I dislike selfies. I think they show a surface image of a person, and should not be considered an art form.
Selfies are currently the most popular thing to post on social media such as Instagram. Many people say that the purpose of selfies is to communicate feelings that would not be apparent in a text message. Others say they are the electronic way to look someone "in the eye" and say "this is me".
I disagree. I believe that selfies can tell you the basic emotion of a person in that moment, but the main reason for these images is to get attention from total strangers. While some meaning can be found in a selfie, there is no way to see what is going on in someone's life by viewing one.
If all you want is attention, then by all means, take selfies. I will not look down upon anyone who takes a selfie, but I won't be told they have more meaning than a surface picture and an ego boost.
Selfies are currently the most popular thing to post on social media such as Instagram. Many people say that the purpose of selfies is to communicate feelings that would not be apparent in a text message. Others say they are the electronic way to look someone "in the eye" and say "this is me".
I disagree. I believe that selfies can tell you the basic emotion of a person in that moment, but the main reason for these images is to get attention from total strangers. While some meaning can be found in a selfie, there is no way to see what is going on in someone's life by viewing one.
If all you want is attention, then by all means, take selfies. I will not look down upon anyone who takes a selfie, but I won't be told they have more meaning than a surface picture and an ego boost.