Social Media

Thoughts this morning on social media – about social media.

Truth:  it’s not going away.   It’s an evolution of our technical world.   It’s the number one way people communicate today.  Are you under 50?  You are on social media.  So….   let’s get real.    Letter writing is a thing of the past.  Sending postcards from vacation spots: gone.  Waiting 3 days for mail: not gonna happen.  Cards are now sent online.  Bills are too.   And dare I say it, telephone calls are also greatly reduced.

I personally know people who are still fighting social media.   Guess what?   They are getting left behind.

Here’s what they are missing:

* daily connections regardless of distance.

* sharing photos and videos – of children, grandchildren, or perhaps of some simple beauty of the world, and exciting events that happen.

* Reposting positive and uplifting sayings, lyrics, and such.  Sharing joys and concern.

* Finding ‘long lost’ friends.

* Hearing local, national, and international news quickly.

* Connecting with organizations you care about.  Getting info from them.

* the ability to be connected anywhere, anytime.  The flexibility to use it on your time table.

YES, I realize that there are some negatives about social media.   There are negatives about anything if you look for it.   Sometimes people are misunderstood on it.  There is a chance that someone will try and get your info.  Guess what?  You don’t have to put any private data on it.   We all have choices – online and off.   We all have to be decisive online and off.   We need to know there are a few bad people trying to scam their way through life.  Again, online and off.

Why am I ‘musing’ about social media?  It makes me sad that some people prefer not to use it.   They are ‘out of the loop.’   They don’t get to send good wishes for birthdays, and they don’t see amazing trip pictures. Or send a quick joke to brighten a day.     They are part of a dying generation…because the next one is ALL about being online.

Is it stubbornness? Is it fear?   Why not be on social media?     I don’t get it.

By the way, I write my Musings, and then post them on to social media.  If I didn’t do that, my thoughts would stay in my computer – unread.   Maybe some think that would be best.  Ha!     But, I love my voice here.  I love reaching out.  I love connecting.   It really is the best!

If you are reading this, you ARE on social media.  I guess I’m ‘preaching to the choir’…   you get it.