We at Graphic Alliance are big fans of social media but with every tweet, Facebook like, repin, LinkedIn connection and kooky photo we upload on to Instagram, are we getting one step closer to becoming fully-fledged social media addicts?
Well, here is my view of the different social media users and abusers that are amongst us. I’m sure everyone will know at least one or two people who fit these descriptions!
Social Media Virgins – those who have not and will not sign up to social media site – EVER. “There are no social media virgins these days” I hear you cry, but in fact there are still a few among us who have not been sucked into the world of social media. My grandmother is perhaps the prime example. She doesn’t own a computer and is frequently bemused as to why a peculiar cross symbol appears on her television screen during her weekly dose of Strictly. Put simply, social media is not for her.
The ‘Tried it once’ Tribe – those who have signed up and have decided it’s not for them. Fair enough. However for those who choose to refrain from social media as they think its cooler to be teetotal, you do not fit in here (we know secretly you check your Facebook at night!)
Recreational Users - those who like to dabble here and there, but could easily give up all forms of social media interaction for a week and not experience any severe withdrawal symptoms.
The Like-aholics - those who ‘like’ anything and everything. If I had to place myself in one of these categories I suppose it would have to be this one. I am a self-confessed like-aholic – I love to like.
Checked Out Crew - those who are so busy checking in at the train station, a local café, a restaurant, art gallery or club. So busy, in fact, that they have checked out of your conversation!
Hard Hashtag Abusers – if #yolo (you only live once) then why are some choosing to #hashtag and #abbreviate #absolutely #everything? #whatistheworldcomingto!!!
Eat-stagram Enthusiasts - those who love to eat, but will not eat …. Without posting a photo of their meal on Instagram. You know who you are!