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Couple returns to Facebook for community connections after quitting

Original: # facebook rant: I deleted my FB account a year ago. Partner deleted app but not account. But we miss our community conn

An artist who deleted her Facebook account a year ago says she and her partner are back on the platform after struggling without it. While she deleted her account entirely, her partner only removed the app, and they found they missed local community connections and their buy/sell/trade group. She has since reinstalled the app on his phone and listed a free dresser, describing the result as instant.

Why now: The story resonates because many people want to quit Facebook but feel dependent on it for local community and marketplace connections.

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• # facebook rant: I deleted my FB account a year ago. Partner deleted app but not account. But we miss our community connections and buy/sell/trade page. So... a few days ago I put the app back on his phone and used his account to list a great dresser we have for free. Instant… · emilyvanartist · 2

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