This week’s Workshop chat revolved around the topic of ‘Authenticity On Social Media’. Here are some of my thoughts:

1) On Facebook/Snapchat/Instagram/whatever – image trumps authenticity
These narcissistic platforms are solely used by teens and young adults to construct a grossly fictionalised and ideal version of themselves that they think people will be impressed by. Well guess what, I see through you all.

2) Twitter has integrity
Kind of… well, at least in comparison to other social media sites. Twitter prioritises personal opinions rather than personal aesthetic. And I would rather read some dumb opinion than look at some photo you keep shoving down my throat.

3) Free speech is the best thing about social media
I was shocked that my classmates thought saying whatever the hell you want is the “worst” thing about social media. It is by far the best. Why are people afraid of ideas? If they’re stupid, ignore them. And what is with everyone always complaining that nobody is hearing their precious and important “voice”? This could not be further from the truth; today, everybody has a voice. Everybody. And it is annoying as hell. But this is what social media is all about!

4) Tumblr is a cesspool full of pseudo-hipsters/intellects/artists/activists
Need I say more?