Episode 3: Lurking is a lifestyle

It's me, Hi, I'm the problem, it's me.

I am holding my own hand when I say this. I AM THE PROBLEM (not really, but it helps if the story has character development)!

Now let's break this down. I have come to the realization that I am a professional lurker. I spent the last few months mostly away from social media. It often creates a lot of stress for me because of the time I spend doomscrolling. However, Reddit has me ready to risk it all, ready to rejoin society, like maybe those other platforms aren't that bad. 

I mean, they really may not be. Let's break this down further:

Facebook 
Pro: allowed me to connect with people I hadn't spoken with in years. 
Con: That friend ... or Ex ...  that I probably shouldn't have ever reconnected with is now in my inbox.

Instagram
Pro: I get to see pictures and videos about really cool places and people from around  the world 
Con: I rarely get to see the bad angles, and I've only seen pictures that show the best side of the trip, not the ugly side. 

TikTok 
Pro: I have learned so much about different cultures and how they view food around the world. 
Con: I spend hours watching videos about a lady's lunch in India and her daily tiffin delivery. Please tell me there are some Lily Baria (TikTok) fans out there! 

Seriously, though, like an addict, no matter what the con is, I just keep coming back for more. 

Instead of viewing my lurking as lazy engagement, it's time to embrace the lifestyle. This could also be me finding a way to justify spending hours on end watching Tiffin videos, but hey... 

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