I just realized Facebook basically makes it seem everyone is on the same playing field. We're not. We all have different resources, circumstances, means... but if people are only posting chosen bits and pieces of their life-- well, if nothing else, it's not really authentic communication.
It's the WAY we read those added up bits and pieces and then choose what to hide that saddens me.
Yes-- I think about how I have friends all over the map/finances etc-- and how their "norms" are so different.. but why isn't it embarrassing to post pics of a new car or mani/pedi, shopping spree, (not that it should be)-- but somehow it WOULD be embarrassing to post "Grateful for food assistance--it really means a lot to our family, #grateful!"... It does both sides a disservice--- the richer people are ignorant to the fact that they likely know people in this position, and the poorer are afraid to out themselves because they don't see support for it anywhere. Amongst their own friends! Anyway-- I just saw a disjointed thread this weekend and it suddenly made me realize how in some ways social media frther insulates certain groups.
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