For several years now, social networks have invaded our daily lives. However, many stars (Tom Holland, Ed Sheeran, Kristen Stewart, Millie Bobby Brown…) have decided to boycott the networks or distance themselves from some of them. In addition to being time consuming, social media can also have a “destructive” side for some: various studies have shown that addicts of the same social media have two times the symptoms of severe depression.
Social networks that cause too much anxiety?
BUT post Instagram is too poor in likes and comments, YouTube videos are barely gaining popularity, a kind word on Twitter is rewarded with only one or two retweets… Enough to undermine the morale of some users, not to mention a lot of “drama”. that run rampant on the networks, haters, personal attacks, parody accounts, and some form of ongoing hate that pushes anonymous people and individuals to abandon certain platforms. A phenomenon, especially present on Twitter, that has grown since Elon Musk’s takeover of the network. “I look, you know, Twitter is, was, and always will be a garbage fire,” said actor Ryan Reynolds. In the same vein quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP who has a 4.5 millions of followers explained, “I’m looking forward to the day I no longer have social media, which could happen sooner than expected…” © Nathan Dumlao – Unsplash Launched in 2006, Twitter has long been a media outlet and communicate directly fans to convey messages or products. A network that has long been considered “difficult” (especially face Facebook at the time), so the latter was generally quite private and quite good-natured a few years ago.
Faced with hate, the stars turn off
Today the situation is quite different. “It’s scary right now,” said Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers. For British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton social can pollute the mind, but it’s still “a really powerful tool for connecting with people.” Recall that the pilot completely disconnected from social networks at the end of last year, after the last Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. From son on the side, singer Ed Sheeran lit up in 2017: “A comment can ruin your day.” Toxicity, which has become widespread on many platforms (and on web in general) and it affects Twitter, but also Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube… not to mention forums and comments. In addition, many people prefer certain platforms, such as Instagram in particular, instead of place Twitter, a network led by Meta, offers more privacy options, in addition to an overall more relaxed user base. Also over the past few years, many personalities have left social networks. While some chose to ditch their accounts to focus on “real life”, others chose to trust them community managers responsible for spreading the news and revitalizing the community place the personality itself. Despite the toxic and twisted side that is obvious to say the least, it’s really impossible for many individuals to do without social media entirely in 2022…
