I have been asking that for the past few years. This year especially has been a time for reflection. My posting has gone down quite a bit. I get more ads than ever. For every post from a friend, there are about 2-3 ads and suggestions of people to follow. There is also the political and religious aspect. Things are getting crazy and I am not sure I want to see (or participate) in where it might end up.
Probably my greatest reason for leaving Facebook is seeing others who are doing better than me. I know that seems childish or even high school-ish, but it seem to to be real for me. For the past year I have been fighting depression because my career has taken a southward turn. And it is hard to experience.
Since I was a kid I always wanted to make films. It has been all I can think of. But for the first time, I don’t really see a future.
I will probably talk more about this in the future as I start working on my exit. But it is a mix of my energy to constantly raise money, convince others it will work, and then produce the movie. And then to worry about a flop. In recent years, I have been able to use my own money to make a few films, but have seen very little return. It is the reality of the business.
The model of filmmaking has changed and in many cases not for the better. (I will go more into that in the future). The audience is divided. Things have become overtly political. And nothing fresh and new are not being produced.
So when I do see my friends succeeding on getting things produced, I am totally happy for them, but I am also fighting back the depression of “that should have been me”. Selfish, I know! So being on Facebook has been good to keep up with the few people I still love, especially those I have not seen in years (and may never see in person again). But how long can that go on.
I am currently seeking other means, hence the revival of this blog post. We shall see. I do have an obligation to finish the Come Follow Me, Book of Mormon studies every Monday morning live (you can catch me at CFM Group). But I am thinking by the end of the year I will move on.
Much to catch up on.
Kels Goodman 