On my Facebook
page, I attempt to be as authentic as possible. I try not to say things or post
photos just to be like my peers. My primary concern is to be as true to myself
as possible online, so I believe my page is indeed an accurate representation
of who I am as a person and not just some idealized image of who I would like
to be. I maintain this honesty on my “about me” page, my religious and
political beliefs, and my sexual orientation. This may upset or frustrate
people, but I nonetheless remain congruent with my beliefs. My posts, though
seemingly controversial in nature, all represent issues that I am passionate
about and am actively involved with. My photos display my real life activities
and show who I am as a person and the sorts of things I do with my life. There
is no smoke show. While some people do not appreciate that or approve of it, I
embrace it.
I feel as though
all people should remain transparent, open, and most of all: honest. Too
frequently people just try to “fit in” using social networking. This begins to
diminish the uniqueness found inherently in all people and creates this sense
of forced conformity so that groups will readily accept them into their ranks.
Perhaps if people did not feel the need to conform to social norms in everyday
life, there would be more diversity, discussion, and controversy with civility
on Facebook and other social networking sites.
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