I do not want integration with IOS or iCloud

Hello,
I have a late 2010 27 inch iMac and a first generation iPad.
I foolishly installed Mountain Lion when it came out and have become increasingly frustrated and irritated with the emphasis on iCloud (I did not install that) and integration with IOS.
I do not like the way Safari operates in this OS nor the alterations to mail and other applications.
It seems to be very difficult to revert to Snow Leopard which is what I would prefer to do.
It also seems that Apple does not understand that some users just want to use a computer in the traditional way and have no interest in social networks or in integrating devices.
I have been using computers for 25 years and do know what I need. 
Does anyone have a simple solution to reverting to Snow Leopard and ignoring these latest developments?
Everyone is urged to back up with Time Machine which is what I have always done - to an external drive.  However, it seems this is useless when wanting to revert to SL as I do so that was a waste of time too.
Joan

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