Reality Check on Facebook Likes.
The other day, I caught myself checking Facebook multiple times, to see who was adding to the Likes of my Facebook posts. That set me thinking.
Why are we so obsessed with checking such Facebook Likes? One reason is Peer Endorsement, a virtual pat on the back for our ideas,or perhaps,lack of ideas,dressed up in Forwards. Nothing wrong in doing so,except that it is incredibly addictive.
Another reason can be FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out. How can we miss out on our Facebook Friends travels, stories? By doing so,perhaps we are trying to ensure that our own stories, also get noticed,Liked.
An interesting phenomenon is the role of Social Media Influencers.They command vast followings,friends, for whom they presumably set the trends.
Don't get me wrong. Facebook is a great digital social medium, enabling us to connect instantly with people we normally would not. Long lost friends are found,connections re-established. And in Corona virus times, a great way to time pass.
It is when we start relying upon these instant Likes, digital popularity literally at our finger tips, and withdraw from real life,that the disconnect arises.
And perhaps the only one laughing all the way to the bank,is the creator of Facebook.
In short, keeping in view the short attention spans of digital social media viewers, this post,like most posts on Facebook,also should not exceed a 2 minute read!!
Stage Whisper. Let me see how many Likes have I collected?
The other day, I caught myself checking Facebook multiple times, to see who was adding to the Likes of my Facebook posts. That set me thinking.
Why are we so obsessed with checking such Facebook Likes? One reason is Peer Endorsement, a virtual pat on the back for our ideas,or perhaps,lack of ideas,dressed up in Forwards. Nothing wrong in doing so,except that it is incredibly addictive.
Another reason can be FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out. How can we miss out on our Facebook Friends travels, stories? By doing so,perhaps we are trying to ensure that our own stories, also get noticed,Liked.
An interesting phenomenon is the role of Social Media Influencers.They command vast followings,friends, for whom they presumably set the trends.
Don't get me wrong. Facebook is a great digital social medium, enabling us to connect instantly with people we normally would not. Long lost friends are found,connections re-established. And in Corona virus times, a great way to time pass.
It is when we start relying upon these instant Likes, digital popularity literally at our finger tips, and withdraw from real life,that the disconnect arises.
And perhaps the only one laughing all the way to the bank,is the creator of Facebook.
In short, keeping in view the short attention spans of digital social media viewers, this post,like most posts on Facebook,also should not exceed a 2 minute read!!
Stage Whisper. Let me see how many Likes have I collected?
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