Facebook fatigue as teens move to anonymous social media

According to a recent study by Pew Internet and American Life Project, there are clear signs of Facebook fatigue among teenagers. Other studies have found the same trend across the board as people are getting tired of meaningless posts like "I am drinking coffee" or "My McDonald's burger tasted great". It also seems that the mainstream social media has taken away our ability to have interesting conversations.

It's not because we don't have exciting conversations left inside us. The reason for boring and trivial postings is simple. People just don't feel comfortable expressing their true feelings on social media due to possible ramifications. If you say something against your boss or company, you may get reprimanded or worse get fired. If you talk about your political affiliation, you might piss off your colleagues, bosses, or even family members. You certainly can't talk about sex, disputes with your significant others, your thoughts on religion/God, your addiction issues, and many other taboo topics.

Teenagers are usually facing a lot more emotional issues as they go through this volatile phase of life. A lot of them have strong feelings about various topics or need advice but are afraid to. This is where sites like Socialnumber.com allows them a platform to express themselves freely and seek advice on any topic they want. Some of the recent discussions on socialnumber.com include topics of college dating, sexual feelings for others, and even looking for advice to avoid suicidal thoughts. This is very powerful. You can get free advice from people who genuinely care without ever revealing your true identity. It's like getting multiple psychiatrists to help you with complete confidentiality.

Anonymous social media is a revolutionary concept that is starting to get hold and we'll see a massive adoption as people burn out from reading about their friends' eating routines.

- M.K.

Anonymous social media for Healthcare

I was reading about an anonymous social media site focused on healthcare. They allow doctors and patients to share discussions about specific symptoms. Anonymously. Great idea. The world of social media is moving very fast toward more privacy and anonymity when it comes to sharing discussions on social networks. And that's the great thing about socialnumber.com that allows anonymous discussions across any topic - Healthcare, Substance abuse, Sex, Spouse, Bad Bosses, Global Warming, Politics - whether it's rebels against Syrian Govt, dissenters of Chinese government, or Palestine/Israel supporters, Relgion, and various other topics.

Unlike Facebook or other social media sites, where you can talk about birthdays, your day at the beach, and awards you won, anonymous social media sites allow you to discuss the real aspects of your lives. Which you wouldn't dream of putting on mainstream social media. Because there are repurcussions. You can't even say whether you  are a Democrat or a Republication without some implications from your colleagues, bosses, or relatives.

The whole point of anonymous social media is to have the ability to express yourself freely - regardless of the topic.

- M.K.

Social Media and Privacy Issues

Privacy continues to be a huge concern as mainstream Social Media companies look to mine the user data to enhance their revenue streams. Senate Majority Leader Ellen M. Corbett, D-San Leandro is introducing another bill to protect consumers' privacy rights after losing her last bill two years ago do heavy lobbying by Facebook, Twitter, and others.

Another report by Piper Jaffray discovered that social media sites like Facebook are losing luster with the teens. In general, there seems to be a general burnout from these types of social networking sites where everything is open and there is no privacy.

More and more users are moving toward sites like socialnumber.com so they can express themselves freely without any repercussions. They  can discuss any topics from global warming to cold-hearted bosses, from sex to politics, from religion to atheism, just to name a few.

We hope that Ellen Corbett is successful in getting her bill passed. Even if she doesn't, users can make their own choice by moving to sites like socialnumber.com where they don't have to worry about privacy issues at all - bill or no bill.

M.K.

Share your discussions against Syrian Govt anonymously

I feel gratified when I see people who have been crushed by their governments are able to finally express themselves on a platform like Socialnumber.com. Being anonymous helps in really sharing your thoughts and feelings without the government throwing you in prison. Freedom of speech that we take for granted in the United States is a foreign concept in a lot of countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. People can't publicy say anything that is against the government even if they completely disagree.

Since Socialnumber.com allows completely anonymity and you are just a number, users are able to truly say how they feel. Where else could the Syrian rebels or anyone for that matter could say something like this on a group (including Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter or any other social media site) without worrying about repurcussions.

"This guy can't be serious. What a jerk! He needs to take his family and leave the country before he has Saddam's fate...." - they are talking about Assad of course.

Freedom of speech can be so liberating..


M.K.

Facebook privacy issues continue

As I was reading this article on privacy issues in social media - http://www.dailytargum.com/opinion/columnists/social-networking-gives-false-sense-of-privacy/article_28c0ad14-8c53-11e2-908c-001a4bcf6878.html, I started to wonder why people put up this invasion of privacy. Then I realized that it was because people didn't know.

And I found this part from the article rather interesting - "...The fact of the matter is, regardless of the category, all of these friends have access to all your so-called private stuff on these social networking sites. Especially if you are an individual in the public domain, any of your interests can be used as a weapon against you, whether it is your interest in women with big booties or your open prejudice against a particular group."

And that's why we created SocialNumber.com, an anonymous social media site where you don't have to worry about people peeking in and finding out all the details about you. While sharing works for your basic updates like job status, where you are traveling (although I'd question this one), how you spent your weekend etc., it doesn't quite work for more personal information like your personal feelings about your boss, your spouse, your siblings, and even your parents. You need a place where you can express yourself freely without any repercussions.

And, I liked the way the writer Vaishali Gauba summarized it - "... But don’t let social networking become the one entity that knows everything about you. You can very legitimately demand privacy from a social network in the same way you demand privacy from people. So don’t be an open book, maintain your space and don’t be too quick to post pictures. Who knows — the social network might clash with your professional network, too."

And, believe me, because of these reasons, Anonymous Social Media is truly liberating it. Try it.

M.K.

Anonymous Social Media - Some examples of how people express themselves

When you are able to express yourself freely, you think different.

Here are just a few examples of how people are expressing themselves on SocialNumber.com, the only true anonymous social media site:

There is this girl that is basically the girl of my life....with her I don't have to pretend nothing, and she said she loves me back...but nothing in my life can be this good, she is 200 km away and now he has a boyfriend.....this really sucks, I can't do anything.....


I'm increasingly thinking about a career change. I'm not sure if it's a good idea. It is truly a
huge decision. I've been at a job I love for more than 25 yrs. There comes a time for change in every life.  Is it time for mine?


What happened to the simple fun we used to have? Too much stress for everything...


You wouldn't normally say these things and a lot more on any other social media site. On SocialNumber.com, you don't have to worry about any repercussions so you can truly express yourself about anything.


M.K.

Why Anonymous Social Media is Important

Raised Eyebrows - that's what I get whenever I mention Anonymous Social Media. Why would you want that? Well, it's social media turned upside down. When you connect with people you know on social media you still act the same way as you would in real life - PC (Politically Correct for those of you who live a sheltered life), boring stuff. You can't express yourself freely because you don't know what the repercussions are going to be.

Everyday we hear stories about people losing their jobs, marriages, and relationships because they posted something on their facebook. There is absolutely no privacy and you are being watched every social media moment of your life. So instead of expressing your thougths you are again a prisoner of social restrictions.

Enter anonymous social media. When you know you are anonymous, you can truly express yourself. For example, on SocialNumber.com you are just a number. Your anonymity helps you to be free and say what you want. You can express yourself on your expressions page or join/create a group on any topic and start discussions. You can also connect with other friends based on their interests and completely anonymously.

How are people using their expressions on SocialNumber.com?. A lot different interesting ways... more on this later..

M.K.