10 Social Media Sins

Resident web development manager, Adam Leone (and self confessed social media grump) is having a bit of a moan and has come up with ten social media sins. These are just some of the things we experience on a daily basis on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

1. Referring to loved ones as “This one” or “These people”

Posting a picture of your friend or loved one, with a description that reads along the lines of “Found this one at the pub”.

Ah, yes – only the true 10 or so friends will get what you’re talking about. Good job you were so cryptic about your relationship with “this one”.

2. Motivational posters, quotes and memes

An image of a sunset, someone walking down an empty road or someone looking longingly into the distance with a quote or caption by someone that we’ve never heard of.

We all have that one friend on Facebook who feels the need to preach through the use of memes or posters about how we can best live our lives.

3. Detailing your child’s every move

It’s become a trend now to upload images of ultrasound scans, followed by an image of the little one fresh out of the womb.

Here’s something to consider before you next post a picture of your little one. No one cares about your child as much as you do.

4. Adding the word “Life” to hashtags

Uploading pictures of yourself on a beach, on a boat or somewhere else, accompanied with hashtags ending in “life”. #YaughtLife #BeachLife #AnnoyedLife.

We get it, your existence on this earth is perfect because you’ve nestled yourself into whatever niche or fad that best suits your #QuirkyLife.

5. Uploading too many holiday photos

This is a fairly obvious one. Twenty photos is enough – not a 100.

Why is this annoying? Facebook is a place to pick and choose what you want people to see, not every little thing that goes on during your trip away – nobody is really that interested in you.  Also, holiday photos just advertise the fact that your house is empty.

6. Duck feet

When someones feet are pointing inward in a photo.

This is meant to make the person look cute or slimmer by increasing the size of the thigh gap. Just stand properly please.

7. Over hashtagging

Using hashtags too much.

#When #You #Use #Too #Many #Hashtags #It #Just #Becomes #Noise #And #Looks #Like #Youre #Shouting!

8. The whinger

People complaining about their lives in a status – feeling tired of this.

People complaining about how they’ve only had three hours sleep or another arduous day at the office. These people actually serve a purpose by keeping things real on social media, however it’s still a blatant cry for attention and shows a lack of perspective.

At least you have access to a phone or computer to upload your moans to the world. Some people in the world don’t even have access to running water.

9. Voicing your political opinion

People taking a “higher ground” with their views during referendums or other times of political strife.

Proceed with caution. Know what you’re talking about fully before doing this, or even better still, get a job in politics and make a real difference.

10. Speaking in the third person

Adam Leone is actually guilty of #thisone #ThirdPersonLife #SocialMediaGrumbles #SocialMediaSin #Facebook #Twitter #Instagram