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How about just "unfollowing" the people you don't want to read the braggy posts from? That way you're not Blocking them which is rather harsh if they're a friend. They'll never know that you're not seeing their braggy posts so no hurt feelings.
Unfortunately in today's society, if only to keep up with what my family is doing, I have to be on social media. It's the current way to reach out to family to let them know if someone is sick or hurt or getting married, see photos of kids etc.
I wont mention any sites in particular but why do so many people feel the need to post pics of their lives, particularly the fabulous parts of their life? I see some people who feel the need to post a pic anytime they go away somewhere nice. Like hello, just wanted you all to know im away having fun somewhere. Then there are the people who want to remind you how in love they are with their spouse or SO and how lucky and blessed they are. Then there are the folks who always put up pics of their kids again mentioning how blessed they are.
Some people are straight up blunt about it...one chick posted a pic last night and wrote, when you look this good, you post a pic.
My DH puts up pics of our kids sometimes but i dont do much with social media. I often cringe at some people's posts becuase it truly does seem so braggy and attention seeking. If youre so in love with your husband why not just tell them? Why rub it in people's face? Did you think people didnt think you loved this person?
It's especially noticeable in people who are quiet in facebook then suddenly start posting more when they're in a relationship. I think ok was your life not worth posting about when you were single?
Im curious what other people's take of these sites are. Why has it become the norm to share details like this on social media? Most people have friends who likely wouldn't be seeing all these aspects of someone's life or hearing about them. It seems fake...
As a follow up question......why do people come to city-data to complain about people on other social media sites?
I'm reminded of a story my grandmother once told me....something about a pot and a kettle........
'It could be that I’m allergic to your excessive and inappropriate use of #SoBlessed. Look, I get it. You have a fabulous life and you’re grateful. You love your life and want the world to know it. Good on you. Oprah would be proud. But your humblebrags make me break out in hives and throw up in my mouth a little bit.'
I also wasnt aware that 'fault-finding' was a sign of envy.
so if i find fault with my neighbors littering on the sidewalk does that mean I must be jealous of them?
I suppose I'm mighty envious of just how large a dump my neighbors dog can take on my sidewalk.
My sidewalk dumps pale in comparison.
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