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Why social media groups lose favor.

4/15/2015

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Originally used by students, Facebook is being deserted by youngsters like geese leaving for warmer climes. The reason: It is now too popular with their parents – and grandparents, who are turning to the social network to stay in touch and share family pictures.

Gulp. I'm one of the silver surfers they object to so much.

Almost a third of 16-to-34 year-olds have deleted their accounts because they no longer see it as ‘cool’.

Nearly 60 per cent of Britons aged over 55 now have a Facebook account, according to the study of 2,000 people commissioned by Halifax and carried out by Opinium Research.

In the poll, a third of Facebook users admitted to blocking a family member so they can no longer see their account or do not receive automatic updates.

One in ten young people signed up to other platforms to give them independence from their parents.

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They're using Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat. More than half said they had joined Twitter. At least I'm part of the 13 per cent of silver surfers who use that platform. About 40 per cent of those polled use the picture-sharing website Instagram, and the same proportion use Snapchat, a social media platform which automatically deletes messages shortly after they are sent.

However, among the over-55s, three percent have an Instagram account and even fewer – around one percent – use Snapchat. Source: Daily Mail. 

I looked up Snapchat, which is new to me. It seems you take a picture, add some words and send it to a friend. After they've read it, the post disappears. No more history, no more embarrassing past. 

Wouldn't work for this silver surfer because I don't have a smart-phone or close friends to gossip with or snipe at. Anyway, I want to share content. A few words wouldn't work for me.

Let's see if I can sum up the subject of my blog today in a few words. Um...

'Surf to the shore, jump off your board and ride Snapchat instead.' I'd post a picture of hunky surfers surrounded by beautiful girls holding smart-phones. No need to talk about important matters affecting the world we live in. Just have fun.

'Life is change', 'Go with the flow', 'Live well'. There's a lot to be said for enjoying the moment. I'm not sure I wouldn't have done the same if I had a chance to be young again.


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Melinda link
4/14/2015 09:31:56 pm

"To give them indepence from their parents." Iwork in youth ministry and this is very true. When Facebook opened up to all users, instead of just students, I heard a lot of complaints. The younger folks waned it to go back to the way it was. When it didn't, mnay left. Good post.

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Lata Subramanian link
4/14/2015 09:35:45 pm

Yes, I have been reading about youngsters abandoning Facebook. But I am not sure how exaggerated these reports are. I suspect youngsters are multitasking between social platforms:) Anyway, it's the age old generation gap till the young ones grow up and want contact with the grey and silver haired

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Nick #thisyearinmusic link
4/14/2015 10:32:10 pm

I think a reason why people are leaving social media is the rise of Skype and other websites. You don't need to type your message anymore, you can talk for free.

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Ajay Pai link
4/14/2015 11:31:09 pm

To add to what Lata has mentioned, FB gives every user a choice, whether to make their content, public or not. I believe the generation gap would exist.
Whatever said and done, I love being a part of the bloggers group and the warmth shared therein.

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emilia link
4/15/2015 01:00:51 am

still popular among younger than that ;)

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Mary Hill link
4/15/2015 01:58:28 am

I have noticed my daughter rarely uses Twitter too. She uses SnapChat and other sites. She also uses Instagram. I have an account, but am on my computer a lot more. Plus, I have a digital camera to take pictures. Most of the younger generations also do not blog. How do we attract them as readers? Just some thoughts. Thanks for sharing.

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Joan Harrington link
4/15/2015 02:00:22 am

Hi Francene,

Great post! I would tend to agree with you that I much rather enjoy sharing longer posts then just a few words.......I am a big fan of Facebook and devote a lot of my marketing to utilizing their platform :)

Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)

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Shonda link
4/15/2015 04:46:00 am

A couple of years ago, my teenage daughter told me, "Mom, only old people use FaceBook." I remember thinking, "I'm not old". People in their 40s are young. Lol. Yes, her generation only get on FaceBook if they are required. They are even starting to leave Twitter. Using Instagram, Vine and Snapchat more frequently.

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Anmol Rawat link
4/15/2015 05:32:01 am

Well, that seems legit, but Facebook is still pretty good for promotions and marketing. I do use twitter as well but Facebopok is one of a kind even now. Though I do agree, it has been crowded by older people as well now.

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Tandy Elisala link
4/15/2015 06:27:46 am

I heard this about facebook and I know 2 of my kids still use facebook and 1 doesn't use it very much. I think they use it to keep track of me more than I use it to keep track of them - lol. The age of snap chat, vine, and the like make it all too easy to promote ADD and such. Interesting times we live in.

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Carlease Burke link
4/15/2015 10:40:50 am

I've been hearing a lot about Snapchat from a couple of youngsters in my life lately but being the baby boomer I am it doesn't really work for me. What's the point? It takes me too long to figure out how to post something for it to disappear in a second!

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Alana link
4/15/2015 11:38:09 am

I'm another Silver Surfer. I use Twitter. I don't use Instagram, which is surprising with my love of photography. My son (mid 20's) has abandoned Facebook. I honestly don't know what he uses but it isn't anything he's invited me to!

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4/15/2015 05:26:49 pm

Nearly 60 per cent of Britons aged over 55 now have a Facebook account, according to the study of 2,000 people commissioned by Halifax and carried out by Opinium Research.

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5/19/2015 04:59:31 pm

Great post! I would tend to agree with you that I much rather enjoy sharing longer posts then just a few words.......I am a big fan of Facebook and devote a lot of my marketing to utilizing their platform :)

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6/5/2015 05:04:43 pm

Originally used by students, Facebook is being deserted by youngsters like geese leaving for warmer climes. The reason: It is now too popular with their parents – and grandparents, who are turning to the social network to stay in touch and share family pictures.

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