I have to say, my relationship with Social Media has hit a rocky patch. We barely speak these days. Which is rather sad, because we used to be so much in love.
I would forever be updating my Facebook page, mainly with the usual meaningless nonsense. I never really figured out the operational mechanics for Instagram, and Tik Tok seems to be more for a younger viewing audience, but good old Facebook (and My Space, before it) were great for re-establishing and maintaining contact with old friends. In fact, you can go further back and Friends Reunited was responsible for me finding school pals from fifty years ago. (Well, it was thirty years ago, at that point.)
See, Social Media in its earlier days was a loving soul. So kind; so caring. So selfless.
Then its head was turned; tempted away from me by various interlopers who promised power and wealth.
It changed.
“It’s not you – it’s me” it whispered as if trying to make me feel better about myself. But I detected a barely concealed arrogant smirk. Social Media no longer cared.
It morphed. It’s quaint and cozy personality became something way more fickle and selfish. It started hanging out with a different crowd. This loud and brash community all sought the attention of Social Media. Realising a new-found sense of power it egged on those who craved its affection.
Followers and acolytes seeking fame and fortune became bold to the point of stupidity. Some developed narcissistic tendencies. Many became angry. They didn’t mind. So long as it pleased Social Media and made it more wealthy. More powerful.
But not me. Oh no, no, no. I can’t be doing with all that stuff. Call me Mr Cynical, but I don’t trust Social Media anymore. Especially now it’s also gotten into bed with AI.
Truth? Fake news?
Social Media – you were once such a homely and comforting friend. But you’re right … it isn’t me, it’s you!
But you, dear WordPress. You’re my friend. You can be my ‘bestie’ now if you want. But please don’t change – I love you just the way you are.
(And no! I’m NOT attaching a You Tube video of that song!) 😉
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It has definitely changed a lot and not always for the better.
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As soon as that ‘corporate’ word gets involved …. 😦
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That is so true!!!
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This is a wonderfully playful yet surprisingly sharp reflection on how social media has evolved—and how our relationship with it has changed over time.
What really works here is the personification. Social Media becomes almost a former friend or lover, complete with emotional arc, betrayal, nostalgia, and irony. That gives the piece both humor and bite. The “it’s not you, it’s me” line especially lands well because it flips a familiar breakup cliché into something almost satirical and self-aware.
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Thank you. Yeah, relationship break-ups are painful indeed. 🙂
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Agreed. I’m still on FB, but it’s not the same. My feed is now filled with advertisements instead of friends photos and the political posturing has gotten way out of hand. Half the things I see are fake with no discernible source.
Grrr.
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For definite. I think a lot of my old school-friends feel the same, or maybe FB is deciding what posts I see. Whatever, there’s a lot less interaction with my old classmates than even a year ago.
(Of course, it could be my ‘pals’ have just gotten fed up of my inane drivel and efforts to plug my books. 😉 )
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No.
It couldn’t be that…
😉
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Thanks for not attaching the video of the song for us to click on.😉👍
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Ha Ha! I must have been all ‘loved-up’ as a teenager when that came out as I have it my collection! Kinda stands out amongst all the 1970s glam, classic rock and punk from the same era.
But, sheesh! What a sickly, nausea-inducing song! 😀
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Epic
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