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by taylodl 1000 days ago
How I limited social media:

1. Removed all social media apps from my phone.

2. Facebook is for keeping up with my far-flung friends. As others have side, set the bookmark to your friends feed.

3. Reddit is for my hobbies

4. The Marshall Forum and the Gear Page are for my most serious hobby - music

For Reddit, the Marshall Forum, and the Gear Page I typically rely on them sending me a digest email every 2-3 days.

For all, don't argue with strangers. It's okay to correct things that are objectively, factually wrong if you're so inclined - but opinions and ideological arguments are best to be had in person with friends and close acquaintances over a beer. People conduct themselves differently face-to-face and are more likely to reach a mutual understanding. Anonymous strangers are just trying to "win" an argument - which is a complete waste of time.