I usually head to social networks especially whatsapp when I'm lonely and want to see what's up with the people.
I have been actively avoiding facebook because my values don't align with the giant.
But, the harsh reality for me still is that all the people I want to connect with are on facebook, not on Twitter nor Google+ (which I preferred, and thought was game changing) but always on facebook. You can like it or hate it but can never ignore it, which I actually tried and later felt that I was lagging because of it, I only found refuge and some sense in Reddit which I actually like a lot.
I even tried Diaspora https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaspora_(social_network), but I was barren of my friend which I actually knew.
I hope screen become a success and keeps it's values.
Zohan