I’ve always been a creature of the internet. When I was in middle school, online forums and msn conversations were an outlet for my frustrations at school. During this time, the internet was actually a positive influence in my life. What changed? Obviously the nature of the social internet; it melded with our irl existence rather than providing an escape from it. I think the larger part was, however; I became a lurker. When those close knit communities fizzled out, I never participated actively again.
How to fix your anti-social media
How to fix your anti-social media
How to fix your anti-social media
I’ve always been a creature of the internet. When I was in middle school, online forums and msn conversations were an outlet for my frustrations at school. During this time, the internet was actually a positive influence in my life. What changed? Obviously the nature of the social internet; it melded with our irl existence rather than providing an escape from it. I think the larger part was, however; I became a lurker. When those close knit communities fizzled out, I never participated actively again.