Cutting the Noise: Why I Deleted Facebook (and Instagram Before That)

My journey of decluttering and cutting the noise out of my life continues.

A few months ago, I already deleted my Instagram account. It simply didn’t fit my vision of what my personal internet presence should be anymore. Now, I’ve gone a step further—I’ve decided to delete my Facebook account too. On 1 September 2025, it will be gone for good.

Why? Because it served no real purpose in my life.

Facebook Wasn’t Friendship

Facebook was full of “friends” who were not really friends. We never engaged in real conversations. It was no more than a superficial address book, cluttered with names of people I hardly knew. At some point, I had to admit to myself: it wasn’t about connection, it was about keeping up appearances.

Owning My Space Online

When I started writing this daily blog on my own website, everything shifted. Here, I set the tone. Here, readers who truly want to hear my voice come by choice. If they’re not interested, they don’t need to “unfriend” me—they simply unsubscribe. That feels so much more natural and honest.

The same goes for my YouTube channel, Karl FPV Drone Adventures in Japan. There, I connect only with fellow drone enthusiasts and hobbyists. People who care about this craft. People who want to learn, share, and grow together. That’s a space where engagement feels real.

Why I’m Letting Go of the Old Platforms

Facebook and Instagram? They’ve become endless scroll machines, feeding us uninvited news, ads, and noise. They turn attention into a commodity and numb the mind into passive consumption. That’s not what I want for my life.

Instead, I’d rather double down on platforms that matter to me—WordPress.com and YouTube—where I can share, interact, and create with people who genuinely care.

A Final Thought

Deleting Facebook isn’t just about removing an app. It’s about reclaiming my attention, my energy, and my voice. I don’t need a platform filled with vague connections and shallow interactions. I’d rather write, create, and connect with people who meet me where I am—by choice.

So on 1 September 2025, I’ll say goodbye to Facebook once and for all.

I choose presence over noise.