The term "finsta" was coined a few years ago to describe Instagram accounts that were created for the owners to be able to post whatever they would like. It became an atmosphere of rants, pictures that were not "rinsta worthy," and any memes that they happened to stumble upon that they felt would make their followers laugh. Most of them are kept private in order to ensure that the content is shared only with whom they wish to share it with. Finstas, in short, serve as a private way to vent anything that is not deemed socially acceptable to be a part of your actual Instagram page. They have become a social outlet of their own.

I am guilty of reveling in the wide world of finstas and utilizing all they have to offer. It seems somewhat comforting to have an audience that I can share every single thought I have during the day. However, will these mediums come back to haunt us?

We have all been told to watch what we post because we want to showcase ourselves in the best light. However, the finsta directly contradicts this ideal. We post weird pictures of ourselves, our frustrations, inappropriate jokes, and anything else we wish to share. These finstas are the opposite of what we wish to share with the entire world. How will this affect us in the future?

I have heard countless stories about people on job interviews and the interviewer looks up their social media right in front of them. What happens when someone finds your finsta and they weren't meant to see it?

Social media has become detrimental to our society when it comes to these things because we are willingly making every detail about ourselves visible. These finstas provide even more clarity than normal and it may become destructive if they are inappropriate.

On the other hand, they allow us to express ourselves easily and interact with others in a casual and fun way. So how do we strike a balance between the two? How do we frame ourselves in a professional light while still allowing ourselves to relish in the fun that is these silly little Instagram accounts?

That is still a question I am unsure of. However, as the issue becomes more and more pressing, a solution becomes direr. I leave you with this, do you believe that finstas are beneficial or that they should become a thing of the past?