Facing Facebook

Facebook.

It's awfully interesting. Not the website itself. More like the responses from people who use it.

What is it? Okay, so it's just a social site. But it can bring out so many emotions. This site can make you feel happy, loved, popular and on the downside, it can completely ruin your self-esteem.

Firstly, the 'happiness', the temporary 'high' I'm assuming people get from notifications? Like I said, it's temporary. And just kind of a little superficial. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it. Of course you feel happy when someone comments or likes something, it gives the impression that someone 'cares'. I myself like getting notifications.

All it takes is a click of a button, a few taps on the keyboard and BAM. Instant reaction. Positive or negative depends on the content. It makes things so easy to say. Both a blessing and a curse in my opinion. People don't think much before they speak, people think even less when they say something online. You aren't as conscious about what you say online because it's not face-to-face, the consequences are less visible. It's easier.

Also, if you happen to be one of those (I am) people who tend to compare, then. Well. You're not placed in a very good spot. On Facebook, everyone's life seems so picture perfect. The photos show smiles, popularity posts etc. It really is only on the surface. You only see what they want you to see. You can never truly know what goes on behind the computer screen..

Don't mind me. I'm just ranting again.
I should be called the Ranter from how much I rant.
Erica