I see. You enjoy the illusion of being connected without actually connecting. That’s what unsolicited holiday cards used to be for. I guess FB is at least an improvement from an environmental standpoint.

[–] Fermion@feddit.nl 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The size and power consumption of facebook data centers makes me think that the cards industry was more environmentally friendly.

[–] Josey_Wales@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago

I thought about that after I posted. Seems like a good shower thoughts post. I think you are correct.

[–] BeardedBlaze@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Keeping in touch with family and friends around the world. There just hasn't been another platform that so many people are on, and that works so well (from communication aspect, not from the shenanigans).

[–] Josey_Wales@lemm.ee 2 points 7 months ago

My phone works well for that