Stalking on social media – Ever heard the word ‘˜stalker’? You risk being labelled the same, if you are always seen visiting others’ profiles on these media platforms.
Honestly people, there is life outside social media websites; in fact, that world is so much better and soothing as compared to sitting in front of a computer and browsing through updates.
Ever heard the word ‘stalker’?
You risk being labelled the same, if you are always seen visiting others’ profiles on these media platforms.
Although social media is one of the best sources to connect with people, it is important that you refrain from certain practices when online.
I remember receiving ‘friend request’ from a fake profile, which I eventually learnt was of one of the individuals’ I had blocked for misdemeanour. It is their way of staying connected with you, while at the same time getting every insight into your everyday life.
Some people constantly log in to their social media account for updates. These are not just any updates, but they visit different profiles for any statuses that have been posted.
Um…I am not sure whether or not these people have ever lifted a telephone handset?
Having long (and baseless) conversation with friends on comment threads is another annoyance, as it can be considered a form of stalking. When someone becomes addicted to the social media, their reputation downsizes to zero and the particular website becomes their ‘hangout’ place.
It was not long ago when someone befriended me just because they had an interest in how I lived my life. We were in the same social circle and I don’t remember being acknowledged by that person ever – not even a hello. Some of my friends label this form of friendship on social media as “fake friending”.
Adding total strangers as ‘friend’ is another form of stalking. This list includes common friends, who you do not know well, or friends of one of your mates.
When the primary source of information is your preferred social media platform, you always find yourself logged into your account. This way you receive updates as soon as someone posts them and more often than not, your input is the first one to appear in their “comment” section.
Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are some of the best alternatives to help you connect with the world. Though these websites do open a lot of doors, they can be addictive and knowing the limits is imperative. Hopefully, the above mentioned signs can help.
