8 Of The Most Annoying Things People Do On Social Media
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8 Of The Most Annoying Things People Do On Social Media

Does that really need to be on the internet?

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8 Of The Most Annoying Things People Do On Social Media
Toni Hukkanen

In the digital age, we have amazing access to each other and information through social media and the internet, but there are some things you really shouldn't share.

1. Posting the same selfie.

Having confidence in yourself is amazing! However, I really doubt your followers want to see that same angle of your face in front of that same mirror in every other picture you post. If you really love that angle so much, take a picture, set it as your profile and be done with it!

2. Airing dirty laundry.

Most of what is posted on social media is open to the public and a few hundred of your "closest" friends. Why on earth would you want that many people knowing the intimate details of your personal life? I really don't get it. So many people from employers to distant cousins can and will see that. Please share those cute pet pictures and tasty recipes, but stay away from telling everyone about your relationship problems.

3. Celebrating an anniversary every month.

I get this for maybe the first month because it's an exciting marker that this is starting to become a real relationship. However, a post every month is super unnecessary and irritating. I'm sure people will still know you've been dating from all of the other pictures you post together. We don't need a monthly reminder.

4. Spamming people with promotional offers.

This is tricky because most people do this for work and money, but it's really hard to keep following someone that is constantly trying to sell you something. We get thrown so much advertising everywhere else; we really don't need it from our friends, too. Every once and a while is OK, but try to keep it to a minimum on personal pages. Company and product pages exist for a reason.

5. Starting a post with "I'm humbled...".

I don't think I've ever read a post that started with "I'm humbled," that actually contained any humbleness. This phrase is normally just an introduction for a bragging post about their accomplishments. Be proud of yourself, but don't act like you're not about to brag a little. It's fake.

6. Trying to start a fight.

Fighting on social media goes hand in hand with airing your dirty laundry. It can be offensive and is honestly tacky. Healthy debate and banter are OK for other people to see. Sharing your ideas with your friends is understandable, but attacking people online should be off limits. You're probably making yourself look bad, so know when you're crossing the line.

7. Over-editing pictures.

A lot of people who follow you or are friends with you have seen you in real life. That's a lot of followers who realize you aren't actually that tan, your teeth aren't actually that white, and your butt isn't actually that big. And are you serious about that filter? Artsy edits are vastly different from bad editing in an effort to try to make yourself into someone you are not. A little tweaking is OK, but don't overdo it. Be you!

8. Snapchatting an entire concert

Your followers may have wished that they could have seen Adam Levine live too, but I'm sure they didn't appreciate those nine horribly shot videos on Snapchat. The camera is probably moving up and down from your jumping, the sound quality will be off, and you probably weren't front row, so no one on stage is identifiable. If there is anything redeeming to these stories, it is totally your voice in the background belting out the lyrics.

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