

[@richacello339]

there seems tobe some confusion as to whether KZbin is part of the anti social media.

[@inactive8414]

Even without other Socal Medias I started taking weekly breaks from KZbin which helps a lot because this platform can be just as addictive as the others. Edit:I'm taking a two month hiatus from it because I don't want to waste summer watching videos when I can be at the beach or camping with family lol.

[@reallesimon]

Yes, now i fiind myself checking youtube lol.

[@inactive8414]

@reallesimon Same here which is why I don't even check KZbin during the weekends or sometimes I will take an entire month off like I did this past December.

[@Quinn_Pennfeather]

I decided to go no scroll club today because my phone keeps me busy from actually doing anything related to my writing and reading so it’s just what I need for this year. Thanks for starting this challenge.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Glad to hear you're participating!

[@MisterT-uw2di]

I deleted Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok last month early this year! 😊

[@Kagumi-]

same but I can't stop going to the chrome website to chat my online friend I really missed her I'm also worried for her 🥲

[@ruthies6894]

I just got instagram about a year ago, but I can already see the difference in how I spend/waste so much time! The no scroll challenge won’t be easy, but I’m in!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Happy to have you on board. Let's do this!

[@Moaz_Al-Najjar]

Hey, so I'm here from the future (I quitted social media in August 2022) and let me tell you it is PEACEFUL here! Oh and a tip beware of getting to KZbin addiction (if you do not consider it social media) cuz it's just so common between those who quit social media!

[@justicedhemby9199]

So true! I haven't had any other form of social media in over 5 years but in the last few years I feel KZbin is eating away at my time. The hard part is part of it is productive (it's helped me a lot in my language learning and learning to play piano) but most of the times I'm mindlessly going video after video with suggestions and especially shorts. I removed the app on my phone to stop me from using, it has helped but I'm either not using it or wasting hours on end. I can't find the balance so I will have to give it up all together.

[@Moaz_Al-Najjar]

@@justicedhemby9199 ye it sucks when some good is mixed with the bad.. there are some ways in which you can remove the shorts from KZbin.. like for real shorts was never supposed to be part of KZbin it's just making the experience worse anyways hope we all find an efficient solution! And stay safe!

[@RinalizUrdaneta]

@@justicedhemby9199I removed the shorts from KZbin and it helped, look it up on KZbin there’s videos on how to do it

[@sollilles]

​@@justicedhemby9199 something that helped me a bit with the youtube shorts was downloading an app the blocks me from using shorts. helped me a lot with it. it's called "stayfree".

[@pocolocoxi]

I have deactivated all the social media accounts and uninstalled all apps between 20th to 27th Feb 2024!!! To be honest, it's not as hard as I thought it would be, slowly and steadily trying to undo this FOMO!!! Let's go people~ You all can do this!!!

[@daudet1]

You don't do social media...and yet here you are. You can't make this stuff up!

[@GhostyMist]

@@daudet1I’ve quit all but KZbin. Zombie scroll on KZbin shorts unfortunately, but I still need it to find videos on how to work on my vehicles.

[@979vlogs7]

KZbin ain’t social media stop

[@daudet1]

@@979vlogs7 Ahhh the denial….. “Yes, KZbin is considered a social media platform. It has features like user-generated content, interaction, personalization, networking, and the potential for content to go viral. According to a 2021 Pew Research survey, KZbin is the most popular social media site in the United States.

[@daudet1]

​@@979vlogs7 "Yes, KZbin is social media. When you hear the term social media, the terms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram probably pop up in your mind. KZbin is not just a part of social media; it is a social media behemoth." According to the experts it is. Sorry. IF it isn't why are you commenting with an account. KZbin is considered social media because it incorporates many of the key characteristics that define social media platforms. Here's why KZbin falls under the social media category: 1. **User-Generated Content:** Like other social media platforms, KZbin relies on content created by its users rather than traditional content creators or media companies. Users can upload videos on a wide range of topics, sharing their knowledge, opinions, and creative work with a global audience. 2. **Community and Interaction:** KZbin fosters a sense of community among users. Viewers can interact with content creators and each other through comments, likes, and shares. This interaction is a core aspect of the social media experience, allowing for discussions, feedback, and engagement directly with the content and its creators. 3. **Personalization and Recommendations:** KZbin uses algorithms to recommend videos to users based on their viewing history, preferences, and behavior on the platform, similar to how social media platforms suggest content, friends, or pages to follow. This personalization enhances user engagement and keeps individuals connected to the platform. 4. **Networking and Social Graphs:** Although primarily a platform for video content, KZbin also allows users to follow channels, subscribe to content creators, and receive notifications about new content. This creates a network of connections, akin to following friends or pages on other social media sites. 5. **Accessibility and Sharing:** KZbin videos are easily shared across other social media platforms and websites, contributing to the viral spread of content. The platform's integration with various web and mobile technologies makes it a central part of the wider social media ecosystem. 6. **Profile and Identity:** Users on KZbin can create profiles, customize their channels, and develop an online identity. This presence is similar to how individuals present themselves on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. In summary, KZbin's combination of user-generated content, community engagement, personalization, and networking capabilities places it firmly within the realm of social media. It differs from traditional media outlets by empowering users to be both consumers and producers of content, facilitating social interaction and community building online.

[@Lisa-zd8sk]

Thank you for taking the time to share this video! I cannot believe how relatable this is. 😮 from 2012 to 2017 I did not do social media that was five years of my life. I did not think about it I took pictures the old-fashioned way. Family photos that went into my album or up on the fridge to share with the family. For Some reason in 2018, I began to feel like I was missing out- it’s all what people seem to talk about… I decided to give it a try, and that was the start of a downward spiral for me and my partner ! And My kids. I became obsessed with taking photographs off everything. I could not even eat a meal or have a drink without having to snap photographs of it. I used to get upset and very angry if I could not get the perfect picture of myself or my family. We used to have blazing rows because I would get so stressed out. When I did post a picture I was constantly looking at my phone every two minutes! This caused problems for my friends and family that I was with at the time, but most of all for myself and my mental health. It was like a magnetic pull. My mind could not settle. The only way I can describe it is that an addict needing that fix. I was never present in the moment with the people around me I feel I missed out! I was that obsessed about trying to catch the memory that I actually missed out on the moment. This went on and off for around 3 years but eventually I realised the significant harm, this was having on my mental health, not only on mine but on that of my family also. Not only was it, robbing me of my peace but also my privacy. Special moments with family and my time! The amount of time that I have was wasted scrolling other peoples pictures and for what? Absolutely nothing !!! I can honestly say that is me done with social media now…. I honestly wish it didn’t exist. Life was so much better when I was growing up in the 90s I would do anything to go back to them days when all this tech did not exist.

[@2024journeyksm]

Day 41 of quitting social media . I feel so good

[@Roach_25]

A pastor once said that people should go outside more often to learn the actual meaning of life what’s the good & bad,to learn the reality from it but to also get along with the people you don’t get along so you can tell how people can be,leaving leaving social media including KZbin will wake you up again right before even you got the technology in your own hands..

[@afrofaeries]

The pastor was preaching fr fr ❤

[@reallesimon]

Joined your community! Thank you so much for creating this video.

[@Phoenix1664]

I deleted social media 3 weeks ago, already i fèel more present and like the load has been lightened. I'm allowing my mind to wander more since it was so used to constant content. I can already feel low level happier. So far so good

[@MelTorrefranca]

That's amazing! Thanks for sharing :))

[@henrybiemba4301]

Happy New Year Mel. I'm in. Thank you for sharing your social media journey with us.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Niceee let's do it

[@football-co3lf]

I'm ready to quit but i need someone like you to keep talking and motivating me otherwise i may again start using them.😂

[@yanakochubynska5568]

Thank you for doing this

[@mubarakalrashidi7071]

i've been trying to have maximum 2 hours of screen time a day and had a rule that I follow where I only entertain myself if I finish my duties and assignments. I learned real discipline in the process, whether from studying, reading, and working out. it's hard but I like this kind of difficulty, its not always 100% effort but it keeps me driven to have a better tomorrow

[@MelTorrefranca]

That's solid. Props to you for the dedication-I need to work on the whole "do the hard stuff first" mentality for sure. Glad it's been working out for you...!

[@MohanSai26]

Happy New Year! Wish you all success.

[@gemm.672]

Just deleted all of my social media apps! I'm so proud. ✨

[@MelTorrefranca]

Let's go!!

[@MK-ud3ct]

Tuning from India! It's such a significant step and resolution for new year and certainly a helpful one for me who really scrolled a lot...and I literally means a lot for hours and hours....I got so many things in my bucket to accomplish this year but can only come true by leaving all trash behind....I don't know if I can do this....will definitely gonna give it a fair try.....wishing you and myself best of luck!...Your idea is worth appreciating

[@clauvcruz]

i´m in too!! I want my life back.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Welcome!!

[@BellaCiaoEUW]

Just the video i needed to start the year, absolutely love the vibe of your videos, very insightful and for some reason the energy resonantes at the perfect level that every word feels important and allows genuin echange to happen, good luck with your detox, about to start mine as well, will be hard to balance it out with making youtube videos, but there is always a way.

[@MelTorrefranca]

I appreciate it...! Thank you so much for watching! Hope your detox goes well.

[@user-yy5gx8zx3f]

Yes thank you both in video and comment. Both so brave. Thank for making this video and leaving this comment. Your not the only one. Im thinking about doing that myself. Insprired by both video and comment. Ineeded that. ❤

[@Jiminsboost]

Thank you so much Mel because I have been thinking about quitting social media but then I realize I want to use it for business purposes.

[@Jimmy-the-gent]

Hi there. I finished reading your book "Leaving Wishville" and I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good works.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Aw glad you enjoyed it!

[@hastwper6682]

Happy new year mel! I've left social media for 1+ year but I still get on it on and off. Whenever I'm off it, I feel like I've activated ultra instinct and make the right decisions in life and even involve myself in the work that I don't like doing. That's a big help in my journey to success. I wish you luck and have a great year ahead Mel!v

[@MelTorrefranca]

Over a year! That's impressive. Thanks for sharing and happy new year! :))

[@user-yy5gx8zx3f]

I want my life back too. Thanks for the idea. But also for making me aware of someone else willing to step forward and make this big brave move and give support to the thought of doing this. I hope you understand. Because now I don't feel so alone in thinking for awhile now of doing this because I don't like the version of me i have become. Addicted to KZbin. My phone. To knowledge. I know this is not good for me. I feel like I am wasting my life. Its so hard to stop. I been thinking for a long time of doing this very thing that you are doing. Im thinking of giving up social media scrolling and KZbin. I want my life back.❤

[@MelTorrefranca]

I'm so glad this was helpful! Wishing you the best on your no-scroll journey :))

[@themaxtax5803]

read that same book (deep work)! so glad to hear someone validate the importance of his ideas

[@Sarahwilliams567]

Thank you 💝

[@achpeedale9620]

Love n lots of love. More power to us. Let's join our hands all together and love the life, live it to the fullest. Let's stop loving things online. Let's get a better LIFE. Love from India

[@m.e.fair.9683]

I've been cutting back little by little the last few months. It's been nice. Good luck deary!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Thank you!!

[@LaytonObserves]

Goodbye Metrics looks SO helpful. Not only for not seeing other channels' metrics, but my own, too. I could just post videos without attention or rumination over view or subscriber count... ANYWAYS, good luck with your year of no social media. My app timers and less than two hours a day phone-time aim seems to be serving me well enough for now.

[@MelTorrefranca]

I use Goodbye Metrics for that exact reason. Love their motto "be creative, not reactive." Happy to hear you've got a setup that works for you...!

[@coly15]

I absolutely love this idea! Initially I was on the fence of joining the no scroll club because honestly I have an unhealthy attachment to social media and also I have this weird fear of failure to fulfill my goals and new year's resolutions. It happens every year that I want to change something about my life but then a few months later I go back to my old habits and give up on my initial motivation. I have a hard time committing to something and then sticking to it for more than at least a few weeks. But this time I'm determined to stick with no scrolling and wasting time on social media. I think this is such a good way to start off the year. Thank you for inspiring me to stop my social media addiction, Mel. Wishing you all the best this 2024! This club is going to be so helpful.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Ahh darn, I relate to the failing goals thing sooo much. I don't think social media is the best place to find motivation because everyone's posting about their successes; by default you'll feel like a failure in comparison. Hopefully by leaving social media we'll be able to tackle our goals with more optimism. Happy you decided to join in the end. :))

[@thewewguy8t88]

You are not wrong actually I mean part of the issue with people posting their sccuess on social media is that it's extremely edited and you don't see the failures or hard work or they put it or if you do it's very sugar coated and if you try to figure out how they did it. They give you a sugar coated answer at best because they don't know how to answer that since to them thier sccues is just normal. I mean honestly social media feels like high school in some ways because you only see a small part of thier lives and don't see the full picture of how they can struggle in things.

[@wazjoony]

Quitting social media was one of the best decisions I ever made for my mental health and overall well-being. At first, I was skeptical, fearing I'd miss out or feel disconnected. But stepping away from the constant noise, comparison, and validation-seeking, I found a profound sense of peace and clarity. These my life is filled with genuine connections, meaningful experiences, and uninterrupted focus on personal growth. If you're contemplating a social media detox, I highly encourage you to give it a try. You might be surprised by the positive impact it can have on your life. Trust me, the freedom is life changing.

[@CarlosLopez-dk4xo]

great video. I deleted FB / IG about three weeks ago. I thought it was helpful for my business and other projects. however, it was just a time suck. now i have noticed more mind clarity, better sleep and reach out to people directly. social media makes us feel connected, when in reality is a false sense of community.

[@abdalkareemnegm]

good luck i hope do it guys its rly helpful

[@ayushimmutable]

i don't know but your eyes gives so much positivity i feel good

[@cameronhealy8337]

Need to ! A few years ago, I had my best college basketball season when I was off Snapchat and Instagram for a year. I was more focused on my goals… my life.. and I compare it to not being able to stop in the middle of a hike- and look around to see how others are walking or their direction- you only have your life and goals to think about. I also became more connected with my closest friends instead of people who are “semi friends”. Let’s do it

[@MelTorrefranca]

I agree...why not make that kind of focused life our norm by simply eliminating scrolling? Hope it's going well for you!

[@fresh_view]

Social media would be great, if and only if there was only a search bar, without the option of scrolling. The excitement after getting something new, scrolling a little further saps all the time. This is a very accurate video about the problem of scrolling !

[@ZikoDreamer]

You are really a peacefull person wish you all the best in your life ❤❤

[@EmeraldCityVideo]

I would absolutely LOVE to leave social media completely, but my day job requires me to engage, unfortunately. Good luck to you! I'm envious!

[@anushkawaydande9117]

the extensions you recomended r life changing lol thank you!!

[@MelTorrefranca]

You're welcome!

[@yrsworld]

Happy new year mel ❤...

[@colinmcgraw]

I just made a video of 1 month results of why I quit my social media. It's been so refreshing! Nice video Mel! Taking notes for my own videos 👍😀

[@elisavetelisavet7354]

Thank you!

[@marcbrooks8409]

Well, I have been off all socials except for KZbin, Snapchat and LinkedIn for several years since 2018. Honestly it has been the best thing I’ve ever done my mental health and productivity has skyrocketed and is constantly improved. I’m so happy a talented young creator, such as yourself is making us stand and posting a video like this, KZbin is my only exception as far as socials, but I’m so happy you exposed me to the browser blockers like unhook I’ve been constantly annoyed of KZbin shorts because it is exactly what I wanted to avoid and what I fall into when I eat a bag of potato chips on the Internet basically. I know this is a little bit of a rant, but thank you so much Mel you are a fantastic and I’m so happy I get to view your content on KZbin this year and keep up the good work.

[@MelTorrefranca]

It's really encouraging to hear from someone who's been off social media for much longer, so thank you for commenting! Unhook has been an absolute lifesaver for me as well. KZbin's become a happy place again lol. I really appreciate the kind words and encouragement, it means a lot! :))

[@alfredoandbrithzy]

needed this

[@janieisbored]

Thanks for making this video. I didn't know about those browser extensions, gonna start using those asap.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Hope they work well for you!

[@emisstudying]

I’ve recently quit social media. The first night without it I slept like a baby… We’ll see in some time how this will affect me (hopefully in a positive way!)

[@fatimamehdizade4455]

Thank you so much 💗 I just deleted all of my social media apps and KZbin from my home, only left KZbin music. For a long time I was searching a way to disable KZbin shorts but I couldn't find, I never knew there is such an extension Unhook KZbin! So I ended up deleting the app from my phone but leaving it on firefox with disabling sidebar suggestions, shorts etc.! Let's begin with our journey. I really want to return back to my life interests. I'm 18 years old and in past I was such less anxious person, however, with my increased scroll time I developed so high social anxiety and I am sure I will be back to normal Fatima in this journey.

[@nightwing8eight409]

I will join you! I feel that social media has ruined my life.

[@maaz2505]

Literally I envy the day I started using Instagram & making reels,edits.Your video was an great enlighten on this topic was so much calming and soothing literally gosh you’re so beautiful aka beauty with brains

[@amaliaarango3068]

Great idea , the phone and social media are huge distractions

[@HeySkidee]

fomo of not living the life with giving best efforts and utilising full energy without spending time on the thing that i hardly even remeber after consuming it

[@plut0pixie]

Hell yes! goodbye social media, hello peace and quiet

[@ravenlovejoi]

Joining the no scroll club! I’m so over it.

[@owenrybs]

i’m with you in this

[@spz.joserodriguez]

I’m going to join you this Monday!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Hope it's been going well for you!

[@iamsankarpsla]

New journey begins 🔥

[@chetanpawar3895]

with you from many months no instagram only self improvement

[@devrajsahani5246]

it's a great thing that a lot of people who left social media has read cal newport's deep work and digital minimalism anyways already quitted instagram and snapchat a year ago and I'm 18 years. feels great to be away from all this !!

[@lilianaayendeOfficial]

Congratulations! This is awesome! :) Please document everything and share with us.

[@MelTorrefranca]

You got it!

[@vvoof2601]

So you want them to quit social media, record what it's like to not have social media, and then post it to social media? You have a problem.

[@lilianaayendeOfficial]

Yes, i have so many problems, you won't imagine. You just enlightened my entire life thank you! @@vvoof2601

[@musicalgal1992]

Well said. KZbin is my ONLY Social Media Account that I plan to KEEP. Because I don't feel WEIGHED DOWN on This Platform like I do with ALL OF MY OTHER Social Media Accounts. I FINALLY set my Facebook Account up for DELETION. It SHOULD be PERMANENTLY CLOSED DOWN some time next month. And I STOPPED using Instagram & Tiktok. I plan to have THOSE accounts deleted as well. Soon!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Same here!! There are bad sides to KZbin, but I really believe it's the healthiest social media in general. It doesn't leave me feeling sick afterward like Instagram did haha. Props to you for going the extra mile and deleting!

[@AK.16]

Just started quitting social media. Still have those urges to open my browser to browse Facebook (as I deleted my app), but so far so good. Been reading The Great Gatsby on my phone as an alternative. Reading it on paper is still better but this is a nice way forward.

[@tazimhossen]

OK i'm with you 😁

[@mylittlefilms7184]

I share your aims and I too would like to stay off social media for 2024

[@actually.a_dragon]

I started my journey April 9th 💗✨

[@cameronmeetze8153]

social media has a vice grip on me rn. i am on it for HOURS at a time. those testimonies at the beginning of the video fit my life so perfectly. i feel like a shell. i’m walking through water, my head is in fog. my only exception for social media is following bands that i like. my favorite artist is small and doesn’t have a news letter and the other one rarely uses it. so i’ve unfollowed all pages that aren’t close friends or the bands coming from 760 pages down to 10. i also set a 15 minute a day limit where it’ll lock me out. all i need is the time to see if they’ve posted or not. al other social media is GONE. i’m ready to take back my life.

[@Zayy_ioi]

I'm joining. Woho!!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Yay!!

[@NotThisAnonymous]

I just joined! I doubt I’ll be able to stick with it but I’ll try my best.

[@MelTorrefranca]

Have some faith. You got this!

[@daylinlott5723]

I practically quit Faceplant. It took me two years to extricate myself. I was also active, ran several groups, the works. However, KZbin is also social media. Back to Face, posts are futile. Political posts, when they don't get you unfriended or cancelled, are NOT action. And getting likes is deceptive. No one really cares about me, not even my family. You are just a source to them, whatever you provide. I worked for 4 months to pay my mom's taxes, and then she dismissed me in a single conversation. Whether it's money, or attention, people only want to receive, these days, not give, and it's the same for you whether you accept that or not.

[@TerezGemma]

Deactivating my social media!

[@svenstylesz]

I'm out of Social-Media since two years. Never look back and it's massively better without.

[@hema_Hufflepuff007]

Yes!! I'm here

[@ArtistGoneWild]

Hello there! I stumbled upon your video while contemplating my own personal feelings regarding Instagram as an oil painter. When you mentioned that the platform was killing your creativity and peace, I completely resonated! I haven't enjoyed sharing on Instagram for over a year now because I feel like I am being pressured into being an art vending machine, not a creative spirit sharing their joyful projects. I'm searching for new creative corners of the internet that are good for my mental health and welcoming towards art that is created slowly.

[@MelTorrefranca]

"I feel like I am being pressured into being an art vending machine, not a creative spirit sharing their joyful projects." - That hit me hard. I 100% agree!

[@shalommacharia9340]

i have joined your journey too. Have no social apps on my phone i.e IG, Facebook, Tiktok and KZbin. I only use KZbin on my laptop but rarely. To spend more time reading books, cooking, spiritual relationship with God and being with my family

[@MadDog-65]

I've been using social media for 19.5 years. I'm 41 I deleted all my platforms 3 days ago. (except KZbin) It's certainly not the first time I've deleted these platforms. Last time was for 6 months this time I'm hoping for a year or beyond. Once again, I told none of my friends I was leaving and after 3 days no one has noticed I'm gone. When I quit for 6 months it took weeks for people to finally send a text asking what had happened. No life in social media life!!

[@sieraas2599]

I really plan to participate with you in this challenge for at least a month, and the only exception will be KZbin for learning (of course, with the cancellation of scrolling and shorts), and I will only follow Telegram. I will document my experience on Snapchat. I really want to live in reality without comparisons or living with the ideas and lives of other people. I love the nature of ancient people who live in the countryside simply for the fact that they are cut off from the developed and dispersed world, even if that has some negatives, at least they are genuinely happy and live in the moment. Sometimes I feel that we have forgotten who we are, our dreams, our ambitions, and even our true talents. I don't think this experience will harm me as much as it will benefit me .

[@anushreeburade6991]

YES!

[@KARTHIKKUMAR-qw5mu]

I don't use social media but I'm dependent on KZbin. Someday I'm good in using in fruitful manner but after then same mindless scrolling. So I need to make it more mindful.

[@laurawattles]

I just joined your club! I've created my exceptions (I do social media posting for 2 clients) and am looking forward to getting my time, and my mind, back. Quitting mainly from reading the book The Chaos Machine: The Inside Story of How Social Media Rewired Our Minds and Our World. It's eye-opening to what's happening to our world becuase of social media and those who run it.

[@MelTorrefranca]

I'll check out that book! Thanks for sharing :))

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

I’ll join you!

[@GuTOHGT]

the problem started with the introduce of smartphones on late of 2000s... and social media some years before on pc...

[@sreshtasree]

exactly dude, in this world, in this huge ass vast world where there is so much to do and learn we are literally spending time on something that is so unimportant and so useless that only does us harm

[@KAmranAfrasiabi]

i didnt know youtube was an airport where we have to announce our departures lol

[@Caraunus]

Good initiative

[@pammyb1316]

Good for you ! I have been off for a year I don’t miss it . I won’t be going back ! I am a lot happier and my relationships are real life now ! I either have phone calls or texting . I still use utube and pinterest but that’s it ! I hope social media goes away eventually! I am from the gen x generation but I don’t miss any of the platforms ! Good for you!! You probably won’t want to ever go back!

[@MelTorrefranca]

Yay I'm glad to hear from someone who's already been doing this much longer! Thanks for sharing!

[@ebenezergomes1994]

I also decided to quit alcohol and to celebrate it, I took a very nice wine! UAU ! How great!

[@youngandrichwoo]

I'm just super scared my business would fail. :( but my whole body desperately wants to leave it for good, it's not even something I'd have to control anymore. I just wanna leave.

[@sreshtasree]

the thing is, once you realise how many more important things there are in life and that there is so much that the world has to offer where these things are smaller than dust and are so trivial you really start to portray world in a new and better way, the real problem is people having their priorities wrong and not being able to identify and distinguish whats so very vast and substantial and things like social media just dont matter even a single bit.

[@maheshshirate2834]

I also quit too. Thanks

[@audsvr]

Already joined

[@Aman_7077]

It’s been two months I have activated my Instagram account and I really agree with What do you say about being productive .. let’s go in this mission. I will join you

[@mohitroggers]

Ya ive deleted all social media and year ago,it's been so great🤘

[@oindian455]

I stoped it 4 years ago and i can see changes, You can do too

[@xenisssz]

yes!! I deleted TikTok and Insta a month ago and I feel so much better. I do feel sometimes lonely and as if im missing out on things because I don't have much friends irl but it is okay