Is the Selfie Self-Portrait Photo with Steemit username the most stupid trend ever?
I just want to question this practice of posting your photo with your Steemit Username – does anybody really think this practice solves any problems? Is this meant to say the photo is authentic, because it doesn't actually prove anything, anybody can edit photos in Photoshop, so the whole practice which seems endemic is pointless? What does it prove?
Are people trying to prove their credentials on a platform that is meant to protect your privacy and identity in the first place? Won't this practice lead to users having a false sense of security when interacting on this forum? Am I the only person asking these questions?
Stupid Selfies
Post a good post is not easy but this one I liked, continue doing good post.
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It's not necessary to identify yourself unless if you claim to be a public figure. But in that case there are better ways of verifying that you are not stealing someone's identity.
Most people are not good at photoshop anyway (the examples you include are obvious fabrications).
Believe it or not several spammers and catfish have been discovered because of that fact.
I have never done an introduction post or disclosed my identity...but I don't need to. I don't claim to be the author of any original public content or pretend to be someone I am not.
There is an advantage when you put a face to your online persona. It's easier for others to relate to you and that helps getting followers.
It's really nice to get an authentic reply here for once. Thanks for taking the time to explain this selfie trend and why it might be useful. I agree a face helps people communicate though mine might not get extra followers :P
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Hi, Socialdesign, I'm just here to leave a nice Hello ^^. Unfortunately i don't have much voting power, but i will be back and vote my followers. Need to grow a little ^^. Have a great time @rightuppercorner
Have followed and will do the same in return over time.
As a fellow newbie, I found this article helpful;
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Your post up is impressive. Followed @socialdesign
I appreciate you finding my post, as a newcomer I feel a bit lost in the woods here but still fun, have followed you back and started reading some of your articles @deepweb
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