Never Post Leaving Social Media Roundtable
Dec 4, 2024
A group of friends explores the emotional rollercoaster of leaving social media behind. They share nostalgic tales from platforms like MySpace and Friendster, highlighting how online interactions affect personal identity. With humorous anecdotes about their transitions and serious discussions on emotional impacts, they navigate feelings of loss and guilt. The conversation evolves into reflections on the changing dynamics of friendships and the challenges of connecting in a digital age, ultimately revealing the complexities of stepping away from the virtual world.
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AIM Exodus
- Jason left AIM around 2006 after using it for a few years in college.
- Facebook and Gchat replaced AIM for quick communication.
MySpace to Facebook
- Hans left MySpace because it felt too young and unorganized.
- Facebook provided a cleaner, more efficient, and standardized experience.
Neopets to MySpace
- Georgia's first social media exodus was from Neopets around 2004-2005.
- She transitioned to MySpace and then Facebook.