Social Media has, since its beginning, tended to portray things as being better than they truly are, and people tend to show a lifestyle they do not have.
People are falling into this sick cycle where they need to obtain the perfect lifestyle so they can make their followers like their photos. Instead of really enjoying dates or outdoor activities, people are focusing on getting the perfect picture that will attract more people to follow them.
Relationships sound perfect, trips sound incredible, parties are endless and the posts go on nonstop. Are they truly living this fairy tale romance and traveling to the most beautiful places on earth, or is this merely a bunch of lies?
What is even worse, people are paying to get the right features for their Instagram account. There are apps that are designed to help people become more famous, such as GramFamous, Get followers, Like4Like and many others.
Some apps require payment in form of likes– the more you pay the more likes you’ll get.
This might sound crazy, but this is the world that we live in now. It’s more important to look perfect on social media than in real life.
It’s sad, but I still hope people will go back to their old ways and just enjoy a trip to the beach without taking numerous photos.
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| A student focus on his posts on Facebook. |
