This week, Slate’s tech columnist Farhad Manjoo and Dear Prudence advice columnist Emily Yoffe debate the question: Does opting out of any and all social networks make you seem “suspicious”?
Gosh, I hope not! It’s not that I’m shifty or treacherous or anything like that. I just think I’m better than you; I mean, clearly. Also, you’re quite clingy and needy, not to mention boring. Honestly, I really can’t be bothered to feign interest in your insipid thoughts, which you’re strangely insistent on sharing with me. I’m sure you understand. It’s not me, it’s you.