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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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Am I the only one that finds this quite beautiful?
Sometimes I get a little weary of the glib and trote replies and posts on social media and here, but then sometimes someone posts something genuine honest and unguarded that makes them vulnerable in a rather beautiful way.
Personally I think that it's the unexpected flaws and subtle misstrokes that make a picture great, not the photo real representation. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Hearing someone talk about what makes them imperfect is far more beautiful than any picture or self promotion. Maybe I'm soft.. but I like people that give you a little insight into what makes them who they are. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I asked a question this morning about dying and was overwhelmed by the responses.
It felt good to share the emotions, all be it mostly difficult ones but to know we all had that shared experience felt really supportive and to hear people's own stories was really uplifting at times. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"I asked a question this morning about dying and was overwhelmed by the responses.
It felt good to share the emotions, all be it mostly difficult ones but to know we all had that shared experience felt really supportive and to hear people's own stories was really uplifting at times. "
Yes, I've been reading that thread throughout the day. In its own way actually a very beautiful thread. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"Are people more comfortable or even prefer to reveal their frailty on social media because its anonymous to a degree? "
Possibly, yes. There is a certain comfort to be found in the kindness of strangers. |
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By *ea monkey OP Man
over a year ago
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"Hearing someone talk about what makes them imperfect is far more beautiful than any picture or self promotion. Maybe I'm soft.. but I like people that give you a little insight into what makes them who they are. "
I agree, honesty is a beautiful thing and has a certain clarity to it which is obvious. Yes it can make you vulnerable but I think that doing that helps you know who to trust and who is worthy of your support in return. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Are people more comfortable or even prefer to reveal their frailty on social media because its anonymous to a degree? "
Yes I think so. I also think it a generational thing too. (major sweeping statement alert)
I think most of us under 40 have just grown up with social media but also more comfortable expressing our emotions. |
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"Are people more comfortable or even prefer to reveal their frailty on social media because its anonymous to a degree?
Possibly, yes. There is a certain comfort to be found in the kindness of strangers. "
There is. I try and contribute to any thread where it's obvious the person needs support if I know my contribution is relevant, experience based and likely to be helpful.
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"Are people more comfortable or even prefer to reveal their frailty on social media because its anonymous to a degree?
Yes I think so. I also think it a generational thing too. (major sweeping statement alert)
I think most of us under 40 have just grown up with social media but also more comfortable expressing our emotions. "
You could be right. People of my age either have a deep mistrust of social media or are so naive about it that they happily reveal way too much.
Again a generalisation |
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"Are people more comfortable or even prefer to reveal their frailty on social media because its anonymous to a degree?
Yes I think so. I also think it a generational thing too. (major sweeping statement alert)
I think most of us under 40 have just grown up with social media but also more comfortable expressing our emotions.
You could be right. People of my age either have a deep mistrust of social media or are so naive about it that they happily reveal way too much.
Again a generalisation "
What's what iv noticed, my partner is older than me and our trust, use and attitude of social media and the Internet in general is very different. |
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"Are people more comfortable or even prefer to reveal their frailty on social media because its anonymous to a degree?
Yes I think so. I also think it a generational thing too. (major sweeping statement alert)
I think most of us under 40 have just grown up with social media but also more comfortable expressing our emotions.
You could be right. People of my age either have a deep mistrust of social media or are so naive about it that they happily reveal way too much.
Again a generalisation
What's what iv noticed, my partner is older than me and our trust, use and attitude of social media and the Internet in general is very different. "
I don't want to hijack this thread but my parents are obviously very elderly and I have to closely monitor what they reveal on Facebook etc. They have absolutely no understanding of the consequences.
I think that sometimes people of all ages don't consider the possible future implications of what they reveal. |
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"I would never reveal my vulberabities on social media. "
Same. It means I come across as a hard faced bitch, but I'd rather that than have some weirdo latching on to a vulnerability and taking advantage. |
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I admire those who wear their vulnerability out in the open. None of us are perfect. Our weaknesses are as much a part of who we are, as our strengths are. Just another thing that makes up a whole.
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"Are people more comfortable or even prefer to reveal their frailty on social media because its anonymous to a degree? "
The relative anonymity of here is a better place for me to open up when I just want to get something out without all the 'whats up hun' of facebook sharks or worrying family.
I wouldnt go all out and reveal all I dont think though. |
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"I asked a question this morning about dying and was overwhelmed by the responses.
It felt good to share the emotions, all be it mostly difficult ones but to know we all had that shared experience felt really supportive and to hear people's own stories was really uplifting at times. "
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By (user no longer on site)
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I totally get this  I am open about my weaknesses and flaws to the right people and when they also reveal something about themselves that they consider a weakness whether accidentally or not it feels amazing to be entrusted with that information xxx |
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"Are people more comfortable or even prefer to reveal their frailty on social media because its anonymous to a degree?
The relative anonymity of here is a better place for me to open up when I just want to get something out without all the 'whats up hun' of facebook sharks or worrying family.
I wouldnt go all out and reveal all I dont think though. "
I can see why you would feel that way. |
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