3. People Do Care About Likes
You know those friends who post artsy photos but don’t get that many likes? And insist on not caring? Well, they’re lying because the second they start receiving more likes than before, their self-esteem goes up a notch even when they’re in denial. According to an interview with Instagram user, Michelle Linker, and The Guardian, the small number of likes can cause you to have anxiety. “I feel anxiety over how many likes I get after I post a picture. If I get two likes, I feel like, what’s wrong with me?” Linker explained about her own personal experiences. Linker is not alone on this one. People can start to question their self-worth and apply the lack of attention they get online to their real life. Same thing goes when they obtain a large amount of likes and followers. They began to think they are popular in reality just like they happen to be on social media. In the end, it’s natural to care about how much attention you get online, regardless if you’re an extrovert or introvert. It only matters how you handle it, though.
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