Voluntary reasons for teens' breaks included 38 percent who did so because social media was getting in the way of work or school. Nearly a quarter said they were tired of "the conflict and drama" and 20 percent said they were tired of having to keep up with what's going on.



https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2017/04/27/poll-most-teens-have-taken-social-media-break/100982708/

Problem is that doesn't stop them from using it.

They're lying.  :P

That's good. Take a break and get some fresh air.

Is this a sign that the times are a changing? I sure hope so.

I'm basically 18 and I'm kind of tired of social media but most of my friends aren't. Social media isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Social media isn't going anywhere, and that's a good thing. This unusual war on social media has been going on since the beginning. Social media is not going anywhere, it will just evolve and more new platforms will emerge.

Social media isn't going anywhere, and that's a good thing. This unusual war on social media has been going on since the beginning. Social media is not going anywhere, it will just evolve and more new platforms will emerge.

I agree.

Social media isn't going anywhere, and that's a good thing. This unusual war on social media has been going on since the beginning. Social media is not going anywhere, it will just evolve and more new platforms will emerge.


I don't think social media, in itself, is going to die anytime soon. But the recent trend of Snapchat and selfies won't last forever

I don't think social media, in itself, is going to die anytime soon. But the recent trend of Snapchat and selfies won't last forever

Ever since cameras have been invented....people have taken "selfies". Selfie is just a modern/current term for taking a picture of your own face.

I agree though that Snapchat will eventually die out. Popular apps like Vine have already died out.

I don't think social media, in itself, is going to die anytime soon. But the recent trend of Snapchat and selfies won't last forever

Okay well that's different from social media in general. Those are just examples of social media apps, which of course apps get replaced by other apps and this has always happened.

Selfies will always be, but I hope people realize that not many people care to see 20 selfies of you with the same pose/clothes everyday, speaking of some of my friends on Instagram.  ???

Selfies will always be, but I hope people realize that not many people care to see 20 selfies of you with the same pose/clothes everyday, speaking of some of my friends on Instagram.  ???

Yeah, I definitely agree with that.

Its strange how its teens but not young adults.

I must confess, I don't use social media at all. I'm not just talking about Instagram and Snapchat either. I don't even have a Facebook page. :o

I used social media briefly in my late teen years. I even had a MySpace page when I was in college. But I haven't really found much use for it since 2010 or so.

I must confess, I don't use social media at all. I'm not just talking about Instagram and Snapchat either. I don't even have a Facebook page. :o

I used social media briefly in my late teen years. I even had a MySpace page when I was in college. But I haven't really found much use for it since 2010 or so.

Do you have a YouTube account and are you on YouTube often? If so then you do use social media. :P

As a person who doesn't really like most social media, I'm pretty sure a lot of people don't like the drama that it causes. I merely go on YouTube just to watch what I actually like, while I don't watch any video that I consider to be harmful towards my viewing history. Same goes for my Twitter, in which I unfollow people that make uncomfortable tweets.

There are days when I cannot be bother with Facebook, and I am certainly not a teenager.

As a person who doesn't really like most social media, I'm pretty sure a lot of people don't like the drama that it causes. I merely go on YouTube just to watch what I actually like, while I don't watch any video that I consider to be harmful towards my viewing history. Same goes for my Twitter, in which I unfollow people that make uncomfortable tweets.

What drama does it cause?  ???

What drama does it cause?  ???


It causes a lot of drama within certain communities on YouTube. Specifically, political ones. It's not hard finding a comment on a political video that ends as a nightmare. Literally people have so many disgusting thoughts about certain issues such as immigration, religion, and even certain races. I just avoid them immediately since I don't want to end up harassed by a racial supremacist.

It causes a lot of drama within certain communities on YouTube. Specifically, political ones. It's not hard finding a comment on a political video that ends as a nightmare. Literally people have so many disgusting thoughts about certain issues such as immigration, religion, and even certain races. I just avoid them immediately since I don't want to end up harassed by a racial supremacist.

I don't pay attention to trolls. There are a lot of awesome people in the comments as well.

I don't pay attention to comments, period!

Except science/math/computer-related videos. Those have smart people. But it's not like I spend a lot of time watching those on YT.  ???

That's good. Take a break and get some fresh air.



I agree.

I don't think social media, in itself, is going to die anytime soon. But the recent trend of Snapchat and selfies won't last forever


something new will come along and take it's place.

Selfies will always be, but I hope people realize that not many people care to see 20 selfies of you with the same pose/clothes everyday, speaking of some of my friends on Instagram.  ???



It can get very boring and mundane.

Do you have a YouTube account and are you on YouTube often? If so then you do use social media. :P


I've had a YouTube account for 11 years and Yes I'm pretty much on YouTube often.

I must confess, I don't use social media at all. I'm not just talking about Instagram and Snapchat either. I don't even have a Facebook page. :o

I used social media briefly in my late teen years. I even had a MySpace page when I was in college. But I haven't really found much use for it since 2010 or so.

Trust me, you're not missing out with Facebook. I rarely update mine much anymore, or thoroughly read through it. It's hard to keep up with. I prefer Instagram and Tumblr to that. I don't use those daily either.

I don't think those sites are going to last any longer in the next few years. Just look at AOL/AIM and MySpace. Both are pretty much obsolete.

I don't think those sites are going to last any longer in the next few years. Just look at AOL/AIM and MySpace. Both are pretty much obsolete.

Yes but it will be replaced by other social media sites.

Yes but it will be replaced by other social media sites.
Yeah, but how many will emerge before social media ends up crashing due to being too many?

Facebook is only good for getting in touch with friends, or even some of your idols (musicians I like have responded to my messages to them about behind-the-scenes info). Other than that, it's a pretty lame and cheesy experience.

This picture sums up Facebook's content well.

http://i.imgur.com/lHU7Ywn.png

Facebook is only good for getting in touch with friends, or even some of your idols (musicians I like have responded to my messages to them about behind-the-scenes info). Other than that, it's a pretty miserable experience.

This picture sums up Facebook's content well.

http://i.imgur.com/lHU7Ywn.png


Why is Emperor Caracalla a big deal on facebook?

something new will come along and take it's place.


That sounds like the song.

"The past is gone but something might be found to take its place. Hey jealousy"

Most of the teenagers now are born roughly late 90's to mid-00's.  :o

Thanks Capt Obvious.

Yeah, but how many will emerge before social media ends up crashing due to being too many?


I don't think social media will crash.

Do you have a YouTube account and are you on YouTube often? If so then you do use social media. :P


I use YouTube every day, but mostly just to watch old football games and kids commercials from the '90s. ;D

Facebook has actually changed my life for the better in some aspects. I served in the Army 25 years ago (holy crap, has it been that long already?  :-[) and I made a lot of great friends but when I got out we all just kind of drifted apart and lost track of each other. It got to the point where I more or less assumed that I'd never hear from them again.

Then, Facebook blew up about 5 years ago and one by one, my old Army buddies started showing up on FB and we all reconnected. One of the sergeants even started a Facebook group for our company. I'm grateful to Facebook for rekindling old friendships that I thought were lost forever.

Also thanks to Facebook, I've stayed in touch with all the older members of this board who  left a few years back.

Facebook has actually changed my life for the better in some aspects. I served in the Army 25 years ago (holy crap, has it been that long already?  :-[) and I made a lot of great friends but when I got out we all just kind of drifted apart and lost track of each other. It got to the point where I more or less assumed that I'd never hear from them again.

Then, Facebook blew up about 5 years ago and one by one, my old Army buddies started showing up on FB and we all reconnected. One of the sergeants even started a Facebook group for our company. I'm grateful to Facebook for rekindling old friendships that I thought were lost forever.

Also thanks to Facebook, I've stayed in touch with all the older members of this board who  left a few years back.

Wow, that's great. I'm happy Facebook was able to reconnect you with your old buddies :).

Why is Emperor Caracalla a big deal on facebook?


What I want to know is what that anime titty girl is doing there. Even my friends who watch the strangest hentai don't post it on their Facebook. What the hell, Zelek?

What I want to know is what that anime titty girl is doing there. Even my friends who watch the strangest hentai don't post it on their Facebook. What the hell, Zelek?

It's not my starter pack, I stole it from Reddit.

It's not my starter pack, I stole it from Reddit.


I'm keeping an eye on you.

I'm keeping an eye on you.

Me too. Max...I'm with Slowpoke on this one.

Wow, that's great. I'm happy Facebook was able to reconnect you with your old buddies :).


Thanks. Facebook really did change my life for the better in that aspect. I've even driven across the country to meet up with some of my old Army friends.


Thanks Capt Obvious.


Captain Obvious was not in my Army unit.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s78/AL-B_photos/captainobvious_zps2d75f8fb.jpg

I'm keeping an eye on you.


Me too. Max...I'm with Slowpoke on this one.

I didn't do it officers. It was Redditors, they framed me.

Thanks. Facebook really did change my life for the better in that aspect. I've even driven across the country to meet up with some of my old Army friends.

Awesome. Nothing better than catching up with your old buddies and reminiscing about great memories together 8).

I didn't do it officers. It was Redditors, they framed me.

OK, whatever you say...
https://media.giphy.com/media/ToMjGpKRpvezPEjVyAo/giphy.gif

I don't social media will crash.
Oh yeah, it will. Just look at video games and the economy. They both crashed at one point. 

I use YouTube every day, but mostly just to watch old football games and kids commercials from the '90s. ;D



I watch wrestling, listen to music and look at my subscriptions.

Oh yeah, it will. Just look at video games and the economy. They both crashed at one point.


When was the last time that happened? ???

When was the last time that happened? ???
Well, it hasn't occurred yet, but it CAN because of it going overboard.

When was the last time that happened? ???

The North American video game industry crashed in 1983 (and wasn't revived for 2 years).

The economy crashed in 2008. You know...The Great Recession.

The North American video game industry crashed in 1983 (and wasn't revived for 2 years).

The economy crashed in 2008. You know...The Great Recession.



I think I remember the video game crash of 1983.

I think I remember the video game crash of 1983.

You was 9 years old then so........you should remember it.

The North American video game industry crashed in 1983 (and wasn't revived for 2 years).

The economy crashed in 2008. You know...The Great Recession.
Yeah, if a game crash and an economic crash can happen, so can a social media crash.

I don't think those sites are going to last any longer in the next few years. Just look at AOL/AIM and MySpace. Both are pretty much obsolete.

Facebook is like internet within internet. It's different than what came before and different than Twitter, Tumblr, or mobile based apps. I do wish there'd be a serious rival to it though.

Facebook is like internet within internet. It's different than what came before and different than Twitter, Tumblr, or mobile based apps. I do wish there'd be a serious rival to it though.

Well MySpace was seen as the internet of the internet once as well and look where it ended up. I think Facebook will die eventually. All these websites usually get replaced by something else eventually.

You was 9 years old then so........you should remember it.


Maybe I must've read it in the newspaper. ???

It's not my starter pack, I stole it from Reddit.


Come on, Zelek. I know you're into cartoon women but you should keep that kinda stuff to yourself. ::)

Come on, Zelek. I know you're into cartoon women but you should keep that kinda stuff to yourself. ::)

I agree....Max (Zelek3) didn't need to reveal it to us ;D.

Well MySpace was seen as the internet of the internet once as well and look where it ended up. I think Facebook will die eventually. All these websites usually get replaced by something else eventually.

But what revolutionary new media could replace it?