Do you check your Facebook or Twitter page at night? Do you make Facebook wall posts or tweet while in the bathroom? Do you check your social media count before you kiss your boyfriend or girlfriend? Do you spend more time on Facebook than playing with the kids? Do you tweet while driving? Are you spending more than three hours combined time on Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare? If you said YES, to any of the above, you are ADDICTED to social media, and need help. Fortunately, the good ole folks at Column Five Media are here to help you. I will also throw in my two-bits to help you slobbering social media junkies.
COMMENTARY: If you are reading this, you are taking the first huge step towards your social media detoxification and freedom from the chains of Zuck. He messed with your head, and you have paid a heavy price. Admit it. Don't deny it. All Facebook addicts will say, "nottin wrong with me". It's a rough road up ahead, your friends will all be online or on their iPhone or Android phones, checking their Facebook account or tweeting away. There will be many tempting moments like that, when you will an irresistible urge to check in to your Facebook page. DON"T DO IT. I don't want to waste my time with social media cheaters. You must be 100% committed to social media detoxification, got that punks. Here's what you do. First, I want you to look at the following picture, and repeat three times: "I hate Zuck". Yell it out. If you can do this in front of Facebook Headquarters in Palo Alto, so much the better.
Second, select a social media mental therapist from this LIST. Third, check back with me in 30 days so I can chart your progress. If I even suspect you cheated just once. This is what will happen to YOU.
Courtesy of an article dated March 27, 2011 appearing in GigaOm
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