Rinstagram or Finstagram? The curious duality of the modern Instagram user
This article talks about the developments of Instagram and what it has given us from selfies to live blogging. It talks about the possibility of people having two separate Instagram accounts one which is public for anyone that wishes to follow them (Rinsta) and the other for those close friends (Finsta) that you can pull funny faces with and more. It discusses how most users many of whom are in their teens and live a double life in the world of social media. It discusses how the fake Instagram account is considered to be our real account while the other which is our fake account is considered to be our real one. A study found that a lot of us lie about ourselves on social media some of which have been successful such as the Cosmopolitan writer who faked an entire relationship with carefully constructed photographs. Which poses the question... Are we more comfortable blurring the lines of reality and fantasy online?
Statistical Information
- A study conducted earlier this year (2016) found that 3/4 of British people admit to lying about themselves online
- Scope released research in 2014 revealing over 60% of people said social media makes them feel inadequate about their own lives.
My opinion
I think that the world we live in surrounded by social media is fabricated big time, and therefore we do not really know anybodies true colours. Sadly, social media has sometimes led to people committing suicide etc because the idols or other people they follow on social media makes them feel so low and unimportant about themselves. In regards, to Instagram specifically, I think that two separate accounts will only contribute to this more.
No comments:
Post a Comment