In a recent conversation I had with DoneMaker, I unpacked why Social Media is not just noisy and distracting, it’s a regulatory, ethical, and operational hazard for businesses and professionals. If you depend on Social Media to reach customers, run promotions, collect leads, or train AI models, this guide is written for you. Below I walk through the practical problems I encountered when I left Instagram, the legal and ethical issues you need to know, step-by-step actions you can take, and the safeguards your business should put in place right now.