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Kuokkanen -> What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 3:53:32 PM)
I have accounts on Facebook and Twitter, but I seldom use them. Those have got some bad rep over bans & censorship, so I registered on Gab just recently. Look at that, Gab has a Wargamers group (looks like messages aren't visible to unregistered users). Joined! I'm most active on Discord, and I watch videos on YouTube where I also make an occasional comment. I've also got Whatsapp account, but so far I have only used it among the family. Rarely I make use of IRC. If you want to chat with me in real-time or invite me to game, you can find me on Discord with my first name (Matti) on Matrix Games and Hex! servers.

warspite1 -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 3:56:46 PM)
Erm... does this forum count? I don't really know the boundaries of what constitutes social media. If not then that would be a big fat zero. If anyone wants to know what I had for breakfast this morning... well it was a cherry yoghurt.

Lobster -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 4:01:17 PM)
I use the one where people don't tell lies and make up stuff just because they can. To put it plainly, I use none of them. Just this forum.

Ridcully70 -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 4:31:24 PM)
None! It's the number one social disease of the 21st Century. Death to social media!

z1812 -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 4:43:19 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Ridcully70 None! It's the number one social disease of the 21st Century. Death to social media! +1

RFalvo69 -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 4:48:28 PM)
I have my circle of friends on WhatsApp. I opened a Twitter account when the pandemic started, mostly to have head-ups about what's happening. Boy, what a stupidity magnet Twitter is [&:]

Kuokkanen -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 5:09:25 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: warspite1 Erm... does this forum count? I don't really know the boundaries of what constitutes social media. Wikipedia gives some examples. And yes, this Matrix Games Forums can be CONSIDERED as one. As does Usenet and BBS. I have used those too, but it's been years since last time.

Rising-Sun -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 5:27:08 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Grognerd_INC Me 2 Lobster, just this forum, Lock & Load and Blizzard. heh i wont go back to Blizzard or World of Warcraft, its bad over there. Like players been saying anal this, anal that, trumplins and hardly any talks about something creative in trade/general chat. Use to have good ol chuck norris jokes, but that is long gone now. Sadly to see those kids reading all that, i know can block some of it under the option menu, but that is not enough.

DeepBlack -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 5:28:17 PM)
I have lots of accounts at various places but rarely post anything. Social Media unites people who have similar passions/tastes but by the same token divides them from others who do not share those passions/tastes. At least that is the general impression I get.

MrsWargamer -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 6:53:00 PM)
Edit, well life is about change I guess. I've become a fan of Steam. I've toned down my enthusiasm for FB hobby-specific groups. Socially stunted people are everywhere. I've learned to distrust anything on the internet. Seeing is not automatically believing, and is often depressing. I don't use any other apps, but I also never post via cellphone. I'm trying to return to the 70s when most of my day/life wasn't on a device (unless playing a good wargame). Building lots of models. Doing lots of paintings. And stopping to read my books in the sun while out riding my bike.

USSAmerica -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 8:19:53 PM)
This forum (and mainly THE THREAD!!! [&o][&o][&o]) has been my "home on the internet" for many years now. I have a fb account and used it quite a bit to keep up with groups and old military and school friends, but I've really drifted away from it over the last month or so. Don't have the app on my phone anymore, either. I'll keep the account as a way to reach out to distant friends, but that's about it. I don't have a twitter account, but look there occasionally for news updates about my Carolina Hurricanes. Wow, post #18,000 to describe how little social media I use. [:D]

wodin -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 9:55:59 PM)
Just FB

RangerJoe -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/11/2021 10:33:30 PM)
A little FB but not much anymore and here.

Orm -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 4:53:51 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Kuokkanen quote: ORIGINAL: warspite1 Erm... does this forum count? I don't really know the boundaries of what constitutes social media. Wikipedia gives some examples. And yes, this Matrix Games Forums can be CONSIDERED as one. As does Usenet and BBS. I have used those too, but it's been years since last time. Well... since this forum does seem to count. I use this forum. And nothing else.

MrRoadrunner -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 1:14:45 PM)
I just do TheBlitz and here. I really have only one game that interests me. [:)] I tried FB and found it a waste of my time. My wife took a little longer but came to the same conclusion.[:'(] Simply too many horrible people with "keyboard courage" that would say something they would never say to your 'face'. But, I am old school and will die old school. [8\|] RR

UP844 -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 1:48:09 PM)
Just WhatsApp, to keep in touch with my high school pals and a few friends living far from my hometown.

berto -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 3:19:26 PM)
Since I left Facebook recently over censorship concerns, at the moment: none. Facebook is great for keeping in touch with extended family, but anyway ... too bad.

RFalvo69 -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 3:24:37 PM)
I had a page on Facebook and, thanks to it, both my elementary school friends and high-school friends managed to find each other again. We organised some meetings and they were happy occurrences. Now the page lays abandoned. But I love to say that I'm among the 0.0001% of Facebook users that used FB for what it was meant for [;)]

MrsWargamer -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 5:07:16 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MrRoadrunner I just do TheBlitz and here. I really have only one game that interests me. [:)] I tried FB and found it a waste of my time. My wife took a little longer but came to the same conclusion.[:'(] Simply too many horrible people with "keyboard courage" that would say something they would never say to your 'face'. But, I am old school and will die old school. [8\|] RR My one defining internet characteristic. I'm the same in person as I am online. I mean what I say, and I say what I mean.

MrRoadrunner -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 8:23:15 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MrsWargamer quote: ORIGINAL: MrRoadrunner I just do TheBlitz and here. I really have only one game that interests me. [:)] I tried FB and found it a waste of my time. My wife took a little longer but came to the same conclusion.[:'(] Simply too many horrible people with "keyboard courage" that would say something they would never say to your 'face'. But, I am old school and will die old school. [8\|] RR My one defining internet characteristic. I'm the same in person as I am online. I mean what I say, and I say what I mean. Yes, I've seen that in you. [&o] I'm the same. I'm about clarity over agreement. But, I must have civil discussion along the way. Facebook seems to be a place for those who want to call people names and belittle them, from afar. I'm for stand in front of me and do that. If they don't pee their pants, of course. [;)] RR

IslandInland -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 10:32:54 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Kuokkanen I have accounts on Facebook and Twitter, but I seldom use them. Those have got some bad rep over bans & censorship, so I registered on Gab just recently. Look at that, Gab has a Wargamers group (looks like messages aren't visible to unregistered users). Joined! I'm most active on Discord, and I watch videos on YouTube where I also make an occasional comment. I've also got Whatsapp account, but so far I have only used it among the family. Rarely I make use of IRC. If you want to chat with me in real-time or invite me to game, you can find me on Discord with my first name (Matti) on Matrix Games and Hex! servers. None other than a few forums. I never will use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. I live in the real world. Those things are just giant spying machines or at best echo chambers.

rommel222 -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/12/2021 11:05:09 PM)
Greetings Kuokkanen, Just here and Linkedin for work.

MrsWargamer -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/13/2021 3:00:33 AM)
I largely agree and understand the dislike of FB and social media as a whole. If I were to come into a million-plus dollars, my use for social media would immediately cease. I'd be too busy enjoying the offline world. Me, my tiny home, a truck to pull it. Social media would be the last thing I'd want to do with my day. But, I'm currently stuck in my apartment, more or less stuck in my town, more or less unable to get very far. I have friends in distant places. They are the only ones I wish to communicate with. My 'Friend' list is particularly small. I don't seek out new contacts. I'm ok with the occasional newcomer to my circle. But the 'Find New Friends' feature is one I never use. I also realized I needed a reason to be on any forum, beyond expressing opinions. This is where I buy my computer wargames. As well as a few Steam titles. I know of many wargamer centric locations online. But they don't sell the games.

IslandInland -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/13/2021 6:24:07 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: MrsWargamer I largely agree and understand the dislike of FB and social media as a whole. If I were to come into a million-plus dollars, my use for social media would immediately cease. I'd be too busy enjoying the offline world. Me, my tiny home, a truck to pull it. Social media would be the last thing I'd want to do with my day. But, I'm currently stuck in my apartment, more or less stuck in my town, more or less unable to get very far. I have friends in distant places. They are the only ones I wish to communicate with. My 'Friend' list is particularly small. I don't seek out new contacts. I'm ok with the occasional newcomer to my circle. But the 'Find New Friends' feature is one I never use. I also realized I needed a reason to be on any forum, beyond expressing opinions. This is where I buy my computer wargames. As well as a few Steam titles. I know of many wargamer centric locations online. But they don't sell the games. We are all stuck in one way or another. Hit me up on Facebook and we can discuss it...

ncc1701e -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/13/2021 9:26:16 AM)
None except this forum and LinkedIn for work.

MrsWargamer -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/13/2021 1:32:27 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: IslandInland quote: ORIGINAL: MrsWargamer I largely agree and understand the dislike of FB and social media as a whole. If I were to come into a million-plus dollars, my use for social media would immediately cease. I'd be too busy enjoying the offline world. Me, my tiny home, a truck to pull it. Social media would be the last thing I'd want to do with my day. But, I'm currently stuck in my apartment, more or less stuck in my town, more or less unable to get very far. I have friends in distant places. They are the only ones I wish to communicate with. My 'Friend' list is particularly small. I don't seek out new contacts. I'm ok with the occasional newcomer to my circle. But the 'Find New Friends' feature is one I never use. I also realized I needed a reason to be on any forum, beyond expressing opinions. This is where I buy my computer wargames. As well as a few Steam titles. I know of many wargamer centric locations online. But they don't sell the games. We are all stuck in one way or another. Hit me up on Facebook and we can discuss it... PM me some details so I can identify you :)

Perturabo -> RE: What social media do you use? (3/13/2021 6:31:29 PM)
Tumblr and Instagram - mainly because I'm an artist and I'm trying to build an audience to have money. Besides that various forums and Steam. Also, youtube. There are many good hobby channels on youtube now. Used to use Deviant Art but it got invaded by manipulative mass-faving artists and then by outright bots.

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