You also shouldn't say that you don't, if you have... as this would be "fraud to gain access to the USA" which is a good way to never gain access to the USA.
Therein lies a problem, just what is a social media account?
Is it Facebook and Twitter? Or does it extend to networks like LinkedIn? Or forums like Hacker News?
Do you have a Facebook account, if you believe that it has been deleted but you also suspect that technically Facebook never deletes?
Is using a dating site a social media account given that you can converse on it, swap images, etc? No? Define how Tinder or Grindr differs from Snapchat or Yik Yak... and how you'd justify the difference to US Customs.
Basically... it looks to me like either:
1. You refuse to answer and that is a red flag.
2. You lie and that is a reason to refuse entry.
3. You offer up the bare minimum and it can be construed as some combination of 1. and 2.
4. You offer up everything, and you have totally given up far more than what is revealed by just having a Facebook or Twitter account.
The question, whilst appearing simple and clear, is incredibly vague and a minefield for anyone trying to answer it.
I'm reminded of the quote from the film War Games, "The only way to win is not to play.". If travelling to the USA is part of your life, perhaps it's time to close social media accounts and just call the people you want to talk to.
Plus: I have a MySpace account but no idea what the username is, likewise Habbo Hotel. What about any website with a forum facility? My Web browser remembers all the one off usernames I make up for sites and the Recover Password feature acts as my gatekeeper.
Therein lies a problem, just what is a social media account?
Is it Facebook and Twitter? Or does it extend to networks like LinkedIn? Or forums like Hacker News?
Do you have a Facebook account, if you believe that it has been deleted but you also suspect that technically Facebook never deletes?
Is using a dating site a social media account given that you can converse on it, swap images, etc? No? Define how Tinder or Grindr differs from Snapchat or Yik Yak... and how you'd justify the difference to US Customs.
Basically... it looks to me like either:
1. You refuse to answer and that is a red flag.
2. You lie and that is a reason to refuse entry.
3. You offer up the bare minimum and it can be construed as some combination of 1. and 2.
4. You offer up everything, and you have totally given up far more than what is revealed by just having a Facebook or Twitter account.
The question, whilst appearing simple and clear, is incredibly vague and a minefield for anyone trying to answer it.
I'm reminded of the quote from the film War Games, "The only way to win is not to play.". If travelling to the USA is part of your life, perhaps it's time to close social media accounts and just call the people you want to talk to.