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loads of selfies on social media why do you do it
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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are you one of those that likes to post lots of selfies etc on social media??
even though I dont follow them my twitter feed seems full everyday of tweets other people like that show some people just keep on posting selfies
Good morning ... include selfie
Off shopping ... include selfie
Feeling sad .. include selfie
Time for wine ... include selfie etc etc
of course its up to them what they post on their own feed and im free to mute and block them etc etc but if you are one of those people why do you do it is it the buzz of hearing how good you look or having men or women like your pics etc etc or something else
and oooh controversial i know and i expect i will be slated for this haha but has social media created a generation of narcissists???
tin hat on im off to hide now haha
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning  |
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By *ancer36Woman
over a year ago
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning "
Yes to this! All power to you, love a confident woman, your body/face post it as often as you want! And you do look bloody great  x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning "
did you do it before or is it only really since your achievements??
thats a good positive statement as to why you do it and i hadnt thought of it like that
thank you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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O despise having my face photo taken. I only take the odd photo or two so people know what I look like on places lile here.
Before I joined any sites i never took any selfies unless family forced me to pose with them.
As someone who really doesn't like my face I can't understand how some people take endless photos of themselves.
I would rather snap scenery and cute animals. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning "
This!!! I love this reply!
I post selfies and will never feel bad for doing so  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"O despise having my face photo taken. I only take the odd photo or two so people know what I look like on places lile here.
Before I joined any sites i never took any selfies unless family forced me to pose with them.
As someone who really doesn't like my face I can't understand how some people take endless photos of themselves.
I would rather snap scenery and cute animals."
yea im like you I prefer to be behind the camera not in front of it haha |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning
This!!! I love this reply!
I post selfies and will never feel bad for doing so "
nobody should ever feel bad for doing so
just wondered what the payback was when people post like 5 or 6 selfies a day is it for likes etc i know it can be a adrenaline kick getting lots of likes etc but the answer above kicked it out of the park |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If it makes the person posting feel good and they receive positive responses they I’m all for it, life should be about making ourselves and others happy, I will never understand the haters and negativity we all see and hear, we have no idea what that person is going through or has been through, I wonder how all these people spreading hate, racism and just general nasty comments would feel if it was somebody close to them on the receiving end. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning "
Love this positivity  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If it makes the person posting feel good and they receive positive responses they I’m all for it, life should be about making ourselves and others happy, I will never understand the haters and negativity we all see and hear, we have no idea what that person is going through or has been through, I wonder how all these people spreading hate, racism and just general nasty comments would feel if it was somebody close to them on the receiving end. "
a good positive post is much better than a horrible one for sure spread the joy haha |
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I don't post selfies. When I lost my dad I was sorry not to have more photos together, so I take some selfies with my mum when we're out doing pretty basic stuff like going for coffee.
Maybe if I was more at peace with my looks I'd post more. I certainly don't have an issue with anyone else posting them; I don't spend enough time on the socials for it to bother me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"are you one of those that likes to post lots of selfies etc on social media??
even though I dont follow them my twitter feed seems full everyday of tweets other people like that show some people just keep on posting selfies
Good morning ... include selfie
Off shopping ... include selfie
Feeling sad .. include selfie
Time for wine ... include selfie etc etc
of course its up to them what they post on their own feed and im free to mute and block them etc etc but if you are one of those people why do you do it is it the buzz of hearing how good you look or having men or women like your pics etc etc or something else
and oooh controversial i know and i expect i will be slated for this haha but has social media created a generation of narcissists???
tin hat on im off to hide now haha
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It's been ongoing forever this style - something I did over ten years...
It takes all my energy just to keep up with my Fab photo's. I think however it's more my age now and of course finding other more constructive things to do with my time.....
I find people who make cash from some media sites are updating their photos all the time....
Good luck to them .... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I don't post selfies. When I lost my dad I was sorry not to have more photos together, so I take some selfies with my mum when we're out doing pretty basic stuff like going for coffee.
Maybe if I was more at peace with my looks I'd post more. I certainly don't have an issue with anyone else posting them; I don't spend enough time on the socials for it to bother me. "
do you post them on insta etc or just private yea make lots of memories for sure |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Because everyone else does it, I assume.
No harm done and it's easy to scroll/unfollow/unfriend."
is there a way to stop stuff other people like appearing on my ti_eline haha |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning "
Love this response
It’s all about how you feel inside and completely agree about the moaning and negativity like why share that with everyone  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"are you one of those that likes to post lots of selfies etc on social media??
even though I dont follow them my twitter feed seems full everyday of tweets other people like that show some people just keep on posting selfies
Good morning ... include selfie
Off shopping ... include selfie
Feeling sad .. include selfie
Time for wine ... include selfie etc etc
of course its up to them what they post on their own feed and im free to mute and block them etc etc but if you are one of those people why do you do it is it the buzz of hearing how good you look or having men or women like your pics etc etc or something else
and oooh controversial i know and i expect i will be slated for this haha but has social media created a generation of narcissists???
tin hat on im off to hide now haha
It's been ongoing forever this style - something I did over ten years...
It takes all my energy just to keep up with my Fab photo's. I think however it's more my age now and of course finding other more constructive things to do with my time.....
I find people who make cash from some media sites are updating their photos all the time....
Good luck to them .... "
ah yea do some get monetised ??? then it makes sense to get lots of followers haha |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I used to be in a dreadlocks group on fb where i posted a lot. This was about 10 years ago, when my hair was down to my knees. There were others on there whose hair was even longer. I guess the main reason was it was interesting seeing other people's tips on how they maintained it etc. (I am not on any social media anymore.)
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"I don't post selfies. When I lost my dad I was sorry not to have more photos together, so I take some selfies with my mum when we're out doing pretty basic stuff like going for coffee.
Maybe if I was more at peace with my looks I'd post more. I certainly don't have an issue with anyone else posting them; I don't spend enough time on the socials for it to bother me.
do you post them on insta etc or just private yea make lots of memories for sure "
I tend to chuck them on Facebook and tag my mum so my brother can see them. |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
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Never understood the selfie trend. I understand the idea of sharing or updating what you are doing/have done with mates. But the constant recoding of yours and wider public images, tied often to (ruthless) commenting on other peoples lives, emphasises what on social media ultimately is. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Never understood the selfie trend. I understand the idea of sharing or updating what you are doing/have done with mates. But the constant recoding of yours and wider public images, tied often to (ruthless) commenting on other peoples lives, emphasises what on social media ultimately is. "
im too ugly for selfies haha break the camera better off behind it haha |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"are you one of those that likes to post lots of selfies etc on social media??
even though I dont follow them my twitter feed seems full everyday of tweets other people like that show some people just keep on posting selfies
Good morning ... include selfie
Off shopping ... include selfie
Feeling sad .. include selfie
Time for wine ... include selfie etc etc
of course its up to them what they post on their own feed and im free to mute and block them etc etc but if you are one of those people why do you do it is it the buzz of hearing how good you look or having men or women like your pics etc etc or something else
and oooh controversial i know and i expect i will be slated for this haha but has social media created a generation of narcissists???
tin hat on im off to hide now haha
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I'm with you on the creating narcissistic people chasing likes to validate themself and no longer actually connecting or talking to people no wonder depression and anxiety is on the rise and a social normality now its sad really  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning "
Exactly this for me too! After losing 6 stone and turning 40 I feel amazing and like posting my progress! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You know now we are in the new normal it's probably also being used as a way of staying connected and sharing the moment - good , relaxed , happy, funny, depressed, hurting, worried...
Why not if it doesn't hurt anyone... I love seeing photos of my friends +family, it's quite rare they post.. But i imagine too its a generation thing... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning
Exactly this for me too! After losing 6 stone and turning 40 I feel amazing and like posting my progress! "
That's fantastic way to kick off 40s |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning
Exactly this for me too! After losing 6 stone and turning 40 I feel amazing and like posting my progress!
That's fantastic way to kick off 40s "
Yep definitely hard work but worth it  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning
Exactly this for me too! After losing 6 stone and turning 40 I feel amazing and like posting my progress! "
good work xx |
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I've actually started doing this more, recently. It's because I want to see myself. What I really look like, not what I think I look like in my head (forever 23, no wrinkles or grey hairs) and to share that with my friends. I try to post the real as well as the highlights on my social media. Do I guess it's an exercise in grounding myself.
Mrs TMN x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I post tonnes of selfies and I love it.
I look the best I’ve ever looked and I feel the best I’ve ever looked. I love celebrating myself and my achievements. I look fantastic and I love sharing my fitness journey.
I also love seeing my friends selfies, seeing them feel good and confident. I’d much rather see a happy selfie than the endless bloody moaning
Exactly this for me too! After losing 6 stone and turning 40 I feel amazing and like posting my progress! "
Love this! And why not? Sounds like a great way to celebrate yourself .
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By *mma29Couple
over a year ago
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I don't really get the selfie trend myself...they're up there with the photos of what people have for their tea people love to post. You realise how boring some people are when you go on social media |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I don't do it, but I'm not that happy with my face. Maybe I'd take more and post them on my social media if I was more confident.
I don't have an issue with those who do love a selfie, but it's not really the type of accounts I enjoy to follow as I find endless selfie posting quite boring and repetitive. |
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By *JB1954Man
over a year ago
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My thought is about selfies etc. Teenagers are posting to get likes. Now a lot are body shamed or do not get enough likes to be part of the popular group at school etc. Yes a lot on here say it has helped them improve image. My view is when comments start about young mental health . Selfies etc . Possibly are the start of that process. Can happen to adults also. Mainly female posters on forum have commented about mail etc they get about fab photo’s of themselves. ? |
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