We all have a Facebook. Before
updating our status, we review it, evaluating if it is catchy enough, is
applicable to our online friends, and what our parents friends/old ward members
would think if we posted it.
We edit and revise every word because
we would only let the things on Facebook be a reflection of our ‘best’ selves. However, our edited-in-depth posts portray
ourselves in an elevated light rather than our true selves. The enthusiastic comments and likes on our
faux-selves make us wonder if people are really invested in our page or our
personality. Consequently, this leads to create feelings of insecurity.
The problem with Facebook is that
it mainstreams us. The nature of Facebook
encourages us to gain approval from our personal fan section, and because of
our knack to pick up on trends, we unconsciously post things that are more
popular than true. We all somehow lose a
part of ourself in documenting our life.
So true! I love how you talk about Facebook being a "reflection of our 'best' selves". It really seems to do more harm than good as far as attempting to bring people together socially.
ReplyDeleteWell done! I agree that social networking sites can create a false reality of a life we want to live. Sometimes people see others "perceived" lives, which seem perfect on the screen, therefore creating some feelings of insecurity and jealousy.
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