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In reply to the discussion: If you care about democracy, get off Facebook! Period. [View all]evertonfc
(1,713 posts)17. Hell No!
and leave the worlds largest platform to right wingers to spout thier garbage to a billion people? I'm going to stay any fight. Leaving does nothing but leave our side with one less voice.
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Good luck with that. I was nearly "eaten alive" along with several others for suggesting this
hlthe2b
Nov 2019
#1
Even DU's OP pages have facebook.net embedded with them. Just do a 'View Page Source'.
TheBlackAdder
Nov 2019
#101
Facebook. The new Wallmart, Olive Garden, SUV driving Breast feeding in public
ismnotwasm
Nov 2019
#5
Facebook aided and abetted Cambridge Analytica in spreading messages of hate and bigotry
Squinch
Nov 2019
#104
I don't think people who use Facebook are lazy or selfish. But I do think they are misguided.
Squinch
Nov 2019
#119
It wasn't "whiteness." It was the tools "whiteness" availed itself of. One of the most effective
Squinch
Nov 2019
#124
I am definitely lazy and selfish, but that has little to do with why I'm not giving up Facebook.
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2019
#20
So when Trump or the corrupt gop does something you don't like? You're are a member of that support
rockfordfile
Nov 2019
#98
I wish I had a buck for every admonition I see here - turn off cable, turn off TV, don't eat here.
cwydro
Nov 2019
#11
I rescued a dog on death row because of a Guardians of Rescue post on Facebook.
SMC22307
Nov 2019
#144
If all the Dems leave facebook who will challenge the Cons and their talking points?
dustyscamp
Nov 2019
#23
No it's not the "worlds largest platform" More like a platform for traitors
rockfordfile
Nov 2019
#96
I have several Maga family and friends that I'm still friends with on facebook
dustyscamp
Nov 2019
#22
You have MAGAt friends and you are monitoring them in case they become active shooters?
lagomorph777
Nov 2019
#46
I've known some of them since Middle school and they've only started showing their Maga colors after
dustyscamp
Nov 2019
#62
Not that I should have to actually explain this to you since you are being
Ferrets are Cool
Nov 2019
#126
If you want to get off facebook for those reasons then Twitter needs to go as well.
redstatebluegirl
Nov 2019
#38
Young people seem to be/have been giving it up. It is the older folks who haven't. n/t
demmiblue
Nov 2019
#48
I hate Facebook. I have hated it for a long time, before I even knew what a right-wing POS
smirkymonkey
Nov 2019
#54
Got off a few years ago. Mostly had just used it for grandkids news and arguing with dumbass
dameatball
Nov 2019
#57
Nah, I think I'll skip out on the meaningless virtue signaling and keep my FB account.
phleshdef
Nov 2019
#60
Hi Dream Girl - I can only share my own personal point of view, but I actually found Facebook to be
Pendrench
Nov 2019
#65
I would argue that getting off Facebook would be something someone who doesn't care would do.
Kaleva
Nov 2019
#80
Is there some "Official Guidebook" of all thing things I'm not supposed to do, eat, buy, drink...
NurseJackie
Nov 2019
#82
Yes, of course. But since I'm not omnipotent, there really needs to be an authoritative list...
NurseJackie
Nov 2019
#164
Normal people don't scream their political beliefs at work or to family in person
XRubicon
Nov 2019
#83
Never on it, never will. Same goes for twitter, instagram and all the rest. Phooey! eom
sprinkleeninow
Nov 2019
#84
You're wrong about this. There are better ways to resist and stick it to Facebook.
Jirel
Nov 2019
#97
My use of Facebook is strictly to promote my music ventures. It works for me. nt
Progressive Jones
Nov 2019
#118
Some of us care more about our convenience and pet projects than what FB is doing to this country
Dream Girl
Nov 2019
#137
No one is demanding anything. My post was conditional. If you care about truth and democracy
Dream Girl
Nov 2019
#159
But unless you live in a cabin in the woods off the grid and don't use the fireplace or woodstove..
EX500rider
Nov 2019
#173
Actually it seems to be us old fogeys who have the hardest time leaving facebook
Dream Girl
Nov 2019
#156
If you concern about Democracy is less than your enjoyment of Facebook, you have my permission to
Dream Girl
Nov 2019
#185