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from Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper Digital Edition Issue February 2, 2023

Being Frank

That is the mindset designed around the old saying, “Misery loves company.”

Facebook is chock full of people who seem to have an addiction. The drug of choice is misery. That is why I choose not to go on Facebook. With the explosion of internet porn, people have adopted the 'S-and-M' mindset when dealing with life. In short, many people are mental pain freaks. I say this because why else would someone go online and look up misery from across the globe and devour it mentally? This is where the internet and social media lead people into depression. You hear constantly that people are more connected than ever before; yet is the world becoming a better place for this? Look at the effects of social media and the internet on children. Keep in mind these children who are shaped by these two mediums will one day be adults.

If you walk into any restaurant and see two people dining, there is a great chance that the people will be on their phones. When you walk into a school that hasn’t banned cell phones, you will see students on the phone in class or walking the halls. The people who live for social media or internet are usually devouring forms of negative news or entertainment. The

Keep Reverend Ike’s words in mind. Do not let anyone ruin your happiness with their issues. The world has been turning for billions of years and will continue to do so. Your span of time is for your enjoyment. In order to do this you may have to disconnect from people and media platforms. Try it. All you are missing is an unhealthy dose of misery.

The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer and not of the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper or HT Group, LLC, its staff or management. "Being Frank" is a bi-weekly column exclusive to the Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper.

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