facebook, SNS, electronic devices

Stupid world cup is depressing me.  So far, this has been the worst World Cup ever.  May be I should take pictures to brighten my mood, but where and what?

I originally wanted to post this on my facebook, but I feel like a blithering fool talking about soccer nonstop these days.  I actually want to talk more, and have in depth discussion with other people about the beautiful sport but unfortunately, not many people are interested.  The story of my life.

Oh!  and I'm seriously thinking about shutting down facebook for good (though I'll probably re-open the account within weeks if not days... or may be within hours).  There are two rationale for this:  1.  Reading bunch of statuses does not make me more knowledgeable in subjects I wish to be more knowledgeable.  It merely creates topic for gossip (hey that kinda rhymes).  2.  In my opinion, I think facebook is detrimental to my social networking.  As if email and texting weren't enough, facebook adds yet even shallower method to communicate - public notices.  Because they are public, the content becomes shallower and shallower. 

And what's the deal with everyone not wanting to offend other people or disturb their privacy?  Because everyone is so cautious these days, they utilize "shallower" methods of communication, via facebook or texting.  It is my theory that due to wealth of these "extended proximity communication" tools, the amount of face-to-face and verbal communication is dwindling.  What is even worse is diminution of hand written letters.  Call me old fashioned, but hand written words are honest and humane.  It rings emotions deep within us.  It cannot be replaced.

I think these electronic devices create more loneliness by adding needless space between human communication.  We pretty much sucked out humanity out of human interactions.

p.s. I went six months in Mongolia, with limited access to ANY electronic devices, and never felt lonely once.  Only in America do I feel lonely.