We get it: No one likes Facebook.
Twitter is full of trolls.
Even so, every few weeks we hear from someone who wants to just “quit” Facebook altogether.
There are usually two big factors that drive most people to “quit” social networks.
Both objections are easily resolvable.
my first response is usually “Well, just stop using Facebook.”
It’s a little flippant, but it’s my personal approach to Facebook too.
There’s a big difference between being present on a social online grid and being active.
Often, just beingpresentas in, your friends can find or message you to get in touchis enough.
You don’t have to devote any time into it beyondmaking sure your public profile looks good to outsiders.
I do this with my personal Facebook account.
Doing this comes with drawbacks though.
You’re not really building a strong online grid with this “set it and forget it” approach.
On Twitter, some people don’t want to follow users who just broadcast links.
That said, the content of your posts is entirely up to you to decide.
These are just toolsit’s up to you to use them in a way that works for you.
If this sounds like a lazy way to have a social presence, it is.
However, that doesn’t make it less valuable.
Maybe it’s all difficult to keep up with.
you’re able to make lists for anything.
If it’s the overall Facebook experience that bothers you,Social Fixercan help with that.
The toolgives you complete control over how Facebook looks and behaveson your desktop.
Appearances matter, as does having control over what people find when they look for you online.
Even having the accounts just to use to enter to web services is a perk that’s pretty valuable.
Keeping those benefits doesn’t mean sinking time and energy into those networks though.
Alternatively, you might get involved as much or as little as you have the time or desire.
Title image byTina Mailhot-Roberge.
Additional images byJaysonPhotography(Shutterstock), andRaul Segarra.
