Why do people need to show off gifts on Facebook?

[1AngelicFruitCake]

I don’t get it. Lovely seeing photos of people with Mums, messages etc. But why brag ‘I’ve been spoilt with my many presents’ then post photos of them? It just screams ‘Look at me!’ which I know Facebook is all about that but come on, it’s so needy!

YABU-people should put photos of their presents
YANBU-there’s no need to post photos of your presents

Because they're happy and excited? Fuck those people sharing their joy!

My children bought me something from a friend's new business. I put a picture on Facebook and tagged her in it in the hope that it helps get her some more customers, not because I wanted to show off.
I'm sure there are multiple reasons why people post pictures of gifts.

'I don't like show offs' is usually code for 'I'm a small minded, jealous person'.

@1AngelicFruitCake

“If I can’t try and take back some control on a thread where someone else assassinated my character, then what’s the point in a discussion?
Lots of positive posts in support of me and against me. No need to name call. I also find it quite sad that you have got so worked up over a thread to be name calling like that.“

Having your character assassinated? Really, the irony of that statement is seriously overwhelming.

@strudsespark

'I don't like show offs' is usually code for 'I'm a small minded, jealous person'.

or someone miffed that they either can't share similar photos

or very disgruntled that they haven't put their own and they are missing out somehow.

I really wish some of the posters were my "friends", posting crap just to wind them up would cheer my every Mondays!

[quote LifesLittleDeciders]@1AngelicFruitCake

“If I can’t try and take back some control on a thread where someone else assassinated my character, then what’s the point in a discussion?
Lots of positive posts in support of me and against me. No need to name call. I also find it quite sad that you have got so worked up over a thread to be name calling like that.“

Having your character assassinated? Really, the irony of that statement is seriously overwhelming.[/quote]
Careful, I find it ironic that you were telling me what a horrible person I am, yet you’re the one name calling and mocking. I think you’ve lost sight of what you were posting about in the first place.

@1AngelicFruitCake hang on a sec it’s getting even more ironic.

Cringe
Annoying
Attention seeking
Sad
‘Look at me’
Desperate

Are just some of the rings you’ve called all ‘gift posters’ on social media.

But YOU want to talk about name calling?

careful

[quote LifesLittleDeciders]@1AngelicFruitCake hang on a sec it’s getting even more ironic.

Cringe
Annoying
Attention seeking
Sad
‘Look at me’
Desperate

Are just some of the rings you’ve called all ‘gift posters’ on social media.

But YOU want to talk about name calling?

careful[/quote]
You’ve been through all my posts? I’ll take that as a compliment that you’ve done that!
I won’t ask you to read them again but it wasn’t ‘all gift posters’, it was posters of big piles of presents.
Don’t worry, I’ve replied so you can reply back with something else.

@1AngelicFruitCake I’ll leave you worn this last reply as you’ve not given me much to go by from that.

But yes, I tend to RTFT?.. I wouldn’t flatter yourself though as you haven’t made yourself look very appealing.

I hope you’ve enjoyed your Mother’s Day and haven’t had to encounter too many of those pesky pile posters.

(MN don’t seem to have a tiny violin)

[quote LifesLittleDeciders]@1AngelicFruitCake I’ll leave you worn this last reply as you’ve not given me much to go by from that.

But yes, I tend to RTFT?.. I wouldn’t flatter yourself though as you haven’t made yourself look very appealing.

I hope you’ve enjoyed your Mother’s Day and haven’t had to encounter too many of those pesky pile posters.

(MN don’t seem to have a tiny violin)[/quote]
I’ve made one comment about an aspect of social media.
You have made comment after comment aimed at me.

The tone of each of your posts is really quite nasty. Hopefully it’s made you feel better and hopefully you have a better day tomorrow.

I’ve got a feeling if I advanced searched you then I’d soon see a reason(s) for your nastiness but I’d rather go back to enjoying the day and leave those reasons with you.
No one content and happy would specifically post trying to trip an individual poster up.

I’ve had a lovely day thank you.
76% of the vote as well 😊

Obviously you will get majority in favour of botching about what people post on social media😂 You are on MN for god's sake😂
I would be pretty confused if it went the other way😂

If they are an expensive present or show off something else of value in the photo, a nice invitation to a burglar.

@SchrodingersImmigrant

Obviously you will get majority in favour of botching about what people post on social media😂 You are on MN for god's sake😂 I would be pretty confused if it went the other way😂

Absolutely. 😂

@peak2021

If they are an expensive present or show off something else of value in the photo, a nice invitation to a burglar.

Only if you include your address and the times you will be out of the house.

@beyondtheshoe I've a SIL like this, perhaps I should set up a fb account .

Oh don't forget, MN is NOT social media apparently 😂

Otherwise haters would find it really hard to bitch their "friends" and their social media use.

@peak2021

If they are an expensive present or show off something else of value in the photo, a nice invitation to a burglar.

You might need better friends....

I enjoy seeing nice, happy things on social media.

I'd take photos of present piles all day long over over constant moaning posts.

@NerrSnerr

Mother's Day is a difficult day for so many people for so many different reasons. Everyone knows this and many people share posts about it being tough. I think the gushing Mother's Day posts can be really insensitive (and pointless when the person isn't even on Facebook). I know many don't agree with me but I think you should do it all in person. Give them a call and tell them or thank them in person. Saves the risk of causing upset for others.

If you're going to get upset by people having mothers you should probably not bother with social media.

My mother used to use facebook as a tool to create animosity between her children. She used to love posting how 1 child in particular had 'outdone' the others in regards to gifts etc every year....I agree that facebook can be used as a cruel weapon...but to be honest OP, I dont think that most people use it in this way. I think it's becoming part of the 'norm' for some people. I personally spend more time thanking my children directly than spending time taking pictures of gifts and uploading them to social media. But I'm a bit old fashioned. Not sure if my facebook friends think I'm a neglectful mother, but I know for damn sure that my beautiful children hear directly from me how grateful I am for their thought and their effort, and I don't instil in them that they need to go online to recieve any form of validation from me . I spent an hour with my mother in law on the phone today telling her how much I am grateful for what she does for us....didnt post anything on social media, but I don't think she needs me to. Happy mothers day everyone x

@Bourbonic

I enjoy seeing nice, happy things on social media.

I'd take photos of present piles all day long over over constant moaning posts.

Me too. I honestly couldn’t give a shit past “oh that’s nice” . I find it sad that anyone would be so bothered about people posting pics of their presents on social media where you can see it. That negativity doesn’t come from anywhere good.

You see, I would find that funny. That’s completely different

But who gets to decide how many presents or what kinds of presents constitute 'funny' or 'nie' rather than 'showing off'? Some people just seem to look for things to get annoyed at or feel offended by on social media tbh. People like sharing their happy moments with their friends. If you don't like seeing your friends' happy moments, maybe get off Facebook. Or if you're being bombarded with pictures of presents by people who aren't actually your friends, maybe unfriend them!

Needs a third option WGAF

@Bourbonic

I enjoy seeing nice, happy things on social media.

I'd take photos of present piles all day long over over constant moaning posts.

Me too, well said. Honestly there's one of these threads every time there a "day" of some type.

"Why do people feel the need to declare their love on social media on Valentine's Day?" was last month.

How about ... just don't go on social media if it's so offensive to you to see what's going on in others' lives, given that this is essentially the purpose of social media in the first place. 🤷‍♀️

It will be Easter eggs next month😁
"Who needs to post pics of all the easter eggs fgs🙄 hello! Mid of pandemic, obesity crisis, nhs❤️. So insensitive. My DH was killed by an Easter egg when it fell of the wardrobe onto him! So insensitive. Shsme on you"