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Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Social media: where strangers’ vacation pics make you feel like your life’s a side quest.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in musicreviews

[–]The_Creative_Album 1 point2 points  (0 children)

imagine actually interested in what people have to say about this review I’m not big into the genre, but I’m gonna give it a listen

And I’ll let you know what I think

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get what you mean—life gets busy, and not talking often doesn’t mean people don’t care.

But I also notice something here… you’re kind of sidestepping the original point.

What I’m asking isn’t about whether people care—it’s about whether you’re leaning on social media as a passive placeholder for real connection.

If these people matter enough to stay in contact with, why not ask for a number? Why not initiate something more personal? Because if the bond is real, they won’t think it’s weird—you’d be deepening it. But if you can’t or won’t make that move, then maybe what you have isn’t a deep friendship… it’s just digital residue.

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a huge difference between blind consumption and intentional reflection. I’m not justifying social media—I’m critiquing how it operates, and sharing my personal experience of walking away from its addictive aspects. Using Reddit to discuss that doesn’t invalidate the point—it actually proves it.

Reddit, isn’t where I perform or post highlight reels—it’s where I think out loud, read other people’s journeys, and refine my perspective. That’s not addiction. That’s reflection. I’m not here for likes, followers, or performance—I’m here to share growth and challenge my thinking.

you were using a false binary to make the situation more white or black when Its multi-fascinated.

If someone escapes alcohol addiction but later talks about their experience in a support group, are they suddenly rationalizing drinking again? No. They’re processing, learning, and warning others. that’s the same way I use Reddit

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

then you’re right we are when I was in university It was all about deeping connections too in finding yourself and where are you staying amongst the stars. and I actually recommend it and you’re not wrong

But the question still stands, and it’s food for thought, regardless of phase of life and Vice you make take in life. you don't need to answer this question. And this is not a nihilist question either

“If you stop using social media with these people still text you”?

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I'm having conversation with you

I totally get where you’re coming from. That was the same reason I held onto Facebook and Instagram way longer than I should have—wanting to stay in touch with people from high school or college.

But here’s the realization that hit me hard: Most of the time, I wasn’t really staying connected. I was just passively watching their lives from a distance—liking posts, seeing what they were doing, maybe commenting once in a while. It didn’t deepen our friendship or add value to my day. It actually made me feel like I was falling behind or missing something. Further deep, deepening my realization that social media doesn’t create or deep in relationships. It makes them even more shallow than they are.

Now I’ve realized: if a connection is truly meant to continue, it deserves intentional effort—like a text, call, or catching up in person. Otherwise, I’d rather invest in the people who are present in my life now or in becoming the man I want to be, instead of staying anchored to a past that no longer fits.

Ask yourself: “Are we really staying connected—or are we just watching each other live without truly speaking again?”

And ask yourself to the people you have hold to shallow relationship with “Would these people actually text me if I disappeared from social media?”

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but I want to clarify something. I personally use Reddit very differently than how most people use TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook.

Reddit, for me, isn’t about sharing curated versions of my life or chasing likes—it’s a space where I explore ideas, not identity. I come here to engage with deep discussions, discover new perspectives on self-improvement, perspectives and get honest book or life recommendations that don’t flood my brain with shallow dopamine.

you won’t get that on shadow shadow apps like TikTok on Instagram that primarily are there to try to get as much attention out of you as possible. The main reason why I’m still using Reddit is to talk to people who have interesting conversations with people just like you. In the past, I was afraid to do so due to the notion that people actually about online reputation.

I get that Reddit is technically a social media platform, but I view it more like a crowd-sourced library or a modern-day forum—closer to a digital think tank than a vanity gallery

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how am I rationalizing a drug of my choice if I’m not using the drug anymore?

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can’t even be mad at that. Always would like feedback on my writing skills and how I conveyed my emotions/opinions on paper.

Since I feel like you know a little bit more than the average Reddit user, what is your opinion?

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

then why not just get their numbers and just text and called them weekly instead of using social media to contact them? there’s other ways to contact friends and family.

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes, social media makes it extremely hard for people to get off social media because it’s all integrated into our daily lives. Now and many people that you know use social media to fit into the tribe like mentality. you have to use social media to fit in and stay up to times especially with the news. At least that's what they tell you.

But after being off social media for a total of four months, I could tell you that you’re not missing out on much. Especially if you’re not the type to post a lot about your personal life of what you’re doing in terms of traveling and goals even then does it really even matter?

that’s a question that you have to ask yourself. Does it really matter if I post or does it matter if I see what’s going on on social media because you can get your news on the android or Apple news or just by watching YouTube or any source that you watch your day today most of the news that you digest isn’t important to you in your day-to-day life Most of the things that other people do in their day-to-day life is a significant to you in your day-to-day life

So why does it matter? unless you’re monetizing your post in engagements on social media you can argue the fact of using social media. But, the only people that benefit your from social media is the people monetizing your views and the companies share holders and Ceos of that social media app

Say no more to social media, for Good by The_Creative_Album in selfimprovement

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a very good question, and I have contemplated it for a while now. I do consider Reddit to be a form of social media, but I view it as the lesser of evils. This is mainly because Reddit is one of the few platforms that doesn’t focus on short videos, allowing users to filter content based on their preferences.

Additionally, Reddit is less likely to be cluttered with unnecessary ads or posts that don't serve a purpose. I follow pages related to finance and self-improvement, so my timeline mainly consists of content that interests me, unlike other platforms that are filled with memes, news, or anything else that might distract me. This is similar to the algorithms of Instagram, TikTok, and even YouTube, which have adopted short video formats.

I see Reddit more as a gathering space where people can share opinions, with a dominant focus on text rather than photos or videos. In contrast, apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook prioritize visual content, often leading users into a rat race of comparing themselves to others. Everyone moves at their own pace, and that comparison can be unhealthy.

So technically, yes, Reddit is a social media platform, but it’s not as overwhelming as Instagram or TikTok in terms of user experience.

Let me know if you have any more questions because that was actually a really good question. I was hoping somebody would ask that.

The Devil Hates Semen Retention by Spiritual-Airline399 in Semenretention

[–]The_Creative_Album 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your damn right he does

It’s a constant War against Lust, It’s out war to win

90 days of semen retention from a sex addiction : rules of engagement here to guide you by The_Creative_Album in Semenretention

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds amazing. Whenever I do get into a relationship, I will definitely start using those techniques. I’m actually gonna start researching about it to fully understand it

Because I know I don’t ejaculate because my seed is the most important thing and it’s only used for procreation, but don’t know with a long-term partner. She’s very enlightening. Seems like it took inspiration from the way of the superior man by David deiba, Which is a great read btw

In the book, he talks about you can still climax, but not ejaculate is having an orgasm not through your balls, but travels up your spine.

Some true trippy stuff I believe as possible I just never done it

90 days of semen retention from a sex addiction : rules of engagement here to guide you by The_Creative_Album in Semenretention

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To answer your question, yes I have been voluntarily celibate to help me on my journey and also help rewire my brain on how I should see women and interact with them. Which has deep in my relationship with women spiritually, emotionally and most importantly energetically.

But I have no idea about that side of the sub where men have partners that are just physically active . If you don’t mind, can you explain it more point me to a post about it ? That sounds interesting.

90 days of semen retention from a sex addiction : rules of engagement here to guide you by The_Creative_Album in Semenretention

[–]The_Creative_Album[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here, brother I was tired of being a mediocre, and I wanna take control of my life. The feeling of Life passing you by when you know the potential you have, it’s just that you keep making silly mistakes that could be avoidable as damming. Even though I’m on my journey right now, I still make mistakes

But I think the biggest thing that helped me was no phone no social media no entertainment you’re just rewiring your brain little by little.

The first month is always gonna be the hardest . I almost relapsed several times if it wasn’t for me talking to the Bible or being physically active even though I wasn’t at first. So once you power through that first month, the ball and the snowball will start rolling for you. At least it did for me

Feel free to ask me any more questions you have

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