Why Some People Still Refuse To Use Networking Websites

There are many reasons why people simply will not use social networking websites. Here are some reasons that I found to be interesting:

1) They secretly desire to be different by being unwilling to do anything that seems trendy.  No matter what.  But eventually, they will use social media to show us how different they are.

2) They feel as if they are just too busy to devote the time to up keeping their on line presence.  It seems like hard work and even to some, considered a waste of time.

3) They are afraid that they are being monitored and controlled by corporations and the government.

4) They just want to keep their personal lives private from the public.  It may be that some lead double lives or are afraid their personal lives may hurt their livelihood.

5) They are not on social media for security purposes.  It could be that their livelihood forbids it, they are hiding from a staler or in witness protection program. 

6) The ex factor: They are avoiding the temptation of snooping around in their ex’s profiles that could lead to negative feelings and vice versa of their exes snooping on their profiles.

7) They are easily jealous of other people's lifestyles and insecure in their own.  Staying away from social media may keep their perspective in the right place.

8) They dislike violent news, opposing political opinions or negative emotionally triggering posts in their feed.

9) They feel online social networking is too shallow.  They are rebels of a world slowly vanishing into an digital one, seeking more real world experiences.

10) They are holding on to old values, unable to accept that the world is changing and unsure how to use this tool for their advantage.


Maybe they have it right or maybe their wrong, but nevertheless, I always find them fascinating.  A little mystery in the world is always refreshing.