When I joined Instagram a little while back, I originally started out trying to follow back everyone who followed me. My thinking was simple, if you are kind enough to support me, I want to support you. I still follow back many of my followers, but there are a couple kinds of profiles I have stopped following – those who ONLY post photos of themselves trying to look “cool” or “sexy”.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with trying to take an occasional photo of yourself in a funny “aren’t I so cool” pose, or showing off your sexy side…but when EVERY SINGLE PHOTO on your account is you in shiny sunglasses trying to look macho or “hot”, closeups of your thighs and butt, or your face pinched into pouty expressions, that just shouts fakeness to me.
I want to follow people who are real. I love following artists, other creative types, people who are passionate about their hobbies, inspiring people who are honest about their personal struggles, or people who share fun pics of their family, pets, and everyday activities. Am I the only one that has an aversion to the overly narcissistic, seemingly self-obsessed multitudes on social media?
I have no interest in seeing people’s pretend perfect lives, which is probably the main reason I’m not on Instagram.
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I understand completely. I love the artists on there especially, but there is so much fakeness too.
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Iโm with you 100%!
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Thanks ๐
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I try to avoid those Instagram types too.
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Glad to hear I’m not the only one.
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I’m new to Instagram. I get tired of sorting through those folks while trying to find others who truly share my interests.
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Iโm with you on this one, give me some depth rather than posing ๐คฒ๐ป
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Amen! ๐
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No, you are not the only one!
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Good to know ๐
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I always think my instagram is boring ..lol my photos are special moments , family outings sunsets throwbacks but yeah so on .
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I much prefer that to the posing.
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You’re not the only one! I don’t have an Instagram but the same goes for FB.
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I just followed you… Love your artwork! โบ
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