Edward Norton thinks social networking sites are like ''torture.''

**marie** · October 22nd, 2009, 11:47 AM

Unlike many other celebrities, the "Leaves of Grass" actor has never written an internet blog because he hates the idea of people cyber stalking him.

The 40-year-old star explained: "I haven't personally really engaged in a lot of this new kind of social networking stuff like Twitter or Facebook or MySpace."

"I mean, the notion of people following what I am doing every day is like torture for me. It's absolutely the last thing that I'm looking for. It seems to me to be really just about social chatter."

Despite his web worries, Edward agreed to sign up to Twitter to help raise money for his favorite charity, the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust.

He added to Parade magazine: "It's a good example of a way that you can turn that platform into something where you actually can accomplish something good."

"It's my first attempt. We're putting our running training log on Twitter. You can see can see pictures too on the site there."

"The trust conserves the wildlife and culture of the Maasai tribe of Kenya, Africa."

NORTON: SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES ARE TORTURE

**Sasha** · October 22nd, 2009, 11:52 AM

I was about to complain about the stolen Walt Whitman title, but it actually fits. Per IMDb:

An Ivy League professor is lured back to his Oklahoma hometown, where his twin brother, a small-time pot grower, has concocted a scheme to take down a local drug lord.

**buttmunch** · October 22nd, 2009, 12:06 PM

Sounds like grumpy Ed doesn't have anyone who wants to be his virtual friend.

**twinkie the kid** · October 22nd, 2009, 01:58 PM

I don't know why but I think Ed is Uber attractive.

**Annika** · October 22nd, 2009, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by twinkie the kid

I don't know why but I think Ed is Uber attractive.

i know.

**Sasha** · October 22nd, 2009, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by twinkie the kid

I don't know why but I think Ed is Uber attractive.

I loved him in The Painted Veil. He was so hot in that and he and Naomi were hot together.

He annoys the hell out of me, though.

**MoodyJenny86** · October 22nd, 2009, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by twinkie the kid

I don't know why but I think Ed is Uber attractive.

^I actually feel the exact opposite. I've never really seen the appeal physically. I mean, phenomenal actor and all...plus he's bagged some real hotties (with the exception of Courtney Love!

) but yeah, I've just never really found him even remotely attractive.

EXCEPT for in "Keeping the Faith" I LOVE him in that movie!