The Death of the Status Update: Why 55% of Americans Stopped Posting on Social Media

North America Science Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:34:33 GMT Moderate confidence — 64/100

And I still use social media the way many people originally imagined it: as a way to stay connected.
My feeds have always been a mix of far-flung relatives, old friends, and high school band chums (because, let’s be honest, band buddies are the best buddies).

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And I still use social media the way many people originally imagined it: as a way to stay connected.
My feeds have always been a mix of far-flung relatives, old friends, and high school band chums (because, let’s be honest, band buddies are the best buddies).

Sources: Pcmag