According to a recent study by Pew Internet and American Life Project, there are clear signs of Facebook fatigue among teenagers. Other studies have found the same trend across the board as people are getting tired of meaningless posts like "I am drinking coffee" or "My McDonald's burger tasted great". It also seems that the mainstream social media has taken away our ability to have interesting conversations.
It's not because we don't have exciting conversations left inside us. The reason for boring and trivial postings is simple. People just don't feel comfortable expressing their true feelings on social media due to possible ramifications. If you say something against your boss or company, you may get reprimanded or worse get fired. If you talk about your political affiliation, you might piss off your colleagues, bosses, or even family members. You certainly can't talk about sex, disputes with your significant others, your thoughts on religion/God, your addiction issues, and many other taboo topics.
Teenagers are usually facing a lot more emotional issues as they go through this volatile phase of life. A lot of them have strong feelings about various topics or need advice but are afraid to. This is where sites like Socialnumber.com allows them a platform to express themselves freely and seek advice on any topic they want. Some of the recent discussions on socialnumber.com include topics of college dating, sexual feelings for others, and even looking for advice to avoid suicidal thoughts. This is very powerful. You can get free advice from people who genuinely care without ever revealing your true identity. It's like getting multiple psychiatrists to help you with complete confidentiality.
Anonymous social media is a revolutionary concept that is starting to get hold and we'll see a massive adoption as people burn out from reading about their friends' eating routines.
- M.K.
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