People announcing their good deeds?

Rude. I wasn’t the one who brought her up.

I don’t like it either- my parents raised us on Jesus’ words in that regard and I thought it was the norm to give and help others quietly. But the number of people I see show off publicly about their “good deeds” (and take away the dignity and privacy of the receiver in doing so) is genuinely shocking to me. I’m glad my parents raised me to do good quietly and for the inner reward of helping others rather than for external praise and recognition:

“So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret.” Matthew 6:2-4

Yes but we all know by now that Facebook is a breeding ground for thinly disguised narcissistic activity, everyone looking for attention.

I always post on sm when I give blood. Not for the likes but to normalise it and maybe influence anybody wavering. I was influenced by seeing others do it. I think this applies to other charity / volunteer/ good deed things.

Someone posted a photo of someone else's car crash?

That's really grim

I dont think it really matters. Better people get validation and attention for doing good things than bad things.

It's ok, everyone thinks those people are absolutely tragic dicks. A classic example of the unsaid iceberg of social media.

Hate that. Of course the person got home ok, he paid for their fare. He wants the world to know. I always remember a book we were reading in English and our lovely old English teacher telling us that a real act of charity is when you don’t need to disclose to the world. It’s like that guy needed a round of applause, or modern day equivalent of loads of hearts and posts saying what a hero they are.

Yanbu, I try to not let anyone know when I do something charitable. It’s embarrassing and I privately enjoy it more when no one knows about the deed except myself!

Virtue signalling, vanity and gluttony are in my opinion the most unattractive traits a person can have.

Can Markle play piano?

Well maybe it will inspire others to be helpful so that can only be a good thing?

She’s not the one who does a piano recital every December on national television at a Cathedral.

While I agree virtue seeking, it's not as bad as the tirade of 'look how much I do for my kids' with personalised balloons and themes for a baby. Big ick!

You get it on here too.

Normally phrased as "Was I UR to have given my hat, scarf, gloves and last £10 to a child who was blue with cold and shivering".

Although we don't have to put up here with the videos of "I just happened to be filming a ordinary day out when my dc said in a thoroughly rehearsed voice that they wanted to give their entire year's pocket money to the homeless person outside." I wonder who is ever fooled by those because they're always so clearly planned because no one would have been filming for any other reason.

One of the most unpleasant bullies around here used to give notice of her less pleasant behaviour by sticking lots of things on Fb about "Oh, I try so hard to be a great friend. I always give more than I have to give and am ready to drop anything to help others".
Good thing she told people because people would have never guessed from her behaviour.

Do a good deed go on your merry way..end of.

So yes I think it's boasting/virtue signalling and I would cringe doing it myself, it's nice when the person who was helped does a shout out instead.
BUT I think a nice side effect of this is maybe making more people be kind and do nice things... maybe? I hope so

You're in the same FB group? 😂

They're not that articulate.
If they were in town in a position to help it would probably be due to them taking little Tragedeigh out to buy a Chester Draws.

No, I'm taking the piss out of the people who post inane shite along the lines of "aw hun I would of helped u if I'd bin there"

I call it looking for likes. People needing praise and validation that normal people do without thinking or for reward.

Would have is correct grammar if that's what you are asking

I see this now and again. (Not anonymous )
Hi all, I’m cleaning out little Jackson’s room, he would love to donate his old toys to a child who hasn’t as much as him. My Jackson is so kind and thoughtful isn’t he? Jackson’s 2!

answers, oh hun your son is so kind and thoughtful.
Hi lovely you must be so proud of him. Hes a credit to you.

Bog off!!!!!!!!!

Surely you mean they would of done that if they'd been there