I am fortunate enough not to have to go out to look for romance, but both
personally and professionally, I have to agree that life is made difficult
without using these services.
Having no facebook, skype, linkedin, google things, etc. and having to
explain why is a drawback with acquaintances, family and business relations.
Even some close friends think I'm strange.
Lately, and especially if it is someone I don't know well I just say I don't
like these things and I don't go into details. Sometimes I find people who
look up to me when I say I have no facebook and will say something like "Wow,
I wish I could close my account too. How do you manage?" I usually just say
that I felt happier when I stopped using it and maybe they would too.
Add to that the fact that I have almost discontinued my use of a cell phone
and it is not easy.
I find all of this has become easier to bear since Snowden. Friends may still
think I'm strange, but now most at least acknowledge I'm not crazy or
paranoid :)
