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Fact #151950

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Short story:

In an Instagram posting, Ed Sheeran announces his temporary withdrawal from social media, declaring that he has become disenchanted with the way it has intruded on his life.

Full article:

Ed Sheeran (instagram post) : Hello all. I’m taking a break from my phone, e-mails and all social media for a while, I’ve had such an amazing ride over the last 5 years but I find myself seeing the world through a screen and not my eyes so I’m taking this opportunity of me not having to be anywhere or do anything to travel the world and see everything I missed.

To my family and friends, if you love me you will understand me buggering off for a bit, to my fans, the 3rd album is on its way and is the best thing I have made thus far. See you all next autumn, and thank you for being amazing. Ed x

Ed Sheeran (2017 radio interview) : Social media is a load of shit. Social media is good for pushing my music out there, it’s a brilliant platform. But there’s a large amount of stuff on there that just makes kids feel bad about themselves.

My friend has an eight-year-old daughter who now wants to wear make up because she sees selfies of people on Instagram.

It’s just not a healthy place. People post selfies because they feel insecure about themselves, then in turn make everyone else feel insecure about themselves because they’re looking at that photo thinking ‘Why don’t I look like that?’

I was a victim of it, I used Snapchat for a bit, but holding your phone in front of your face while you’re doing something fun is a bit odd.