To be so over Facebook narcissism

[festigirl14]

I have got a friend on Facebook who has just had a new, expensive kitchen. Cue ‘I’m so pleased with my new expensive kitchen’ and 20 photo pics and the underlying message of ‘look how successful and loaded we are’.
I’m happy for her but it has really made me question this underlying narcissism of facebook- What’s it actually for?
Is it to stay in touch with friends (as originally advertised and the main reason I am on there) or is it to boast about all aspects of life and to almost create a managed version of ourselves - as if we are managing our own PR or something. It feels like it’s got worse in recent years but maybe it’s just bothering me more.
I felt like screaming ‘NOONE CARES’ at my friend (I do actually like her but she’s a bit of a twat on Facebook)

@SapphireBattersea

Exactly!! I honestly dont mind photos of peoples kids. I have posted a few of mine in the past and its nice to see how grown up they look considering I dont see a lot of them often but it winds me up that its always a post about how great they are compared to other kids. I think there was one where she posted about how she knew every animal in a book and that its more than most kids her age can do. Why bother comparing to?! The thing is I am friends with her partner and not her and I like the guy. We are old school friends so will have to ignore it. She just tags him in everything so it pops up. But I think the crux of it is people moan about the people on their facebook but truthfully they love a good old nose!

Annoys me too.
I have a friend who puts a photo
on every day of her daughters lunch. It’s just a ducking lunch!! Cue all her dim mates telling her she is amazing and she should start a business?! 😂

@Zerrin13 see I think that’s quite brave and will be a record of before and after. If it is severe acne they’ve maybe even had counselling or advice on ‘owning it’ and taking photos to show progress of the treatment and likewise their self esteem if they’re now wanting to be in photos instead of hiding away. Could also help others if they’re affected and lacking in confidence (like Love Disfigure and what they do for people with scars and skin conditions).

If it’s just the odd spot though, then yes it’s a bit attention seeking.

I like seeing people’s new kitchens.

I love to see people's new kitchens, diy projects, kids' achievements and so on. I'm pleased if my friends are upgraded to First Class and I'm glad my neighbour is so excited about his new Porsche. I like him more because he's so proud and excited by it. I unfollow people for chain bullshit or appalling spelling, and delete for racism or other offensive material.

If people don't like my posts about DD/cats/music/odd thoughts, they're welcome to unfollow or delete me, just the same as in real life I wouldn't bore the pants off someone with my holiday photos if they didn't want to see.