Leaving Facebook by Instructions from Guide Spirits

[royster]

This is going to be a long rant, so either sit down with a cup of coffee, or keep moving on to your next topic. I’ll try to keep it lively and informative for those who stay.

The average attention span is eight seconds. This has been by design.

First and foremost: announcing my leaving Facebook is NOT to prompt people to beg me to stay. It is by advice of my guide spirits, and those with Intuition and Sensitivity might want to listen.

My guide spirits…some of you call them “guardian Angels”…have always instructed me into situations, and those instructions invariably come with the warning: “You’ll need to let it go, some day.” As I adhere closer to their suggestions, over the years, I have always managed to experience events fairly unscathed.

And so it was, going into Facebook some time ago.

What we see on Facebook is the further conditioning of the eight-second attention span. While the façade advertises a happy face saying “social networking!”, it is a whorehouse of mainstream chutzpah and junk food …all well and good for a short time. But we see entire walls filled with game achievements, approvals of commercial products and corporate-sponsored charities that are neither truly beneficial or with any accountable merit. Maybe I’m being too tough. After all, I’ve waken up in whore houses, gorged on junk food and could have paid a college tuition for all the quarters I’ve put into “Donkey Kong” machines.

The difference is: those were real places, and human experiences.


The serious dangers of Facebook are cleverly hidden behind every cutesy drawing that baits you into staying just another minute. And as your mind is lulled into joyous play, what’s going on with your subconscious? What are you…over time…sacrificing to BE on Facebook? Worse, what is the overall activity setting you up for, while you’re attention is diverted?

There need be only 2 more major steps before the internet becomes the “1984” omnipresent and all-seeing screen. Those who choose to laugh this off in hopes it goes away might want to consider: I spend the majority of my time studying, while you have been playing games. The facts I know of will not be found in the exchange of Farmville prizes or the time you can’t retrieve since your focus was elsewhere. And here’s your worst nightmare: you no longer have the time to catch up.

5 million entities are pooled in the Facebook data system. Worried about personal information? Forget your social security number being seen: that’s the least of it. The personal information is just that: what you personally feel, see, like, dislike and on and on. Oh yes: this is HISTORY in the data bank.

I’m not bailing because of this. I have conducted my life as openly as possible. Big Brother KNOWS I’m a veteran 9/11 Truther. And everything else. That’s not my worry at all.



Cyclically I receive Lightworker Service duty, and that’s what this is about. It is directly associated with what is coming down the road, and what the Angelic/Lightworker stream DOES, behind the scenes.

And in front of them.

Those refusing to believe any harm is coming from the governments or the internet of this world are in for some very cold water when The Titanic shows how damaged it IS from the iceberg.

I do not seek a lifeboat for myself: I am a Sojourner through eternity…and incidentally, past-life experiences >ahem< are helpful…committed to specific service for the universe. Whatever your beliefs, beliefs cannot understand. Understanding comes from KNOWING. And in your mind, denying that I’m a Lightworker doesn’t change my lifework one bit; I still will do what I’m dedicated to.

Now a small detail: what to do with this thread?

Whatever flips yer skirt.

Those who wish to remain in contact with me are welcome to send a private message. I will remain on the Pavlina Forum for a while. I will remain at Halfway long enough to trim and finish my essays, then I leave there, too. I leave all my work and study for the public to access, as clean as I can make it.

In the movie, “Caberet”, the last scene is very much like what I’m feeling: the Nazis, watching everything, will soon figure us out, too. SO, to survive and conduct the LifeStream train…

Goodnight.

[Weena]

I'll miss you . Oh wait! you're still on the forums . I get your point about Facebook, I myself hesitated a few times whether to leave it or stay on it. Only time will tell .Good luck with all your projects!!!

[freddy]

Thanks for reminding me of the dangers of facebook. Keep safe

[dream]

I have been hesitant to start a facebook account for some reason, for the last three years. Although I get invitations and people are shocked there is still one person left without an account? They feel the need to talk me into getting one. I have a twitter account and I don't think I totally get that one.

I read every word od what you wrote and I am not sure if your using nice words as you are trying not to be too blunt, but for some reason I do not understand why you are leaving facebook. The government will use it against the public, People are zombies missing out on life, it is mind controlling, You are predicting something bad will happen in the future? For me could you be a bit more direct.

Thanks
one person still left w/out a facebook account

[moonrambler]

All I can see is nobody has to use Facebook in the way you describe.

[Weena]

The annoying factor is being checked on. For example the advertisements are always more or less related to my interests (aside from fast food ads that i love to report as being "offensive", lol). So obviously some strangers keep putting their noses into your profile, even with strict settings and refusing applications...

[royster]

Originally Posted by dream

I read every word od what you wrote and I am not sure if your using nice words as you are trying not to be too blunt, but for some reason I do not understand why you are leaving facebook. The government will use it against the public, People are zombies missing out on life, it is mind controlling, You are predicting something bad will happen in the future? For me could you be a bit more direct.

Thanks
one person still left w/out a facebook account

Thank you, dream. I could have rambled on about this, but decided to state the basics, and let questions like yours surface.
Yes, I'm trying to be not too blunt, but also there are some things I need not say.

The government spying issue is moot: it isn't a concern, for me, what they know. It's actually what they've DONE to the masses that serves as alarm.

For example, I asked people to sign up ("hit 'like') if they were willing to donate 24 hours of their Facebook time and space to educate everyone on Facebook as to the many viruses being experienced and reported.





Not one person even said "boo". Not even a comment.





So even FRIENDS are not willing to group together for a common cause, which would benefit all.


We see this in the 9/11 Truth Movement, too: those unwilling to so much as "believe" the government could do wrong. It comes down to them perceiving their loss of personal comfort. Ironically, since people no longer rally together in substantial arenas, their fears of losses are guaranteed to become reality.

It is at this point the spiritual realm calls an end to allowing humanity to "solve" their problems on their own. An intervention will occur. History shows us this, literally in stone.

Then there are the experts who will come forward and explain it all away. These are actual words spoken [historical fact]:


"The Titanic can't possibly be sinking; don't you hear the music!?"

For three days, the entire world did not "believe" the Titanic could have sunk. Some stretched the boundaries by imagining it hadn't sunk all the way, that perhaps it was just a few hundred feet under water.

In studying the broadest spectrum of human awareness and simultaniously being in contact with every walk of life...which I am...it is patently clear that the present situation is irretrievable, and people are diverted enough "to the music!?" that no significant action can be motivated. The Angelic realms have had to work harder and harder as people got lazier and stupid, and we now must devote even more focus and attention. But now not so much in our earth actions, but with the frequencies/realms/dimensions we have been listening to for years. We are being instructed to work deeper within ourselves to generate a purer spiritual energy, and, frankly, the other realms are now interested in preserving those who have listened and followed.

A letter I wrote enjoyed publication Saturday:
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Northern Virginia Daily October 25, 2010

Sir:

Halloween, like all other “holy days”, was hijacked by the mainstream churches in order to influence popular thinking. Based in pagan observation, few would recognize the current “celebrations” of spiritual rite in any “holiday” due to corporate contamination. Paganism, itself, has been smeared with negative connotations in order to control popular “belief“.

Because our society is constantly feeding on itself, it is difficult to see ourselves from the outside. What modern Halloween looks like is: the celebration of corruption-still-functioning - what else would a zombie represent? To accept, without question, these subtle perversions is to allow the spiritual deterioration of oneself. Yet our belief systems demand we “do as the crowd” in order to be accepted.

In closely examining our belief systems, we will find they aren’t even of our own creation; from birth our minds and beliefs are dictated by corporate interests. In fact, we are so deeply programmed to obey the “system” that we utilize the built-in denial mode to refuse to “believe” specific facts and actions. For example, examining our belief systems with brutal honesty. Few have the courage to do so, but those who try immediately find some very questionable conflicts within themselves. In a world of constant distraction and entertainment, it is woefully sad how few are truly following a spiritual path, because it requires time and dedication; something entertainment disallows.

As we approach the biggest conditioned-response holiday, Christmas, I suspect few will observe the true Christed teachings; it’s much easier to pull prefabricated beliefs from the mainstream shelf, and pretend they make us look good. Jesus’ words, despite tampering by those who murdered Him, are still timeless and relevant, not only to a corruption-functioning world, but for the eternity that speaks to us when we shut off the t.v., the computer, and the divisive politics.

Thanksgiving is every day, every hour. “All Souls’ Eve” is when we pray with knowing the true principles of our universe, and honor them. Christmas is giving every day, as masters have instructed us, and honoring the God of our understanding.

“Corruption functioning unhindered” is unacceptable.

　

Roy Andrew Stokes
[BTW, that's how I'm listed on Facebook]

Small doses of corruption have been "acceptable" in larger and larger doses to the point that people can't...or refuse...to see the corruption. Facebook celebrates what is "normal". And normal has devolved into a very ugly cancer, literally.

Incidently, this doesn't mean I lose my sense of humor; you might start looking close at what I say and give it some deeper thought.

To see my letter, go to the site and click "Letter" for October 30.
Opinion: Letters to the Editor

[royster]

Originally Posted by moonrambler

All I can see is nobody has to use Facebook in the way you describe.

I've tried, and watched others try: Facebook is not a viable educational media. In fact, its design is EXACTLY "1984's" "Memory Hole".

[royster]

There IS one strong warning I can give, with good credential:

I have worked in the average American home for 26 years. This involved being in a spectrum of economic realities. I also travel cross-country sufficiently to understand and see regional homogenizations and trends.

In California, it is impossible to even pump gas without a television screen blaring in your face. Go to the grocery store, and you're forced to its exposure. Have lunch at Wendy's, and there's their own television "station". You are now becoming used to televisions ever-present. You might want to research what corporations are providing programing for all these specialized channels. And all of these channels...bless their hearts!...provide news "snippets"...so that "information" is uniform coast to coast, and beyond.

It won't take much...and it will happen suddenly...for these channels to merge into one continuous stream...any number of events can be used to trigger this. And watch what Facebook becomes.

The real warning will be when your are required to re-register with Facebook...again, any number of events can be used to trigger this, a virus scare is my guess. At some point, you will be required to interact with the television. Getting off of Facebook NOW gives you the benefit of not being obligated to that requirement, or subjected to the conditioning that is leading up to it.

Uhh....you gonna eat them fries?

What I'm telling you is: I'm physically OUT IN THE WORLD. I am not on a computer day in and day out. I do not retrieve my reality from a computer only, as many do. I make my living by serving the public...ALL of them; I don't sell used junk on e-bay to pay the rent. So I KNOW what's out there, I deal with it on a broader scale than most.

[moonrambler]

Originally Posted by royster

I've tried, and watched others try: Facebook is not a viable educational media. In fact, its design is EXACTLY "1984's" "Memory Hole".

Are we supposed to think Facebook is a viable educational medium?

I joined Facebook in May. I'm not exaggerating when I say it has revolutionized my relationship with my family in a positive way. I can only wish I would have joined it a long before.

I have 53 "friends" there; only a handful play any games or use FB the way you seem to be describing it. It is simply a very easy way to check in with everybody -- for some people a few times a day, for others once a week or so.

Strangely enough, my two friends who are the most obviously active on Facebook also have very active, fulfilling lives.

[st33med]

Originally Posted by Weena

The annoying factor is being checked on. For example the advertisements are always more or less related to my interests (aside from fast food ads that i love to report as being "offensive", lol). So obviously some strangers keep putting their noses into your profile, even with strict settings and refusing applications...

You can install adblock plus to stop those FB ads. Link is here. It's free, doesn't cost you anything, and even blocks other common ads on other sites. It only requires that you use Firefox.

[escapeplan]

Royster,

For what it's worth I agree with you. However, right or wrong, if there are moves to take the world in this direction it should be obvious that there's not a darn thing anyone can do about it because the population is asleep. Maybe they are asleep because we are wrong and paranoid, or maybe they are asleep because as humans we are, on the whole, easy to deceive. Either way, what's clear to me is that cctv, facebook, increasing loss of freedom and increasing loss of privacy are here to stay. A successful rebellion requires a critical mass, and the chances of that happening are... well, zero from what I've seen!

[Dezarae]

I know exactly what you mean. I stopped all those games and nonsense and started spending my time studying about a year ago, and I've never looked back!!

However, I'd be remiss if I didn't point out what a great tool Facebook can be for those who are networking with others who are on a similar path of enlightenment. My spirit gets a great uplifting when I read the various quotes, updates, and stories from those who are on a similar journey as myself.

I think that ultimately Facebook is a tool, just like anything else, so we have to use it correctly to get the most benefit out of it.

[royster]

I agree, moonrambler: it was stunning the people and groups I was able to bring together. And st33med, I understand about blocking. As I said, there are multiple reasons I'm leaving. "Blocking" the annoyances is the least of the problem.

Living my convictions is part of it. But also, as an Indigo, I will go into an event and quick-study. While Facebook has its merits, stepping back and looking at the bigger picture is important.

Escapeplan clearly sees much of that big picture (and blessings on your path!). I want to emphasize that I have participated in political activism since my teen years. I've learned enough to know that activism isn't going to do anything meaningful: the opposition has had the resources to thwart any movement by merely infultrating them...by studying their interactions, likes, dislikes and intentions. The time has come, Luke Skywalker, to find the ONE within us. The Hopi Elders statement says it best:

WE are the ones we are looking for.

Dezarae, you are quite correct...along with similar observations, that it can be a great tool. Let us also ponder a bit beyond that: is anyone going to go into a trap with rotten bait? I tried using one of my socks to catch trout. The fish just weren't biting that day.

Ted Kadzinski (or however it's spelled) also known as the Unibomber, made several intelligent observations in his "manifesto". One of which is: what is optional today becomes mandatory tomorrow. He used the automobile as a good example. Cars weren't necessary in a slower world. Now you MUST have a car (in many cultures) or you become homeless (and "homelessness" is technically illegal). We can look at several items in our daily lives that have become mandatory...as life's speed has increased, what has been gained? A lot of impatience, competition and wasting of resources.

I am grateful for those who have responded here. I also need to express a brotherly love for all who befriended me on Facebook and interacted with me there. THAT KIND OF NETWORK is a fractal example of "The Grid". The Grid requires our telepathic focus, and so long as we use prosthetics (crutches for the senses) we will NOT develope a strong connection to the world of telepathy or clair/audio voyance.

And i say, sincerely, that those of you I befriended, I asked because I think the world of you, unconditionally.

[st33med]

Originally Posted by royster

Ted Kadzinski (or however it's spelled) also known as the Unibomber, made several intelligent observations in his "manifesto". One of which is: what is optional today becomes mandatory tomorrow. He used the automobile as a good example. Cars weren't necessary in a slower world. Now you MUST have a car (in many cultures) or you become homeless (and "homelessness" is technically illegal).

Nobody is forcing you to have a car, and nobody said that being homeless was illegal. You can choose to ride the bus if you want!

I have a car because I think it is fun to drive a manual transmission with a small car but a great engine.

[royster]

Originally Posted by st33med

Nobody is forcing you to have a car, and nobody said that being homeless was illegal. You can choose to ride the bus if you want!

I have a car because I think it is fun to drive a manual transmission with a small car but a great engine.

Something I pass along from my guide spirits, and this has been a very wonderful exercize:

take your concluding thought. Now; develop it further two thoughts.

[royster]

From another forum:

you might include the vast proliferation of cellphones. The latest bit of madness is a vunderkind device claimed to help us deal with cellphones in general. It, too, is a cellphone-camera-tv-computer-backscratcher-thing that promises to improve the art of conversation. Like, yeah baby.

[interchangeable]

I have felt this way for sometime about every technological marvel that exists in our society, including the use of electricity and natural gas.

Many of the products invented and pushed on the people were done in an effort to keep sociey dependant on services like natural gas and electricity. In 1998 my country had an ice storm that killed all services to many towns for just 6 days. People died. Farm animals died. There were billions of dollars in damages and insurance claims. Most of that was because of the dependance upon electricity and the inability to cope without it.

Just look at the number of people building half-million dollar homes that would be royally screwed if they had no power for a week or two. How many people do you know that have one room in their home that has a woodburning stove or fireplace where the family could hunker down and survive for an unknown period if need be? I'm always amazed at the amount of money spent on McMansions that won't be worth **** if you have no services. Yes, lovely fireplace you have in your *Great Room* with the soaring cathedral ceilings and open floor plan. Do you have a small room that could essentially become a self-contained *one room cabin* in case of emergency?

I feel very strongly that all these wonderful inventions are in essence a distraction. A distraction from our true reality and they all have this sort of underlying fear and desperation to them, as does the non-stop purchasing of them. Yeah, some of these things are great and convenient or just plain fun. But when we're at the point that we will literally die if we don't have them for 6 lousy days, that's a problem.

Can you survive without technolgy, without natural gas, without elctricity? If so, how long could you last? When you start thinking about it and getting anxious about it, do you attempt to drown that anxiety under yet more crap or to shut it out with yet more distractions?

[royster]

I feel very strongly that all these wonderful inventions are in essence a distraction. A distraction from our true reality and they all have this sort of underlying fear and desperation to them, as does the non-stop purchasing of them. Yeah, some of these things are great and convenient or just plain fun. But when we're at the point that we will literally die if we don't have them for 6 lousy days, that's a problem.

A wonderful post, interchangeable, and well worth pondering. The Great Spirit (of your understanding) has been nudging us ALL to consider self-sustaining lives. Our present-day conditions are identical to the enslavement in biblical Egypt. People were "sold" into slavery, just so they could eat. (Was the famine deliberately prompted? Some say 'yes'). We can see this looming on the horizon, particularly with the United States offering immediate citizenship in exchange for military service. 9/11 was the beginning of several things that have dropped below the radar, BECAUSE of the sparkly distractions.

I promised not to get too bible-y with this part of my ascension, though some bible referrences are appropriate.

In leaving Facebook, I am removing from my life a distraction and social engineering I do not agree with, nor can I control. "If thy eye offends thee, cast it from thee." This doesn't mean rip yer eyes out; it means stop harboring that which is visually non-productive to your path.

If the city offends thee, go to the city limits, shake the dust from your sandals, and head on out. It might help the sojourner who does this to pop some R.E.M. into the tape player. Maybe Doors. Whatever.

Facebook is also a Babylon, the world whore that everyone drinks of. While, indeed, there are spiritual tid-bits there, they have a life expectantcy of a few hours: the Memory Hole consumes any lingering post. So in order to keep a cyber focus, you need to continue visiting there. A-ha.

[royster]

I somewhat have to agree Roy. More because if you judge the merits of the intrusion versus the time you spend on it... It just really doesn't have much merit. But then again their is the occasional hello to a family member, or a friend... I think I can string it along for a bit this time without lashing out against it.

But you know what is a crazy facebook nudge. Try walking to a friends house who lives more than 30 kms away. Just walk it one day for the heck of it, and knock on the friends door. That's a facebook poke. and a half!

No question about the "keeping in touch" factor, Justin. But I also point out that no hook bags a fish without bait. So the good points ARE valid, but looking a bit beyond them, I see a greater danger. In other words, for ME, (and now, several others) the values-exchange is more than I'm willing to submit myself to.

[moonrambler]

Originally Posted by royster

In other words, for ME, (and now, several others) the values-exchange is more than I'm willing to submit myself to.

I am curious why you don't select the values you want to exchange there, rather than dumping the entire venture.

Nobody has to 'like' anything there or interact with any of the gadgetry.

If you really cannot select out the values you want, then I understand why you need to dispense with it.

[royster]

You pretty much got it, moonrambler. It's also removing the temptation to go there. I can contribute much more meaningful and enduring exchanges here than I can there. And here, we only have to deal with BillyTheAdult and LostmyMap. I'll take those guys ANY DAY over Facebook!!!

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The flash rate of the screens is programmed to put your brain into a semi sleep state, hypnotic, to keep us asleep. The less time in front of screen, the faster the awakening

[WarrenG]

Good thread, I've been thinking this for a while. The main points I agree with Royster:

• People who make money through Facebook tend only to care about making money, as opposed to doing good and improving conditions for employees/overseas workers/the environment
• A lot of information about a lot of people and their connections, all centralised, as you say it's easy to connect several of these networks
• Facebook lax with privacy policies/don't seem to really value this
• Distractions and games instead of things that develop and fulfil long-term (contant checking for new messages etc)
• Activism has gone from picketing to "Start a Facebook group"
• Other users can control a lot of data about you and link it to your account, including photos (and de-tagging yourself will be irrelevant once facial recognition improves)

I cancelled mine years back. I had a flash of vindication when the fiasco about changing the privacy policy so that Facebook owned the rights to any pictures uploaded happened (or something along those lines).

The US and UK might be largely asleep in this way, but other places aren't. France, for instance, like to set things on fire when their government does something they don't like. I saw a thing on the news today where yet another small town (in UK) was about to get a large brand supermarket, and locals complained because local businesses suffer, resources are sucked out of the area instead of circulating inside it. This is the sort of thing that should overturn a decision like that, but I'm sure time will see the supermarket built and the people ignored, because their best interests aren't important. By the way, the French call this process of small towns all ending up with the same brand name stores La Londonization.

Anyway, back to Facebook. It's not the only thing here - I write on blogs about my likes, dislikes etc too. Should I be worried about that? I can pull it anytime, but you know it's all cached. And in a way it's a shame that the internet is probably the best way to get a passive income which is a good way to be free(er).

On the other hand though, I know people whose network is pretty wide - people in different cities, countries, continents - Facebook is simply a better way to stay in touch with people like this. I know you can email, but people just don't!

Royster, what other steps in this general direction are you taking? Quitting the web completely?

[royster]

Thank you for your kindness, Warren. And thank you for your insight.

(Sighhhhh....)
I remain on the internet service primarily to remain in easy contact with my mother in Los Angeles, whose days are not many. I'm fairly resolved to go off-line once she passes. But all of you can see the delimma:

I've found wonderful friends, brothers and sisters like you.

Certainly, Warren, I want to minimize my on-line time, any more. And it has long been my observation that so long as one continues to rely on a crutch, the leg isn't going to heal. That said, my psychic skills will not strengthen if I continue to rely on the manual (electronic) communication system. Many of us are getting "a call", and it is in perfect alignment with all we've come to know spiritually. It takes some courage to say "Yes, Lord" to the God of our understanding, but we've CALLED that God to our side, and It's asking "are you serious about this? Because, baby, WE CAN dance."

We have prayed at every "Fire The Grid" event, and there's one more to come. I can't keep moving in THAT direction if my intention is to NOT answer my Call. My intention is to walk into that unknown; I've been down every other road. And i can say with humble confidence; I've been coached for this event all my life.

It's really a tough one, Warren, and I am so grateful you asked.

I, of course, will go when it's time. The 4th dimension is already working with many of us, some have been asked to be "bridges". I will/ have been such a bridge. In lieu of that, it is time for me to eliminate the pretenders (don't tell Crissy Hinds!) and work with the Knowers.

[royster]

I have initiated the deletion process. According to the instructions, you can't see my account anymore.

For those who wish to know about the process:
it allows 14 days for you to change your mind, and re-establish your account.

An option also exists for you to let the account go dormant.

It may be of some use for those still on Facebook to share knowledges about certain activities...like, "If you un-friend someone, do they get a notice?"

Janice and I experimented with this: I "un-friended" her and we waited to see what happened. Nothing, really. Her friend count simply went down one digit. I then sent her a friendship request and we resumed the journey.

I "un-friended" a few people over the course of my stay there: I didn't need their jabber. I'm sure many didn't appreciate mine.

It is true, that the internet can be a great tool. Television could, too, but controlling economic factors influenced programming to a point of conditioning, not education. What "educational" programming that did exist, in the form of public broadcasting, Republicans tried to kill, and still do. The agenda is clear for any media: economics above life. Control instead of sharing. Division instead of equality.

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[CiNz]

The harmful aspect of facebook is the addiction. And unfortunately, its quite easy to get addicted to. This addiction leads to wasting time and energy. So..you can deal with that in two ways... 1. Delete your account. 2. Go check into facebook rehab or, you can just overcome the addiction like any other.

[reiki717]

You definitely have a good point here. Facebook sucks so much of our time, attention and really, I think, can be harmful to real-life relationships.

No time for your friends? No need to make time - just post on their wall and call it a day!

Long-lost high school "friend" wants to add you even though they barely spoke to you 10 years ago? Cool!

I've thought about leaving FB but I don't know if I really want to right now. Am I addicted? I do think so. Sigh.

[royster]

In conducting this event, if I have made you think two thoughts beyond what you would have - then I have been successful.

I get the strong impression I've caused people to examine closer what some take as a given.

The "addiction" doesn't end with deleting the account: the devil is on your shoulder for two weeks...."Are you SUUUuuuuure you want to delete?" I will post here if I get any further notices from Facebook.

And in a media like this, it is important to understand what created the media/idea. In Facebook's case, Mark Zuckerman, a recluse who couldn't face people. 5 billion people are using his prosthetic crutch to hobble about, themselves.

And as reiki points out, the shallowest of interactions.

The advertisements for games was appalling: "Mafia Wars" encourages you to assemble a gang, take over the town, make money. Other war games involve creating an empire, and conquering other cities/countries. How is this acceptable? Yet people brush it aside, "Oh, that's just..."

And those who accept..."oh, that's just" are liable to accept anything. Then wonder why their minds are cluttered with confussion.

Thanks for letting me rant.

[royster]

Janice reports that there is no trace of my ever being on Facebook.

1984 "un-personed". Just thought you'd want to know what happens when you elete your account.

[Richful]

The flash rate of the screens is programmed to put your brain into a semi sleep state, hypnotic, to keep us asleep. The less time in front of screen, the faster the awakening

Hi, I'm an electronics technician by day. That statement is invalid.

The refresh rate of televisions is different depending upon the encoding method used, be it analog signals, digital signals and there are different types of encoding within those two basic categories. Just off the top of my head Cathode ray tubes and LCD's can run on 50Hz, 60Hz or 100Hz, Hz = cycles per second. Ever watched a television on television, notice they flicker? A mismatch between the speed the camera captures the image and the television on cameras refresh rate. TV's are designed so our eyes see only the image, not the gaps between.
Also I'm from Australia and we have a totally different encoding type to the USA. Engineers design this stuff, not governments.

In saying that time away from monitors is a good thing

While I am a tech my phone is old and just makes calls/txts, I visit few forums (this is one of them) and my facebook account has actual people I know on it. I also don't play any games on facebook, I keep in contact with my friends and ignore the ads. I also like cars

Also I think your 1984 metaphor should be switched to Brave New World - Being kept entertained, dumbed down, not oppressed as such.
Good luck with your endevours.