classylady Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I’m accepting President Nelson’s request to the sisters to give up social media for 10 days. I know what that will entail for me—FaceBook, and some of my online games I play. How about you? NeuroTypical 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane_Doe Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I've been thinking on this. A lot. There are some places online which are toxic for me, so obvious scrap them-- I've been trying to before, and going to use this challenge as a big external push in that direction. Some things aren't really the place but more certain individuals / conversations. They just aren't good for me. The third thing would be moderation in the good things to focus on the great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CV75 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 10 minutes ago, classylady said: I’m accepting President Nelson’s request to the sisters to give up social media for 10 days. I know what that will entail for me—FaceBook, and some of my online games I play. How about you? Does this count as social media? C-yas!!! Overwatch and carlimac 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Folk Prophet Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 13 minutes ago, CV75 said: Does this count as social media? C-yas!!! I was thinking about it and if he asked the brethren to do the same, which I expect he will at some point and, as for me and this site, I'm here for one reason: to discuss the gospel on a daily basis. I stepped away for a time, being frustrated with the...um...garbage here (of which I am a part). But I found that without the daily gospel discussion that I was thinking about the gospel much less, etc. So I returned. So I don't know if I'd include this site or not. But I expect that if (by which I mean when) he asks the brethren to do the same that I will likely fast from the internet entirely (other than what's required for work, etc), and from tv/movies entirely (which I mostly consume on the internet anyhow). Overwatch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmanuel Goldstein Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 30 minutes ago, CV75 said: Does this count as social media? C-yas!!! It seems that the goal is to give up the world for 10 days to see if we might invite in the Spirit to become our personal guide and friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CV75 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 18 minutes ago, The Folk Prophet said: I was thinking about it and if he asked the brethren to do the same, which I expect he will at some point and, as for me and this site, I'm here for one reason: to discuss the gospel on a daily basis. I stepped away for a time, being frustrated with the...um...garbage here (of which I am a part). But I found that without the daily gospel discussion that I was thinking about the gospel much less, etc. So I returned. So I don't know if I'd include this site or not. But I expect that if (by which I mean when) he asks the brethren to do the same that I will likely fast from the internet entirely (other than what's required for work, etc), and from tv/movies entirely (which I mostly consume on the internet anyhow). 15 minutes ago, Emmanuel Goldstein said: It seems that the goal is to give up the world for 10 days to see if we might invite in the Spirit to become our personal guide and friend. I was joking... I don't consider a message board to be social media. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Folk Prophet Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, CV75 said: I was joking... I don't consider a message board to be social media. Then you are mistaken. It very much is social media. Overwatch and Grunt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeuroTypical Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Quote Social media are interactive computer-mediated technologies that facilitate the creation and sharing of information, ideas, career interests and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks. Not really much wiggle room to say mormonhub doesn't qualify. Overwatch and mirkwood 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) For the past couple years now, we have done a 1 week tech fast the week prior to Conference. That's why I hadn't participated this week. I actually forgot the first day. But my kids reminded me. It includes any technology that is primarily electronics. So for us, this site counted. The only exceptions we're for items that involved external commitments. My children who have college classes have to do work online and submit homework online, for example. This isn't a commandment, so I'm not sure how important is to consider what Pres Nelson meant. I believe it is important to catch the vision of what he's talking about. It was worth it for us to be rid of electronics for a week. This got the kids to stop gaming for a week. Any other week they'd weep and wail, but they don't gnash teeth 😁. But this week, they simply give it up. It has become tradition. Edited October 7, 2018 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CV75 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 38 minutes ago, The Folk Prophet said: Then you are mistaken. It very much is social media. OK see you in 10 days The Folk Prophet and Overwatch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, CV75 said: OK see you in 10 days Wait, CV75 is a woman? Edited October 7, 2018 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentOne Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I'm dropping Twitter, Facebook, and all sites with message boards I ever use. I'll be done here by the end of today and will schedule a few tweets and facebook posts tomorrow for my outside obligations before logging off there. The Folk Prophet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Folk Prophet Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 With our beloved sisters away we're sure to start World War III. Midwest LDS, Overwatch, NeedleinA and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I joined the church largely because of social media. My first contact with the missionaries was via Facebook. I have mixed feelings about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 45 minutes ago, The Folk Prophet said: With our beloved sisters away we're sure to start World War III. Well, if it's any consolation, I'll probably be so busy with work this week that you won't have me complaining so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentOne Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 33 minutes ago, MormonGator said: I joined the church largely because of social media. My first contact with the missionaries was via Facebook. I have mixed feelings about this. I expect most will come back, possibly (hopefully) making some changes in the way in which they use social media. I've believed for a long time that it would be to everybody's benefit to take regular social media fasts of this type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Just now, SilentOne said: . I've believed for a long time that it would be to everybody's benefit to take regular social media fasts of this type. Maybe. I don't claim to know what would benefit everyone else, I only know what would benefit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I just logged off my Facebook early. It was good because ironically I got into a very emotionally painful discussion about the social media fast where I had to unfollow someone. I had gone off Facebook before for a time and it was lovely. I think this will be good for me. I don't know if I'm going to remove all social media. Actually, that's hard for me. I'm an older millennial and I don't know what most of the stuff the young'ns are using these days. I sort of haunt this forum without posting much lately, but I have a teacher forum that is a good support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunt Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 13 minutes ago, MormonGator said: Maybe. I don't claim to know what would benefit everyone else, I only know what would benefit me. If being married has taught me anything, it's when I think I know what's "for my own good" I'm usually wrong. Overwatch, Midwest LDS and Sunday21 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zil Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Some people use social media to track famous people, talk politics, compare themselves to others, etc. I suspect the point of the fast is to escape this kind of thing. President Nelson encouraged (a) including all media that "brings negative and impure thoughts" (which would include TV, movies, music, news, books/magazines, and the like, as well as social media), and (b) praying about what you should exclude during your fast. For me, that's never a quick process, so I'm not worried about, for example, starting tomorrow and going for those 10 days. Backroads, The Folk Prophet and mirkwood 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentOne Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I'd estimate social media to constitute about 90%* of my media intake and brings about 98%* of my stress and negative and impure thoughts lately, so I'm good to get started now. If I think of something to add, I'll increase the length of my fast. *Numbers estimated while composing this post and thus may be slightly exaggerated. zil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MormonGator Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I enjoy my time on social media. I like being able to check the news, discuss/debate politics, music, etc. Some of my friends live far away and it's the best way to communicate with them, check up on their lives. It doesn't give me any stress at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlimac Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 4 hours ago, CV75 said: I was joking... I don't consider a message board to be social media. I do if it's contentious, which it is often here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 This definitely seems to be the most popular of his 4 challenges. Kind of a shame the ladies won't be around for the next 10 days. I was personally hoping to hear what plans anyone had made to fulfill the "participate fully in Relief Society" one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentOne Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Connie said: This definitely seems to be the most popular of his 4 challenges. Kind of a shame the ladies won't be around for the next 10 days. I was personally hoping to hear what plans anyone had made to fulfill the "participate fully in Relief Society" one. As of now, my plans are to read the recommended documents and ponder on how I can improve in that area. I should probably do that prayerfully. I figured out how many pages I need to read per day to finish my current read-through of the Book of Mormon and then read it again by the end of the year and have written each day's chapter goal on my calendar. I'm going to finish up today's reading as soon as I sign off here. I haven't figured out my temple schedule yet, but do plan to do so. So I, at least, plan on following through on all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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