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This is how everyone talks about their use of Meta products: "I don't use them except for those times I use them...". We all need to actually boycott and actively help create alternatives or these little bits of fabricated need will keep them in business forever.

I doubt my semi-monthly marketplace usage is contributing more than it costs. If everyone used just the bare minimum free feature set, the company would not be viable.

I don't think facebook is viable counting only usage. It's only viable because having a Facebook account means you have Meta apps, so you can be tracked and your behavior and opinions sold. Regardless of how often you open the app.

I've been clean for about 2 years at this point, and I have not missed anything!

Messaging apps like Signal are more than enough now a days to stay connected with the few people I need and want to stay in touch with.

Do you boycott Apple and Google too? Because they have to comply with debatable laws just as Meta. See drama about Apple maps for Taiwan/China for example.

So you do use them. Twice.