People have been asking where my photos went. Answer: I deleted them. I’m pulling back from social media. I don’t like its influence on me. I’ve found myself missing out on live moments because I scrambled to take a picture so I could share it instead. I’ve found myself buying/doing something because I was more excited to share it than to own/do it. I’ve found myself spending hours every month mindlessly scrolling to fill idle time, rather than using that time to mindfully read, learn, think, and pay attention to the things that really enrich me. I often wish I had that time back, rather spending it the same way again. And I don’t like the inescapable pull of checking in on the likes – the dopamine overdose can’t be good for you. These social media systems are built to addict, not to elevate. But I’m not entirely gone – I do learn things here, I discover things here, and I do enjoy the friendships that have formed. So I’ll be poking around from time to time, occasionally posting an ephemeral story. I just don’t want to contribute anything permanently anymore – especially to a Facebook-owned entity (not a fan of their practices). So cya around – have a great 2019! -Jason Fried