Do you still post on Social media?

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When Instagram came out, I used to post pics regularly, as did people I knew and it was like a little community, Fb was good too, lots of connections between people. It’s all completely different now, I post on stories occasionally but am even bored of that and feel weird after i’ve posted and question why I did. I wonder why some people post on stories every day for most of the day…?

I just don’t feel the same about it anymore, which is a shame as it was good maybe 6-10 years ago

All seems a bit sad now?

I find it amusing that so many posters on here are adamant that this isn't social media, lol.

The novelty wore off for me about ten years ago, I just started to feel really weird posting stuff about my life and found myself thinking “who cares” and I found I was only checking it to see what everyone else was up to, which felt odd and one sided as I wasn’t contributing to it myself. So then I just deleted them all about three years ago, don’t miss it at all.

I love the memories coming up with my dc so I still post special moments. My family is also all over the world and love to see dc growing up and keeping in touch. I have zero interest in how many likes just feeling connected with family. I imagine I’ll stop once dc are grown. I have to be on fb to stay up to date with dc clubs but once that’s not needed I’ll step away more.

i’m still on Facebook for local and interest groups which are useful but I wish there was an easy way to filter out the endless slop of reels, ads and totally random content.

Why the algorithm thinks that because I am interested in a post about the timing of temporary roadworks on our high street, I am interested about local traffic issues in a completely different part of the country?

I don't use Instagram or Twitter. I read Reddit but don't post. I think the last time I posted on FB was about 7yrs ago.

I post holiday and occasion photos, money because I like them coming up in my Facebook memories. I use FB as more of my joy, I couldn’t care if people like them or not.

I agree. I cannot be fucked.
I don’t have FB anymore. I used to use LinkedIn but even that’s become a bit… soap boxy… and annoying.

I never really got into Instagram... I joined it when FB got crap to see if I might see more of my friends on there but not many were on it and it had the same problem as FB anyway- it's just like a site for random memes.

I did quite enjoy Threads for a bit and actually had nice chats and interactions with lots of people, but that's also owned by Mark Zuckerberg so when he decided that it was fine for people to call my oldest child 'it' and 'mentally ill' as part of 'normal discourse', I left that.

I CBA either but some people i know post every day. Multiple times a day. I often wonder why they feel the
need to document their lives in such a public way ?

I used to 20 years ago a bit - never my kids thank God, bit now it just boils my piss when I see 40/50 yr olds blatantly attention seeking. I mean who hasn't had a cocktail or a posh meal by that age? It's just so cringe.Saying that I love Marketplace and still enjoy lots of the Groups.

I’ve deleted most social media - Facebook as it’s full of rubbish and I find it quite depressing and a total waste of time.
Instagram - carefully curated content designed to show people how perfect your life is. I’ve never really posted on it but deleted it as I found it a bit nauseating.

Linked in - just awful - are people really that thrilled and excited to be working on x project or attending y conference?

X - Vile cess pit of racists and homophobes

Ive kept TikTok as it makes me laugh.

I don’t think of Mumsnet as social media

Very very rarely and any time I do I feel the same as you OP and wonder why I did it and sometimes want to delete it.

My memories on Fb are embarrassing actually the things I used to post! Nothing controversial, just the crap loads of people posted back in the day.

I deleted Instagram and am no worse off for it. Slightly better in fact - defo wasn't doing my self esteem any favours.

I have both personal & professional social media.
yes I still post if I feel like sharing something.
I suppose isn't often.
I like reading updates about the personal life of friends & family.
20-something DD posts occasional updates on Instagram. Mostly meals with her BF.
I don't keep track of how much other people post on SM.

I don’t know how people find the time. I don’t buy the “I’m keeping a record for memories” because it’s much easier just to look back at your photos on your phone.

Mumsnet and reddit are the last things I sometimes post on.

Gave up FB years ago. The young people aren't on it at all unless they need it for a mobile phone game login or some such, or to use Marketplace maybe

I am 26, and I only use insta. Most of my peers do not post anything on FB unless it's engagement/wedding/baby announcement or a fundraiser. Insta and snapchat are still popular, although insta posts have dwindled and it's mostly stories these days.

I use to be on Snapchat as a teenager, and that was an utter ceasepit of nude pics.

I post the odd sunset on insta stories or if I see a nice view. Not personal or boasty stuff and go for weeks not posting. Rarely Facebook. Put some nice pics of Dd when she reached 18 on fb.

I like to see how my old work friends are doing it was an international office and they all over the world now. I like seeing their pics and how their toddlers are now lovely young adults.

just a couple of years ago via messaging, a lost scooter
i find out information on the local groups mainly, re the roads
helpful to be able to post anonymously now

and very rare special occasions

Im in book groups on Facebook which I enjoy. I’m also in a group for parents of babies born same time as mine which is really useful and very supportive.