I deleted my facebook today... now what

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   LSKingposted 12 years ago

   I've decided to delete my facebook page to concentrate on writing more. I just have no self control when it comes to signing in and out of that addictive facebook. Now maybe I will get some work done.
   
   I hope I don't go through withdrawal lol!

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      cookingdivaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Wow, I do not have FB account yet for the same reason. I have no self control :-) Let us know how it works out for you.

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      balthasarcontentposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      haha, good for you!  FB is a timesink.  Now you can get some real work done!

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      sarovaiposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Good choice. Be steady with your commitment.

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      warchild75posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yes!!! you can get your life back!

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      saleheensblogposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I was mafia war addicted. I reached lvl 1000 just in 6-8 months. But HP and learning English, SEO etc. have been my new addiction and I no more waste hour after hour in fb now.

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         LSKingposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Today was hard.... I think I have the shakes lol!

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            Shadesbreathposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Be strong.  The more of the easy forms of amusement you turn off, the ones that provide an empty, unearned sense of joy and accomplishment, the more real accomplishments you will achieve.

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            Pandoras Boxposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Hang in there, girl. You can do it!
            
            Go write it off.

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   lrohnerposted 12 years ago

   Good luck! You're one step ahead of me. I haven't even really figured the darn thing out yet!

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      LSKingposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      you are better off.... get out while you can lol!

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   Cagsilposted 12 years ago

   I found that I could use my FB account to promote my hubs. I find some of my readers don't read my hubs until I've posted to FB.
   
   I don't play the games or use many apps(due to the fact the game apps are hackable).
   
   However, I'm not closing my account. I'm glad to see you trying to gain more control, but the true test of your control is suppose to be a test of moderation- learning how to control the things you are supposedly addictive to. Leaving it open, so the temptation is widely available, and resisting the urge to use it, demonstrates true control of oneself.
   
   But, good luck either way.

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      LSKingposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I still have a facebook page for business purposes. I was referring to my personal account.
      
      I did exercise control by giving up something that I enjoy. I could very well easily reactivate my account. Now that will require some strength on my part.

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   Aficionadaposted 12 years ago

   I'm chuckling, because to me it's HubPages that is so addictive!  I had both HP and FB open at the same time today, and it was an age before I saw that I had received chat messages on Facebook.  But I think Cagsil has a point, that resisting temptation can be a test of self-control.  I would add (from myself, not from Cagsil), that it is also a measure of maturity to recognize that some kinds of temptation simply need to be avoided entirely, and to avoid them.  Sounds like that's what you've done - good for you!

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      Barbara Kayposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I am getting hooked on these forums too, so I don't know which is the worst of two evils.

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      LSKingposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yes, thank you. I thought the same thing. I'm growing up I guess lol!

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   rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

   I sign in for the day, check my wall, update my status, post any new hubs, 'like' those I'm promoting, check in the evening and that's about it. I enjoy seeing new pics, or seeing what people are doing. It's an easy way to stay in touch with family and do some networking.

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   libby101aposted 12 years ago

   I agree...Hubpages is very addictive! When I first started a few months back I was hooked on these forums! I had to stop forums for a while to get some writing done! I am right at hitting 100 hubs now, so I'm allowing myself to do forums a little!
   
   Facebook isn't addictive to me! LOL! It was these forums that did me in!! LOL

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      Pandoras Boxposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Me too for awhile. And I never got much into facebook either.
      
      I figure I'd like facebook alot better if they had a dislike button.

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   Hestia DeVotoposted 12 years ago

   I have never used Facebook.  I think I'm the last person in the world who hasn't but I sort of like it that way.

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      KristenGraceposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Haha - my mom never used facebook either!  Matter of fact, she calls the Internet "cyber space" still...
      
      Anyway, I agree with those who commented on HP being more addictive - I love it here

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         LSKingposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Oh gosh... so you mean I may have traded in one addiction for another?

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            Cagsilposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            More or less. But, make sure you have fun while being addicted.

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               KristenGraceposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Yup, yup - True story !

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            Pandoras Boxposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Yes but done right this one can be lucrative! (At least, that's what I keep telling my husband.)

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   Daniel Carterposted 12 years ago

   I deactivated my FB account for a few months because of some predatory "friends" whom I have since blocked. During that period, my mom wrung her hands and paced the floor because she could no longer see actively what I was up to, which is the way she's kept in touch with most of our family members. I've since reactivated, but am more selective about "friends."
   
   Mom is happy. Mom deserves every happiness in the world. So FB it is for me, and I don't mind getting extra reads on my hubs by a little promotion once in a while there.

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      LSKingposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I still have my business facebook ( which I hardly use because my feed updates it ) but, I understand being selective with friends on your personal account.
      
      I deactivated once before too, and my best friend kept getting messages asking where I had gone. She was very annoyed and told me to get back on and apologize for leaving so abruptly. This time I said a dramatic good bye and offered to keep in touch through email. lol!

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