A decade ago, I started using social media for fun, just because my classmates were all using it. I started with creating a friendster account, which is nowhere to be seen now since it is already down. But I remember, my friends know that it is me but all of us were using another person’s picture or an anime character instead of our real pictures. We were taking on another identity even when we are conversing with one another. However, as time passed, I eventually ditched using social media this way and used it as a channel to communicate with my friends and even my family. It also became a means for me to pour out what I want to say even if it is random or out of the blue especially on my twitter account. In terms of influence, I usually turn to social media to look for reviews regarding a new product, a new movie, series and others. I value opinions which I think are legit and was critically thought by the author. However, I rarely use social media right now especially Facebook since it is already riddled with ridiculously absurd posts. I usually scroll a few times, laugh at memes, then close it. I also do not post a lot unless I am sharing memes or things I know my peers and I could all relate to at some level. I think that the time where I woukd delete all my accounts beside my facebook account for chatting is very near since using social media does not really spark my interest anymore.












