Good reputation. That's what most of us want to have. But is being popular necessary to achieve that? What do you think?
All of us may think that being popular means being able to do anything, or make others look up to us. In addition, social medias imposes that it makes an individual be more powerful and in control with things around. Being able to be praised by lots of people, gain respect, and be proud. But that's not all there is. Popularity is just an illusion, a mask for a trap of what is truly in there.
Surely, you know famous people online, at showbiz, or even here at readcash. And its amazing seeing how popular they are. How they were able to inspire people. But have you ever wondered if they are truly happy? Are they able to freely express themselves and show their true colors and attitude? Do they not feel suffocated and pressured with all of the attention they have?
Well, I myself have wished to be popular and known by others. I used to envy those people who have a lots of followers, likes, comments, and is totally known by most people. We all have this urge to meet the society's standards and go with the flow just to be acknowledged. Some of us are willing to do ANYTHING just for popularity and fame. Some people even take videos of themselves eating inedible stuffs, jumping off buildings, and other dangerous activities. They do all sorts of things just to gain attention, please people, and be famous. But, is it really okay?
As for me, NO ITS NOT. Popularity and fame isn’t worth the cost of compromising your beliefs and principles. Although efforts to become popular do not always involve going to risky extremes, most people have to pretend and create an illusion of popularity. As we chase popularity, we tend to forget about who we truly are, and what do we stand for.
As one of my peers said,
"Some people will do whatever it takes to get more likes. But what do you want to be known for—talking and dressing inappropriately or showing off the things that you own? Or would you rather be known for your good qualities or your genuine interest in others? Being liked gives you a good feeling, but make sure it’s for reasons you can be proud of.”
Indeed, some people nowadays set one's worth or even their own self-worth depending on how many likes, comment, or followers an individual gains. Such as, If a girl’s selfie doesn’t get enough likes, she concludes that she’s ugly. That’s a wrong assumption, of course, but many people in that situation would react the same way. In a sense, they are cyberbullying themselves.
But one must also remember that to be popular online he/she have to become someone that other people admire, and look up to, and that usually means becoming like them. That can make oneself focus too much on how they’re viewed by others and how they can appeal to them. Wanting to be liked is normal, but focusing on popularity can turn that desire into an obsession.
Think about this, do you place more importance on a follower count than on developing genuine friendships with people who care about you? If so, think again. Take a step back and reflect to yourself even more.
So how can we avoid this online popularity trap?
Be honest of how you present yourself online.
Always make sure that what you post online reflects on what you trully stand for and who you really are.
Maintain a balanced view on your followers and likes.
Be good and contented.
I hope you'll have the best life, seizing its every moment. Keep safe and Thank you for reading (^O^)／
