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Post by Scrapbrat on Apr 28, 2016 11:38:35 GMT
I don't do it, but it doesn't really bother me that others do, particularly friends that are younger than I am. I think it's just part of the culture today -- the internet has caused people generally to become more open about sharing their lives (even small details of their lives) with others than was common in the past. For example, I belong to a couple of groups on FB that are fitness-based. MANY people post pictures of their progress with respect to weight loss, muscle definition, showing new workout clothes, how much they sweated that day, etc. I personally would never in a million years post a picture of myself post-workout, dripping with sweat, but it's not uncommon. I think people do what they're comfortable with, and I'm okay with that.
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Post by rickmer on Apr 28, 2016 12:04:04 GMT
but she always takes her picture from a downward angle, and you can see in the picture her arms outstretched to the sky to hold her phone. I'm like, "get a selfie stick, woman!" LOL! She's divorced and on the prowl, so I think she likes the angle for best views, I assume. i know someone like this too... she replaces her profile pic regularly with the same pose, zoomed in selfie from above as it is the most flattering angle i guess. outfit and lipstick colour changes but photo remains pretty much the same. i admit, it reminds me of my teenage DD's friends who post selfies on a regular basis so the guys can say "you look hot" and the girls say "ooh u r pretty".
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 28, 2016 12:11:28 GMT
I hate pics of myself, especially selfies. I have a few Facebook friends who take selfies often--some multiple times a day. I think most of them are seeking attention and compliments.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Apr 28, 2016 12:16:31 GMT
At least once a week. I've worked very hard to look like the best version of myself. I'm proud to look like this. I'm done hiding away. If people don't like it, they can unfriend me. It's my facebook. just like I unfollowed someone who posted a pic of their kid on the potty. I don't need to see that, but it's their FB so whatever. Given the constant bombardment of media messages that make women second-guess themselves, I support this fully.
Good for you, and good for the OP's friend.
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Post by lbp on Apr 28, 2016 12:22:07 GMT
I have never posted a selfie. I have a "friend" who does and if she doesn't think she gets enough compliments she will post how disappointed she was.
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Post by debmast on Apr 28, 2016 12:52:03 GMT
I don't take selfies. I will post a picture of myself with friends, kids or hubby if there is a decent one.
I do have someone I know from HS who repeated posts the SAME selfie of herself every few months (it's several years old) and I'm certain she does it for the compliments.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2016 13:03:08 GMT
Shameful confession, I take selfies with my Instax and scrap them.
I'm so vain I probably think this thread is about me...
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Post by Dalai Mama on Apr 28, 2016 14:09:57 GMT
Shameful confession, I take selfies with my Instax and scrap them. I'm so vain I probably think this thread is about me... Liked this, then unliked it, just so I could like it again.
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Post by gryroagain on Apr 28, 2016 14:56:45 GMT
I tried the bathroom mirror self when I first got a smartphone, but I just looked like an idiot and couldn't get an angle with no phone in the photo. I look like a squinting fool if I hold my arms out and angle the phone towards me. So, no,
Kudos to those hotties who can, but I always look slightly deranged in photographs anyway. I am pretty sure this is what I look like all the time, actually.
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Post by pastlifepea on Apr 28, 2016 15:22:41 GMT
I agree with a previous poster that thinks this is largely but not exclusively a generational thing. Since I am in my tender, youthful mid 40's, I don't really do this. I also think there is a relation between marital status and selfie posting with the singles being more likely to often post selfies. This is not hating, merely observation and I don't really judge anyone who does it. I do have a few married friends around my age that post regular selfies showing their outfits and cuteness but I don't really care because I like them and they're my friends.
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Post by shaniam on Apr 29, 2016 0:27:28 GMT
Very seldom. Usually it is with one of my pets or a new hair cut or something along those lines. I never feel like it is a look at me moment. There are very few pictures of me alone in general- taken by myself or others.
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Post by kate on Apr 29, 2016 1:28:13 GMT
Maybe once or twice a year will I post a photo of myself.
An actual, honest-to-goodness I-held-the-phone-myself selfie?
I think I've done one.
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Post by Nanner on Apr 29, 2016 1:45:32 GMT
Not me!
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Post by pierkiss on Apr 29, 2016 3:59:13 GMT
I guess so? I get bored with my pictures every few weeks.
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Post by stefdesign on Apr 29, 2016 4:04:21 GMT
Occasionally, but rarely selfies with me alone. Usually they are with one of my kids, grandkids, or friends. I rarely like photos of myself. My profile pic is one of my rare selfies.
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Post by sues on Apr 29, 2016 14:50:48 GMT
OMG- this mystifies me. I have/have had FB friends that post multiple selfies a DAY sometimes...slightly different angles/smiles/hair. (I get trying to get a decent picture, you take multiples- but why post them all??) These are not 'Here's me in a cool place, doing a cool thing, with cool friends' selfies- they're just close ups, sitting around their house. Others post a new selfie every day- and seem to be eagerly awaiting the 'love your makeup' 'you're so pretty!' comments. When a grown woman posts that many selfies, I suspect they are either really conceited, or need an insane amount of attention to function. Either way- it's irritating. I can only take so much. Posting a selfie every couple of weeks doesn't seem so excessive to me. The usual selfies I see are funny or interesting. There's more to the picture than the person's face. It's like a little glimpse into their day. I think I can count on two hands how many selfies I have ever taken- and only two were true selfies; just me, not doing anything interesting. One was because I needed a head shot for promotional literature at a convention- and I am not comfortable being photographed. The other one I took because I started to feel like < that selfie was so old, it was starting to be ridiculous- though I look mostly the same. I love the selfies kikinichole takes, where she manages to fit everyone in the car, into the frame. Someone is always making a hilarious face or doing something funny. And she adds funny captions to them- the girl should be writing somewhere, for a living. Her group car selfies inspired me to try it when we were on vacation last year. I hate pictures of myself- but I can deal with those half-face shots- and it's good to have group pictures of any kind. My daughter has also forced me to submit to pictures like that when we're on the way to something fun- a play...whatever. It's really nice to have those pictures. I can look at them on days when it feels like the girl hates my guts
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